Government Procures 297.51 LMTs of Paddy

The government continues to procure Kharif crops at MSP in Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21. Government procures…

Punjab Reduces Market Fees and Rural Development Fee

Punjab decreases market and rural development fees to remain competitive with counterparts. Move to provide Rs…

Parts of Africa Facing Food Insecurity and Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

UN secretary-general warns about food insecurity owing to surging global food prices. Parts of Africa facing…

August Rainfall at a 4 Decade High; Monsoon to Help Record Kharif Crop This Year

The record high August rain helped increase in sowing and also the yield of Kharif Crop…

Over 20% Rise in Basmati Cultivation Across Punjab

Farmers in Punjab gear up as Kharif crop sowing reaches the last phase. More than 20…

Labour Shortage Changing Cultivation Pattern in India

Shortage of labours induced change in cultivation pattern in India. The technology driven cultivation seems useful…

China Confirms Purchase of Corn and Soybeans from the USA

China confirms the purchase of corn and soybean from the USA. Agricultural commodities shipped to China…

Crop Diversification and Agriculture Incentives Required to Limit Import of Palm Oil to India

Crop diversification and agriculture incentives required to limit the import of palm oil to India. Thus…

Structural Reforms Necessary to Boost Farmers Income and India’s Agriculture Sector

Agrarian distress continues to spread and take a toll on farmers. Structural reforms are necessary to…

Rice Prices Surge Globally Amid Panic Buying and Low Supply Due to Coronavirus Lockdown

Coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the global economy. Rice prices surge globally amid panic buying and…