The complex network of stakeholders in the agri-food supply chain, which serves a variety of agri-ecosystem segments, has complicated the chain in the past and continues to do so. Those active in sourcing and purchasing agri-commodities serve as a crucial link between agricultural communities and food processing companies around the world. They make sure that […]
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Centre procures paddy, wheat worth over Rs 2.5 lakh crore in 2021-22 against Rs 98k crore in 2013-14
Synopsis “The central procurement of wheat and paddy has increased substantially between the 2013-14 and 2021-22 marketing seasons. The procurement has become broad-based and we are purchasing grains from more states now. MSP has increased significantly,” said Subodh Singh, additional secretary in the food ministry. Procurement of wheat and paddy in quantity and value terms […]
Sugar industry investing in improving cane yields
The sugar industry is ramping up investments to improve cane varieties in the country and it believes sugarcane yields can go up substantially based on available products and data collected by the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA). According to ISMA, it is working closely with cane research institutes to develop cane varieties that can yield […]
Pre-Budget meet: Farmers’ bodies ask government to lift export ban on wheat, other agricultural items
Synopsis Imposition of higher taxes on processed foods was another suggestion made by farmers’ bodies during the virtual meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In a pre-budget consultation with the finance ministry, farmers’ organisations on Tuesday asked the government to lift ban on exports of agri items like wheat and restrict import of products that […]