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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Farmers pause protest before next round of talks; Centre says solution soon
The ongoing farmers’ protest march demanding legalising the minimum support price (MSP) regime paused for a few days. The farmer unions would hold another round of negotiations with the representatives of the Centre on Sunday.Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur told reporters on Friday that talks with the agitating farmers were on and a solution […]
Oilmeal exports up 1% in January
An increase in the export of soyabean meal helped India register 1 per cent growth in total oilmeal exports during January. Data compiled by the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) showed that India exported 4.77 lakh tonnes (lt) of oilmeals in January 2024, against 4.72 lt in January 2023. However, overall export of oilmeals […]
Average Wholesale Prices of Guar Fall Sharply in February With a Slump in Prices in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Haryana
The wholesale mandi price of guar fell in the benchmark markets across India, due to high supply and subdued demand for the crop, according to experts. The average wholesale prices of guar plummeted month-on-month to Rs 2,536.17 per quintal in February from Rs 5,074.64 in January, according to the Agmarknet portal, run by the Union Ministry of […]
What the Punjab farmer wants is not what the Punjab farmer needs
Farmers are headed to Delhi again after a gap of two years with the demand for a guaranteed and higher minimum support price (MSP), in addition to other demands such as loan waivers, Rs 10,000 monthly pension for all farmers above 60 years, and India’s exit from WTO and free-trade agreements. MSP has become the […]
Elements that impact agricultural yields
A thorough grasp of the dynamics involved in food production is essential for improving food security. Research has proven that increasing food yields dramatically reduces poverty. Several factors influence yield, which is the amount of harvested crop product in a given area. A variety of factors impact agricultural output quality and quantity, and if not […]
Jeera, Sugar Prices Plummet Sharply on a Month-On-Month Basis in February; Increased Year-On-Year
The mandi prices of the aromatic kitchen ingredient jeera (cumin) saw a sharp month-on-month drop in wholesale prices by an average of Rs 1,091.5 per quintal across the key markets of India, according to the Agmarknet portal by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday (February 5). Similarly, wholesale sugar prices also declined by […]
How to Avoid Fertiliser Burn In the Summer?
It’s crucial for your company to keep beautiful, lush lawns, especially in the warm summer months when everyone wants to relax on their lawns. Regrettably, the summer heat can also stress turf and raise the risk of fertilizer-related lawn damage. Knowing the differences between nitrogen sources before selecting a fertiliser for summer lawn will help […]