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Varaha sells over 60,000 tonnes of carbon credits to Klimate

04-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

Varaha, a leading developer of carbon removal projects in Asia, has sold over 60,000 tonnes of carbon credits to Denmark-based Klimate across five contracts.
Rallis India commissions new automated 8000 metric tonnes WSF plant in Maharashtra

09-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry, announces the establishment of a new automatic 8000 metric tons Water-Soluble Fertiliser (WSF) plant in Akola, Maharashtra.
Untapping Opportunities in India's Booming Dairy Sector

15-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

As of 2024, India's dairy sector churns out a staggering 190 million tonnes (MT) of milk annually, solidifying its position as the world's largest milk producer.
India Reaches Record Foodgrain Production, Bolsters Climate Resilience with Tech and Strategy

01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's agricultural sector is thriving, achieving record foodgrain production of 329.69 million tonnes in 2022-23.
KFL sights success in indigenous maize crop; first load reaches PSU’s plant

26-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a major breakthrough in agricultural practices, Kerala Feeds Limited (KFL) found success in its efforts to grow maize within Kerala as a major ingredient of its key product, as the PSU facilitated the production of five tonnes of the cereal which were brought in to its manufacturing unit from a farm 18 km away.
Foodgrains production estimated to be record 315.72 million tonnes in 2021-22

24-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

The fourth advance estimates of production of major agricultural crops for the year 2021-22 have been released by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The production of Foodgrains in the country is estimated at 315.72 million tonnes which is higher by 4.98 million tonnes than the production of foodgrain during 2020-21.
India's foodgrains production estimated 314.51 million tonnes during 2021-22

01-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

The third advance estimates of production of major agricultural crops for the year 2021-22 is estimated at record 314.51 million tonnes which is higher by 3.77 million tonnes than the production of foodgrain during 2020-21.
Union agriculture minister inaugurates national conference on agriculture- kharif campaign - 2022

20-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 recently at NASC Complex, New Delhi. The Minister expressed satisfaction that that as per 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), total food grains production in the country is estimated at 3160 lakh tonnes which will be an all time record.
Indian oilseeds production touches 37.15 MT during 2021-22

16-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

India's production of oilseeds in the country has been increased substantially to 37.15 million tonnes, from 31.52 million tonnes recorded in 2018-19 as per the 2nd Advance Estimates, Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
Govt estimates 316 million tonnes of foodgrains production during 2021-22

18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2021-22 have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Record foodgrains production of 316.06 million tonnes is estimated. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narender Singh Tomar said that the new record of foodgrains production in the country is the result of hardwork of farmers, efficient research of scientists and farmer friendly policies of the Government.
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 “the 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 accounts”.
Otipy to procure 10,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables in 2022 from Haryana based FPOs

15-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

Otipy, India’s fastest growing community group buying startup for fresh fruits and vegetables has announced partnership with Haryana government to procure 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce in 2022, from Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
India produced 1.25 lakh tonnes of honey, exported 60,000 tonnes in 2020-21

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Kisan Bhawan and Beekeeper Conference at the Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland.
India records highest ever horticulture production at 329.86 million tonnes

17-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Due to farmer-friendly policies of the government, tireless efforts of farmers and research of scientists resulted in horticulture production of 329.86 million tonnes in the year 2020-21, Indian agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.
Indian sugar production up by 3.56 MT as on 31 May 2021

19-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Sugar mills across the country have produced 30.56 million tonnes (MT) tonnes of sugar between 1 October 2020 and 31 May 2021, registering an increase of 3.56 MT tonnes higher than 27.00 MT tonnes produced at the same time last year.
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).
India exports 24MT groundnuts to Nepal

08-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Opening a window of possibilities of boosting groundnut exports from the eastern region, a consignment of 24 metric tonnes (MT) of groundnuts was exported to Nepal from West Bengal.
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.
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.
India's third advance estimates of principal crops shoot 7.94MT higher for 2020-21

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

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Organic certified jackfruit exported to Germany

25-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a boost to exports of organic products, a consignment of 10.20 metric tonnes of value-added products of organically certified gluten-free jackfruit powder & retort packed jackfruit cubes were exported to Germany from Bengaluru today via sea route.
Tripura based Krishi Sanyoga exports 1.2MT jackfruits to London

21-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major step towards harnessing the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonnes (MT) of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London.
Foodgrains production target is set at 307 million tonnes for 2021-22, says agriculture minister

06-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated ‘The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign-2021’ on 30 April, 2021.
India second advance estimates predicts a record 303.34 MT of foodgrain production during 2020-21

25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

The second advance estimates of production of major crops for 2020-21 reveal a record production of 303.34 million tonnes of food grains, which clearly outlines the tireless hard work of farmers, research by agricultural scientists, and farmer-friendly policies of the Central Government.
NCDEX gets 41 FPOs registration as clients, trade over 3000 metric tonnes of agri commodities

25-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to facilitate farmers with more avenues to sell their crops, NCDEX consistent efforts is now getting results after over 41 FPOs registered on their platform trader over 3000 tonnes of food grains.
Paddy procurement touches 506 lakh tonnes during 2020-21 Kharif Marketing Season

06-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, paddy procurement has recorded an increase of 24.98% at 506.00 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) as on 4 January 2021, against the last year corresponding purchase of 405.10 LMT.
India's Kharif foodgrains production to touch 144.52 MT in 2020-21, agri minister

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's foodgrains production is pegged at record 144.52 million tonnes (MT) in the 2020-21 kharif season notwithstanding COVID-19 crisis, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at a CII's India - International Food & Agri Week on Friday.
India has 8186 cold storages facilities with a capacity of 37.42 million tonnes

27-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

As per available information, there are 8186 numbers of cold storages with capacity of 374.25 Lakh MT (37.44 million tonnes) is available in the country for storing perishable horticulture produce like fruits and vegetables.
India's first advance estimates 144.52 million tonnes of major Kharif crops for 2020-21

26-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The First Advance Estimates of production of major Kharif crops for 2020-21 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 22 September, 2020 has estimated 144.52 million tonnes of foodgrains.
Govt estimates 63.97 lakh tonnes of Oranges production during 2019-20

22-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

As per Third Advance Estimates 2019-20, India's orange output has been pegged at 63.97 lakh tonnes from the total land under Orange (Mandarin Orange/Kinnow) of 4.79 Lakh Hectare.
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.
Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister

16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh today while launching the implementation guidelines for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15,000 crore said by 2024, country's milk production is expected to touch 330 million tonnes.
Govt companies record 111.61 lakh MT of fertilisers sale to farmers during April-June 2020

03-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Amid National level covid -19 lockdown, government owned fertilizer companies has recorded a whopping 82.81 percent growth at 111.61 lakh metric tonnes during April-June 2020, as compared to 61.05 lakh metric tonnes recorded during same quarter last year.
RCF made available more than 200,000 metric tonnes of imported fertilizers for the kharif season

02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) even in the most challenging times of COVID-19 ensured the availability of its top brand Fertilizers like ‘Ujjwala’ Urea and ‘Suphala’to the farming community for Kharif sowing season.
SOPA estimates drop in soybean crop for 2020 season

26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), a national level body representing the soybean processors, farmers, exporters has said in its 2020 season (October 2019 to September 2020) estimate that out put of soybean crop will be at 93.06 lakh tonnes, as compared to 109.33 lakh tonnes recorded during October 2018 to September 2019.
Sadananda Gowda reviews progress of Talcher Fertilizers project

24-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda took stock of the progress of Talcher Fertilisers Limited (TFL). The plant is developing a urea unit of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes per annum capacity at Talcher, Odisha.
HIL India delivers 25 MT Malathion 95% ULV Insecticides to Iran under locust control programme

15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

HIL (India) Limited has supplied 25 metric tonnes (MT) Malathion 95% ULV to Iran under government-to-government initiative under locust control programme.
India 2nd advance estimates 320 MT of horticulture crops during 2019-20

02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the 2nd Advance Estimates of 2019-20 that said that during the period, 320.48 million tonnes of horticulture crops will be produced in 25.66 million hectares of land.
Sugar production down by 61.54 lakh tonnes till May 15, says ISMA

18-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Sugar mills across the country have recorded a drop in production of sugar by 61.54 lakh tonnes at 264.65 lakh tonnes of sugar produced between 1 October 2019 and 15 May 2020, Indian Sugar Mills Association said in a release.
India extend import deadline for 250,000 tonnes of black gram to May 31

14-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Looking at the hardship faced by importers during the ongoing COVID crisis, India has extended the deadline for importing 250,000 metric tonnes of Urad (block gram or bean, scientific name Vigna mungo) till 31 May 2020.
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.
SOPA estimates drop in soybean crop at 93.06 lakh tonnes during Oct 2019 – Sept 2020

06-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India has estimated a drop in soybean crop at 93.06 lakh tonnes during the October 2019 – September 2020, as compared to 109.33 lakh tones soybean crop output recorded during the same crop year last fiscal.
Akola farmers groups sold INR 8.5 Cr worth of fruits, vegetables through direct marketing during lockdown period

29-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Farmers groups in Maharashtra’s Akola district sold 850 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables worth INR 8.5 crore during the lockdown period through direct marketing
Government sold 2.6 MT of fertilizer to farmers, traders during lockdown period

29-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s chemicals and fertilizer ministry has sold a whopping 2.64 million tonnes during the lockdown period from 1-22 April 2020.
India target 298 MT of foodgrains production for FY 2020-21

21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India has fixed a target of 298 million tonnes of foodgrains production for the financial year 2020-2021 at the National Conference on Kharif crops 2020
Govt agencies buys 133,987 tonnes of pulses, 29,264 tonnes of oilseeds directly from farmers

21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Reaching out to farmers amidst COVID19 crisis, central government agency, Food Corporation of India (FCI) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) have started procuring pulses, oilseeds directly from the farmers at the minimum support price.
SOPA release soybean demand, supply estimates for 2019-2020 oil year

10-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) in its estimate of soybean crop have announced a crop at 8.98 million tonnes for 2019-20 (October 2019 to September 2020) oil year.
Anmol Feeds sets up livestock feed unit in Jammu

26-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.

Looking at the immense opportunity for animal feed in Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal based feed manufacturer, Anmol Feeds has set up a new 70,000 tonnes per annum feed plant
SOPA mid-term review keeps soybean crop at 11.48 MT

09-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.

Based on this extensive survey, we find that there is no need to revise the initial crop numbers given by SOPA and the kharif-2018 soybean crop is reconfirmed at 11.48 million tonnes, according to The Soybean Processors Association of India
GM cotton crops touches 34.88 million tonnes bales in 2017-18

08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

With the usage of genetically modified (GM) cotton crops, the productivity of cotton increased from 191 kg per hectare in 2002-03 to 477 kg per hectare in 2017-18 and the production of cotton has been increased from 8.62 million bales in 2002-03 to 34.88 bales in 2017-18 due to the adoption of Bt. cotton in the country
FICCI-PwC Knowledge Report on 'Maize Vision 2022'

26-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

The FICCI-PwC report says though India has achieved maize production of 26 million tonnes, it would require 45 million tonnes by 2022
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.
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
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.
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.
Bihar is the top litchi producing State with 40% share

07-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.

Bihar is the top litchi producing State in the country. In Bihar, about 300 thousand metric tonnes of litchi is being produced from 32 thousand hectares of area, Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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%.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
India’s horticulture output records marginal growth to 283.36 MT

10-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

India’s horticulture production has recorded a marginal growth in horticulture production at 283.36 million tonnes during 2015-16, which is 0.8 per cent higher than the previous year.
India’s 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.
Indian seafood exports drops during 2015-16

04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian seafood exports has recorded a marginal drop at 0.94 million tonnes, earning $4.7 billion to the exchequer during the fiscal year of 2015-16.
India’s 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.
India targets 15 MT fish production 2020

26-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

Looking at immense scope for development of fisheries and aquaculture, India has restructured the Central Plan Scheme under an umbrella of Blue Revolution and has set a target of 15 million tonnes of fish production by 2019-20 fiscal year, Sudarshan Bhagat, Indian Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the parliament recently.
India to import another 10,000 tonnes of pulses

01-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

New Delhi: In order to contain prices of pulses further, India has decided to order further 10000 tonnes of pulses.

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