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Unveiling India's Top Rabi Crops and their significance
02-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the monsoon subsides and winter descends upon India, a new wave of agricultural activity begins. Rabi crops, sown in the cooler months and harvested in the spring, contribute significantly to the nation's food security and farmer income.
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Meghalaya extends 100% premium support to farmers under PMFBY
09-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Government of Meghalaya has extended 100 percent┬аpremium support to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for both Kharif and Rabi seasons during 2023-24.
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Online agrochemicals firm, AgFarm launches its products in Chhattisgarh
02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Dubai-based agrochemical company, AgFarm has introduced its entire product range in Chhattisgarh. The launch coincides with the Rabi crop sowing season in India, typically starting in the winter season.
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IndiaтАЩs Rabi acre coverage increased by 2.4 MN hectares
27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed that Rabi area coverage has increased by 2.41 million hectares (24.13 lakh ha) over last year.
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Singatalur Lift Irrigation Drip Scheme enables maize farmers to get higher yields with reduced input costs
In India, maize is predominantly a Kharif crop, with almost 85 percent under cultivation, whereas rabi maize corresponds to 15% of the area. Despite having the largest area under maize cultivation, the yield per hectare is still lower than the world average.
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21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
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Goverment doubling farmerтАЩs income
21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Government consulted an Inter-ministerial Committee in April, 2016 to examine issues relating to тАЬDoubling farmers IncomeтАЭ and recommend strategies to achieve the same.
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Himachal Pradesh process 1.3 cr appliction under PMFBY during 2020-21
21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
As reported by the implementing insurance company in the State of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. over 1.3 crore application has been processed under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY During 2020-21, the insurance company also paid claims worth INR 15.72 crore for wheat crop in the State for Rabi.
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Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation
19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully entered its 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022 season, completing 6 years of its implementation since its launch announcement on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
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19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
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15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
: рдХреГрд╖рд┐ рд╡рд╛рдирд┐рдХреА рдкрд░ рдЙрдк-рдорд┐рд╢рди (рд╣рд░рдореЗрдз рдкрд░ рдкреЗрдбрд╝) рдпреЛрдЬрдирд╛ 2016-17 рдореЗрдВ рд╢реБрд░реВ рдХреА рдЧрдИ рдереА рддрд╛рдХрд┐ рдХрд┐рд╕рд╛рдиреЛрдВ рдХреЛ рдЕрддрд┐рд░рд┐рдХреНрдд рдЖрдп рдкреНрд░рд╛рдкреНрдд рдХрд░рдиреЗ рдФрд░ рдЙрдирдХреА рдХреГрд╖рд┐ рдкреНрд░рдгрд╛рд▓рд┐рдпреЛрдВ рдХреЛ рдЕрдзрд┐рдХ рдЬрд▓рд╡рд╛рдпреБ рдмрдирд╛рдиреЗ рдореЗрдВ рдорджрдж рдХрд░рдиреЗ рдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рдлрд╕рд▓реЛрдВ/рдлрд╕рд▓ рдкреНрд░рдгрд╛рд▓реА рдХреЗ рд╕рд╛рде рдХреГрд╖рд┐ рднреВрдорд┐ рдкрд░ рд╡реГрдХреНрд╖рд╛рд░реЛрдкрдг рдХреЛ рдкреНрд░реЛрддреНрд╕рд╛рд╣рд┐рдд рдХрд┐рдпрд╛ рдЬрд╛ рд╕рдХреЗред
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Har Medh Par Ped promoting tree plantation on farmlands
15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (Har Medh Par Ped) Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive.
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Govt efforts increase Zaid crops area from 29.71 lakh hectares to 80.46 lakh hectares, says Tomar
03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Addressing the National conference on Agriculture for Summer Campaign 2021-22 today through video-conferencing, Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Kumar Tomar said that summer crops not only provide extra income but also create employment opportunities in between Rabi and Kharif for the farmers thereby increasing crop intensity.
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India paid INR 2.37 lakh crore MSP to over 1.63 crore farmers during 2021-22
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
While presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament today, the Indian Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman said тАЬthe procurement of wheat in Rabi 2021-22 and the estimated procurement of paddy in Kharif 2021-22 will cover 1208 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and paddy from 163 lakh farmers, and INR 2.37 lakh crore direct payment of MSP value to their accountsтАЭ.
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Govt promotes plantation of trees scheme for land holding farmers
12-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
To tap the potential of agroforestry, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing the Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme since 2016-17.
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Over 42.5 MT wheat procured from 4.75 million farmers during current Rabi Marketing Season
14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Procurement of wheat in ongoing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States and till now (upto 13.06.2021) a quantity of over 42.57 million tonnes (MT) of wheat has been procured (which is all time high, as it has exceeded previous high 389.92 LMT of RMS 2020-21).
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Govt procures over 80.52 MT of paddy benefiting 11.94 million farmers
05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution has procured over 80.52 million tonnes of paddy (includes Kharif crop 70.69 million tonnes and Rabi crop 9.82 million tonnes) up to 4 June 2021 during the ongoing season Kharif 2020-21.
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Govt procures 40 MT of wheat from 4.23 million farmers during ongoing rabi marketing season 2021-22
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
As on 27 May 2021, during the rabi marketing season (RMS) 2021-22, over 40 million tonnes of wheat has been procured from over 4.23 million farmers across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at minimum support price (MSP), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement.
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Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers
12-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bayer Crop Science, a leading player in Indian agriculture has launched DKC 9188, a high-yielding hybrid corn seed for progressive corn farmers in Bihar. With DKC 9188, farmers can look forward to higher yields of superior quality corn in the upcoming Rabi season.
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National Conference for Rabi targets 301 million tonnes of food grains production for 2020-2021
22-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The National conference for Rabi Campaign 2020 has set a target of 301 million tonnes of food grains production for 2020-21.
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Cabinet approves Rabi crops MSP for marketing season 2021-22
21-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22. This increase in MSP is in line with the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.
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'A positive year ahead for tractor sales and rural development', opines Hemant Sikka
28-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
This is the peak season for the tractor segment, with demand being robust due to various factors related to a strong Rabi output, government spending in rural India, including higher procurement and good price realisations.
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EID Parry post 29% increase in EBIDTA for 2019-20 fiscal year
12-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's one of the leading manufacturers of sugar, EID Parry (India) Limited has reported an increase in earnings before depreciation, interest, taxes and exceptional items (EBITDA) by 29% at INR 2016 crore, as compared to INR 1558 crore posted during the 2018-19 financial year.
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Food Corporation of India purchase 233.51 lakh MT of wheat during Rabi season 2020-21
10-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
During the Rabi marketing season 2020-21, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured a total of 233.51 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, of the 241.36 lakh metric tonnes of wheat arrived.
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Govt procure pulses, oilseeds worth INR 2682 Cr during Rabi season 2020-21
07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
India agriculture ministry has announced that it has procured pulses and oilseeds under Rabi 2020-21 season worth INR 2,682 crores benefiting 3,25,565 farmers.
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Govt starts Rabi season procurement of pulses, oilseeds in 20 states
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
As of 22 April 2020, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry has announced that its agencies have started procuring pulses and oilseeds from 20 states
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India issues advisory for farmers on Rabi crops in wake of COVID-19 spread
01-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has issued following Advisory for harvesting and threshing of Rabi crops and post-harvest, storage and Marketing of farm produce in the wake of COVID-19 threat
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India's Rabi crops sowing area increases by 3.59 million hectare
01-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as, on 27 December 2019 stands at 57.18 million hectares, as compared to 53.63 million hectares for the corresponding period last year.
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Egyptian Government pledges subsidies to help agricultural export to the MEA region
08-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Egyptian exports to the UAE increased from USD1.126bn in the first half of 2016, to USD1.204bn during the same period in 2017 according to Egypt Todayregistering a 7 per cent increase in growth.
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Gram Sabhas to inform farmers about the enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna
01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Gram Sabhas across the country have been asked to inform the farmers about the enrolment and benefits of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojan (PMFBY) at the beginning of the Rabi Season.
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Indian Rabi crops sowing posted at 44.22 MN hectares
11-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
The total area sown under Rabi crops as on 8 December, 2017 stands at 44.22 million (MN) hectares as compared to 44.84 million hectare this time in 2016.
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Indian fish production crosses 11 MN tonnes during 2016-17
08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that India is second largest fish producer in the world. Overall fish production has increased from 0.75 million tonne of 1950-51 to 11.41 million tonne in 2016-17.
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#Bayer signs agreement to sell selected #crop science businesses to #BASF
17-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
In light of the planned acquisition of Monsanto, Bayer has signed an agreement to sell selected crop science businesses to BASF for EUR 5.9 billion. The assets to be sold generated net sales of approximately EUR 1.3 billion in 2016.
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India's soymeal exports up by 86% during August 2017
08-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
India's export of Soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304 and 1208) during August 2017 was recorded at 50,000 tonnes as compared to 27,000 tonnes in August 2016
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India's horticulture production during 2016-17 estimated to be around 300 million tonnes
31-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops for 2016-17.
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India's total food grains output estimated at 275.68 million tonnes
17-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.
The 4th Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 16 August, 2017.
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Mahindra Tractors sells 31,522 units during June 2017
01-Jul-2017 - 0 Comments.
Domestic sales in June 2017 were at 31,522 units, as against 28,797 units during June 2016. Total tractor sales (domestic + exports) during June 2017 were at 32,933 units, as against 30,191 units for the same period last year.
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Enhancing Milk Productivity & Quality in India
27-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Milk is a lacteal secretion obtained by complete milking of one or more healthy milch animals. For a healthy diet, milk is important as it provides all the beneficial health nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, enzymes and vitamins required for the human body.India observed 16th World Milk Day on June 1, 2016, third National Milk Day on November 26, 2016 and a decade of the integrated food law [Food Safety and Standards Act 2006].
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India milk production up by 4.38% during 2016-17
21-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The total milk production has increased from 52.21 Million Tonnes during 2015-16 (Rainy) to 54.50 Million Tonnes during 2016-17 (Rainy) registering a growth 4.38%.
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India releases final estimate of 2015-16, first advance estimates for 2016-17 horticulture crops
21-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates: 2015-16 and First Advance Estimates of 2016-17, of area and production of horticulture crops.
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India's meat production touches 2.43 MT during 2016-17
20-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The total meat production has increased from 2.24 Million Tonnes during 2015-16 (Rainy) to 2.43 Million Tonnes during 2016-17 (Rainy) registering a growth 8.74%.
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Egg output up by 6.42% during 2016-17
20-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
India's total egg production has increased from 27.33 Billion during 2015-16 (Rainy) to 29.09 Billion during 2016-17 (Rainy) registering a growth 6.42%.
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India's total food grains production is estimated at record 271.98 MT
16-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The 2nd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 15thFebruary, 2017.
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India's wheat, pulses registers record sowing in rabi season
05-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on February 3, 2017 stands at 64.51 million hectares, as compared to 61.04 million hectares this time in 2016.
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Cabinet approves interest waiver of two months for farmers on crop loans from Cooperative Banks
27-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for interest waiver for the two months of November and December, 2016 for farmers accessing short term crop loans from Cooperative Banks.
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Netherlands agriculture, food exports in 2016 touches тВм94 BN
24-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Dutch agriculture & food sector has further strengthened its leading position in the world market. In 2016, agriculture & Food exports totaled almost 94 billion euros
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India's cotton crop estimated 34 MN bales during 2016-17
23-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its December estimate of the cotton crop for the 2016-17 season beginning as on October 1, 2016.
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India's Rabi crops sowing touches 62.8 MN hectares
20-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
India has recorded an increase in rabi crops sowing as on January 20, 2017 to 62.83 million tonnes, as compared to 59.23 million tonnes sowed till the same period last year.
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India's rabi crops sowing crosess 61.6 MN hectares
13-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on January 13, 2017 stands at 61.62 million hectares, as compared to 58.19 million hectare this time in 2016.
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India's soybean exports records 735% growth during Dec 2016
09-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
India has recorded a whopping increase in soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304) to 241,256 tonnes or 735.6 per cent during December 2016, as compare to 28,870 tonnes exported during the same month last year.
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India rabi crops sowing crosses 60.2 MN hectares
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on January 7, 2017 stands at 60.27 million hectares as compared to 56.58 million hectare this time in 2016.
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India's rabi crops sowing touches 55.4 MN hectares
India's rabi crops sowing as on December 23, 2016 has increased to 55.49 million hectares, as compared to 52.34 million hectares sowed as on the same date last year.
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Government ask Amul to open bank accounts of every milk producers by Jan 2017
27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to bring all dairy farmers in the banking channel, central government has asked the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) owner of country's largest dairy co-operative, AMUL to open bank accounts of all Milk producers/farmers by December 30, 2016.
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IndiaтАЩ rabi crops sowing up by 2.3 MN hectares
India has recorded an increase in rabi crops sowing as on December 16, 2016 at 51.92 million hectares, up by 2.3 million hectares.
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India's soymeal exports in Nov 16 records 104% growth
08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
India soymeal exports and oits other valuve added products (HS CODE 2304) has recorded an impressive growth of 104 per cent to 61,003 tonnes during November 2016.
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Govt fixes minimum support price of toria crops for 2016-17 rabi season
Indian government has fixed a minimum support price of $52.60 (Rs 3560) per quintal for torai crops for 2016-17 season to be marketed in 2017-18.
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Over 36 MN farmers covered under PM crop insurance scheme
08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
With the launch in kharif 2016 season, India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has made good progress, as it has covered over 26.50 per cent or 36.66 million farmers.
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India's Rabi crops sowing touches 41.5 MN hectares
02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
According to the preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on December 2, 2016 stands at 41.55 million hectares, as compared to 38.28 million hectare this time in 2015
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India's rabi crops sowing crosess 32.7 MN hectares
26-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on November 25, 2016 stands at 32.76 hectares, as compared to 31.31 hectares this time in 2015
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India allots $17 MN for farm mechanization during 2016-17
26-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to shift farmers towards mechanized farming, India has allotted $17 million (Rs 181 crore) for promoting farm mechanization during 2016-17.
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Phytogenic feed additives in the spotlight at EuroTier 2016
25-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Plant-based feed additives have been proven safe and effective to enhance animal production while meeting consumer demands.
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India allocates $808 million for crop insurance scheme
19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
India has made a budgetary allocations on $808 million (Rs 5501.15 crore) for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during 2016-17
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Indian agri ministry increase MSP of pulses by $5 to $8 for 2016-17
19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to push sowing of pulses, Indian agriculture ministry has decided to increase minimum support prices (MSP) of pulses in the range of $5.5 to $8.08 per quintal during 2016-17
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India's Rabi crops sowing stagnant at 24 Mn hectares
18-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on November 18, 2016 stands at India's rabi crop sowing was recorded at 24.17 million hectares
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GRAM 2016: Plasticulture to play major role in doubling farmers income
15-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Rajasthan agriculture sector has immense opportunities for Plasticulture in terms of efficient usage of water, Ms. Neelkamal Darbari, principal secretary, Agriculture, government of Rajasthan, Ms Neelkamal Darbari said at the recently concluded Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet 2016
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Biopesticides to increase with emphasis on organic foods
11-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Gobal Biopesticide Market is projected to reach $6.77 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 16.6 per cent from 2016 to 2021.
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India's Rabi crops sowing crosess 8.1 MN ha
04-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
India's total area sown under Rabi crops as on November 4, 2016 touched 8.15 million hectares, as compared to 8.89 million hectare recorded in 2015.
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Indian sugar crushing slow, says sugar body
04-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian sugar crushing operations for the current 2016-17 sugar season (SS) have been started and as on October 31, 2016, sugar mills have produced 104,000 tonnes of sugar, as against 187,000 tonnes produced last year up to the corresponding period.
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Indian food ministry procures 34,546 tonnes of pulses
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has said government agencies have procured 34546.69 tonnes of pulses during the ongoing 2016-17 Kharif Marketing Season (KMS).
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Indian sugar acreage to drop by 5% during 2016-17
24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian sugar production will drop by 5 per cent during the 2016-17 sugar season, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in the first advance estimate released recently.
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Milk Mantra bags Frost & Sullivan's New Product Launch of the Year Award
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Milk Mantra, IndiaтАЩs pioneering agri-food company, has clinched the 2016 Frost & Sullivan India Health & Wellness тАУ New Product Launch (Fortified Beverages) of the Year Award for MooShake, the worldтАЩs first flavoured curcumin (turmeric) milkshakes.
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Escorts Agri Machinery's sales up 37% in September
06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
India's one of the largest farm equipment manufacturers, Escorts Agri Machinery's has recorded a whopping 37.4 per cent increase in sales during September 2016.
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India's Crop Wise Production Targets for 2016-17
04-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
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India's detail demand for grant of Ministry of Agriculture 2016-17
02-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
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India release 1st Advance Estimates kharif crops output for 2016-17
30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
India's kharif crop production is estimated to be around 135.03 million tonnes during 2016-17, which is a record, during the same period last year crop output was 124.01 million tonnes.
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India targets marine exports worth $5.6 bn in 2016-17
19-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
Marine product exports from India are projected to increase nearly 20% to USD 5.6 billion in 2016-17, particularly with strides in aquaculture diversification, quality control, value addition and improved production infrastructureтАФ all of which will be demonstrated at the upcoming biennial India International Seafood Show (IISS) here next week.
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India declares itself free from bird flu
14-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
India's Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare has declared India free from Avian Influenza (H5N1) from September 5, 2016.
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SOPA release soybean crop health survey 2016
30-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA),a national level body representing soybean processors, farmers, exporters, and brokers has released its soybean crop health survey.
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Cotton crop output estimated to be 33.6 million bales
29-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its first estimates that cotton crop production in the country will be around 33.6 million bales of 170 kg each during 2016-17 season.
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Indian Kharif crop sowing touches 101 MN hectares
26-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian kharif sowing have touch recorded a growth at 101.9 million hectares as on August 26, 2016, the Indian agriculture ministry said in a statement.
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Tata Chemicals sells urea venture to Yara India for $400 MN
11-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Tata Chemicals has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on August 10, 2016 that it has decided to sell its urea business to Yara India for $400 million (Rs 2670 crore).
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AGROMET advisories to the farmers touches 19 MN
05-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for state for ministry of science & technology and earth sciences, Y S Chowdary has informed the upper house of parliament that the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) AGROMET service of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has crossed 19.1 million as on July 2016.
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IndiaтАЩs soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016
04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.
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Maharashtra launches livestock insurance scheme fortnight
04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With launching livestock insurance scheme, Maharashtra has implemented National Livestock Scheme from August 1-15, 2016.
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IndiaтАЩs soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016
04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.
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Radha Mohan Singh inaugurates conference on innovations in agricultural mechanization
07-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote mechanization in the country, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated two-day Conference on тАЬInnovations in Agricultural Mechanization тАУ Development of linkage among R&D Institutes тАУ Industry тАУ FarmersтАЭ at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 7, 2016.
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Radha Mohan Singh inaugurates conference on innovations in agricultural mechanization
07-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
New Delhi: In order to promote mechanization in the country, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated two-day Conference on тАЬInnovations in Agricultural Mechanization тАУ Development of linkage among R&D Institutes тАУ Industry тАУ FarmersтАЭ at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 7, 2016.
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CCEA Approves MSP for Rabi crops of 2019-20 to be made in Rabi marketing season 2020-21
22-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi Crops of 2019-20 to be marketed in Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21.