Low Basmati Yield in Punjab- Hot Weather or Something Else?

Farmers complain of low basmati yield. Let’s find out whether the hot temperature has lowered the…

To Protect Quality of Paddy Crop, Punjab Government Bans Sale of Nine Agro-Chemicals

Amarinder Singh orders the agriculture department to produce high standard paddy for exports. Punjab government bans…

EIA Pesticide Certificate for Basmati Rice Export to EU Deferred Till Jan 01, 2021

The DGFT amends rice export policy for European nations. EIA pesticide certificate for Basmati rice export…

Farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh Fighting the Worst Locust Attack in 27 Years

Locust attack bespeak the perils of environmental degradation. Farmers in MP, Rajasthan, and UP fighting the…

Non-Basmati and Basmati Rice Prices India 01.05.2020

Prices globally increased of long grain rice due to drought in Thailand and limited supply from…

Non-Basmati and Basmati Rice Prices India 20.03.2020

Basmati rice prices increased today by 100 rupees per quintal as panic retail buying continued due…

Mohsen and Avazah Brands Blacklisted by APEDA Over Payment Defaults

Delay and default in payments induced APEDA to take serious steps as they blacklisted export of…

Finally Government Acts on Excessive Use of Pesticides Proposes Pesticides Management Bill 2020

Cabinet approved Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 acting on excessive use of pesticides by Indian farmers. Ban…

Government’s Push for Natural Farming at Budget 2020 Required Curb on Sale and Use of Pesticides

Increasing use of pesticides is a matter of concern for both farmers and consumers. The government’s…

Pesticides Spraying on Farms Using Drones is Illegal in India: Government

Government declared pesticide spraying on farms using drones illegal in India in a response to petition…