Govt’s ‘Bharat’ Rice Now at ₹29/kg in Retail Market
Rice is one of the most consumed staple foods in India, especially in the eastern and southern regions. However, the prices of rice have been rising steadily in the last one year due to various factors such as lower production, higher demand, export restrictions and stock limits. According to the official data, the retail price […]
Govt Achieves 600 Lakh Tonnes Kharif Paddy Procurement
The government has achieved a milestone in the procurement of paddy grown in the kharif summer-sown season, surpassing the target of 600 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2023-24. This has benefitted 75 lakh farmers across the country, who have received more than Rs.1,30,000 crores as minimum support price (MSP) for […]
Best Agrolife Leads with ‘Warden Extra’ in India
Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL) is the first Indian agrochemical company to indigenously manufacture ‘Warden Extra’, a revolutionary product that combines fungicide and insecticide properties. Warden Extra is expected to boost crop production by protecting plants from diseases and pests. Warden Extra is a result of BAL’s innovative research and development efforts, which have received the […]
Rs 15 Cr Agri Start-up Funding from IIM Kashipur Initiative
IIM Kashipur’s Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (FIED) and E-Cell recently organised the 7th edition of Uttishtha, the biggest agri start-up expo in India. The two-day event showcased a number of forward-thinking startups run by bright young people from all around the nation, who presented their products and services that support the agricultural industry […]
Lentil Gets Highest MSP at Rs 425 per Quintal: Cabinet Decision
Lentil, also known as masur, is one of the most important pulse crops in India. It is rich in protein, iron, and dietary fibre, and contributes to food security and nutrition. India is the second-largest producer of lentil in the world, after Canada, and accounts for about 25% of the global production. The Indian government […]
NITI, Agri Ministry, FAO Launch Climate Resilient Agrifood Forum
NITI Aayog, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and FAO launch Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in IndiaThe forum aims to develop an investment and partnership strategy to advance climate resilient agrifood systems among the government, private sectors, and farmers’ organisations, and financial institutions in India. India is one of the most […]
National Farmers Society, IndiaAI, Wadhwani MoU for AI in Agriculture
The agricultural sector in India is undergoing a major transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is a branch of computer science that enables machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making. AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of agriculture, such as crop monitoring, […]
Bharat Rice: Govt’s New Entrant in the Retail Market
The government is planning to launch a new initiative to sell rice at a discounted rate of Rs 25 per kg under the Bharat brand, as part of its efforts to tackle the rising food inflation and provide relief to the consumers ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Why Bharat Rice? According to the […]
Nova Agritech Raises Rs 43 Crore from Anchor Investors
Nova Agritech Ltd, a manufacturer of agri-input products such as bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, micronutrients and plant growth promoters, has raised Rs 43.14 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) that opens on January 22, 2024. Anchor Investors The company informed the bourses that it allocated 1,05,22,220 equity shares at Rs 41 per […]
Wheat Cultivation Area Exceeds 340 Lakh Hectares, Pulses Struggle in Rabi Season: Government Data
Wheat sowing completed with higher coverage The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the progress of area coverage under rabi crops as on 19th January 2024. According to the data, wheat, the main rabi crop, has been sown in 340.08 lakh hectares, which is higher than the 337.50 lakh hectares in the same […]