Mango farmers often find themselves battling against the relentless mango hopper, a troublesome pest capable of wreaking havoc on these precious fruits. With its ability to inflict up to a 50 percent loss in yield during severe infestations, the mango hopper poses a formidable challenge. Timely identification and effective management strategies are crucial to mitigate […]
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Three new coop societies will help solve many agri problems, raise farmers’ income: Amit Shah
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the three new cooperative societies — NCOL, NCEL and BBSSL — will help solve many problems of Indian agriculture and enhance farmers’ income by promoting exports of farm products, including organic foods. He was speaking after inaugurating the new office building of three national level multi-state cooperative societies […]
Wheat stock with Food Corporation of India falls below 100 lakh tones for the first time since 2018
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has reported a decline in wheat stocks, falling below 100 lakh tones for the first time since 2018, standing at 97 lakh tones this month. This decrease is attributed to low procurement over the past two years and a significant sale of the cereal in the open market to […]
Plant These 5 Veggies in March-April for a Bumper Crop!
As we welcome March, it’s time for farmers to roll up their sleeves and get ready for planting season. But it can be tough to know exactly what to plant, right? That’s why it’s important to consider planting the top 5 veggies this March-April. Let’s discuss in detail: 1. Coriander Crop: Spice Up Your Fields […]
Role of Resistant Chilli Varieties in Mitigating Phytophthora Root Rot and Chilli Leaf Curl Virus
India is the global leader in the production, consumption, and export of dry chilli, a vital component of its spice industry. Chilli is one of the most important spices integral to Indian cuisine. With approximately 400 different types of chillies cultivated across the country, the economic significance of chillies was evident, contributing over 130 billion […]
Coconut Wholesale Prices Rise in Several Indian Mandis
The month-on-month average of wholesale prices of coconut increased in March, according to the data from the Agmarknet portal, run by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The agri-commodity saw an increase of 1.6% to Rs 1,080 per quintal in Goa as of March 6, 2024, from Rs 1,063 in February. In Tamil Nadu, the […]
India to replace 2.5 million tonnes of conventional urea with Nano urea in FY24, minister says
India will replace the consumption of 2.5 million tonnes (mt) of conventional urea with nano urea in FY24, union chemicals and fertilisers minister Mansukh Mandaviya said at a press conference on Friday. This is in line with India’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency in urea production by 2025. India’s urea consumption in the 10 months to […]
The Role of Plant Sprayers in Plant Protection
Farmers now have access to a wealth of cutting-edge tools and resources thanks to ongoing technological breakthroughs in the agricultural industry, which help them fulfill their mission of feeding the world’s population. Regarding plant protection, many farmers have started employing sprayers to irrigate their crops and apply chemicals. Here, we’ve covered a few typical advantages […]
Mandi Updates: Wholesale Wheat Prices Drop on New Arrivals
The wholesale prices of wheat fell across the benchmark markets in India, according to the data from the Agmarknet portal run by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The prices fell on new arrivals in the market. In Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the two largest wheat-producing states, the month-on-month wholesale prices dropped in February. […]
India eyes reduced export costs with trial sea shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to US and EU.
In a pioneering move, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in partnership with the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), is gearing up for trial sea shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to the US and the European Union. This initiative, aimed at slashing the transportation expenses involved in exporting fresh fruits, […]