All posts tagged "paddy"
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104Maize News in EnglishSetback for crop diversification in Punjab: In 50 years, area under maize down 82%, paddy continues to gain acreage
In Punjab, maize cultivation has plummeted 82% from 577,000 hectares in 1975-76 to 103,624 hectares by July 17, 2024. Over 19 years,...
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90Rice News in EnglishBasmati cultivation: Punjab halfway through, has 15 days to meet target
Punjab has achieved 50% of its basmati cultivation target for the year, with 5.16 lakh hectares planted out of a planned 10...
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129Sugar News in EnglishRain Watch for July 4-10: Monsoon bridges gap, kharif sowing begins
India's monsoon rainfall has improved, with cumulative rainfall from June 1 to July 7 at 2% above the long period average, according...
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119Rice News in EnglishGovt may reduce floor price for basmati rice exports
The Indian government is considering reducing the minimum export price (MEP) of basmati rice, currently set at $950/tonne, due to global price...
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122Maize News in EnglishPunjab’s maize subsidy plan to wean farmers off paddy
Punjab aims to diversify farming with subsidies on hybrid kharif maize seeds, offering Rs 100/kg for up to 5 acres or 40...
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137Maize News in EnglishHimachal sets target of producing about 970,000 metric tons of kharif crops
The Himachal Pradesh agriculture department has set ambitious targets for the Kharif season, aiming to produce 970,000 metric tonnes of crops. They...
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125Maize News in EnglishCabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif crops; maize MSP up by Rs 135 per quintal
The Union Cabinet announced MSP for 14 Kharif crops, including paddy, ragi, bajra, and maize, with a financial implication of Rs 2...
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148Maize News in EnglishFG plans importation of rice paddy and maize seeds to reduce inflation
In a bid to tackle Nigeria's soaring food inflation, the federal government is contemplating an Executive Order to allow the importation of...
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136Maize News in EnglishFarmers begin operations for Vanakalam in erstwhile Adilabad
Farmers in Adilabad, Telangana, gear up for the Vanakalam agriculture season as the southwest monsoon arrives. With an estimated 20 lakh acres...
