Marathwada Vidarbha Turmeric Trade Association has written a letter to the Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Choudhary, demanding a ban on trading in turmeric futures market on the NCDEX and BSE. The association alleged that some traders and corporates are making a profit. The prices are being decided according to the convenience in the […]
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Vast stretch of land identified in North East and West Bengal for rubber cultivation
Central Government felt the need to increase natural rubber production in the country by expanding rubber cultivation to non-traditional areas, including North East and traditional regions, said Dr Sawar Dhanania, Chairman, Rubber Board. The board has identified a vast stretch of land in North East and West Bengal for rubber cultivation. “As per prevailing trends, […]
Mustard, maize and moong cultivation must be promoted to boost farmers’ income
The cultivation of maize, mustard and moong should be promoted to boost farmers’ income and attain self-sufficiency in edible oils, a senior official from the union agriculture ministry said on Saturday. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Deputy Director General (Agriculture Extension) and Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India A K Singh also pitched for the […]
Tomato prices surge as rains damage crop
Synopsis “Tomato supply to Azadpur mandi has dwindled as rains have damaged the crop. At the wholesale level, prices have appreciated from ₹20 per kg to ₹28 per kg. Prices will remain firm for some time now, till the new crop comes,” said Ashok Kaushik, president, Tomato Traders Association, Asia’s largest Mandi in Azadpur said […]