Agriculture News

Haryana in talks with Argentina, Brazil to set up godowns

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:46:03 +0000

NEW DELHI: In a bid to develop infrastructure for safe storage of food grains in the state, Haryana government is negotiating with Argentina and Brazil to construct godowns in rural areas. For this an agreement is likely to be signed soon.

Punjab seeks Centre’s approval on agriculture diversification

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:26:50 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Government of Punjab has sought approval form Central government on agriculture diversification. The state has demanded continuous and time bound increase in the Minimum Support Price for dals, special concession to agro-based Industry and exemption of dairy, fishery, poultry and other allied activities from income tax.

India, Australia sign MoU to strengthen agriculture skills

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:16:15 +0000

NEW DELHI: India and Australia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and strengthen cooperation in skills training in the agriculture sector.

National seminar focuses on doubling food production in 5 yrs through an Indo-Dutch approach

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:23:26 +0000

NEW DELHI: “It is imperative that any initiative taken in Agriculture sector helps us in increasing the farmers’ income which is crucial for increasing food production.” said Sanjeev Chopra, Joint Secretary & Mission Director, National Horticulture Mission & National Mission on Micro Irrigation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

TN govt to set up over 60 foodgrain godowns

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:13:38 +0000

CHENNAI: In a bid to expand warehousing facility for food items in the state, Tamil Nadu government recently said that over 60 foodgrain godowns will be constructed in the state.

'Revised PSL norms to boost agriculture, allied activities'

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:53:15 +0000

NEW DELHI: The recent Reserve Bank circular regarding the revision of limits under the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) – Targets and Classification will boost Agriculture and Allied activities, according to Piruz Khambatta, Chairman, CII National Food Processing Committee.

Foodgrain production revised upward by over 5 mt to 255.36 mt in 2012-13

imart5 — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:56:49 +0000

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NEW DELHI: Data released by the Agriculture Ministry suggests that India’s foodgrain production has been revised to over 5 million tonne 255.36 million tonne in 2012-13 crop year.

NEW DELHI: Data released by the Agriculture Ministry suggests that India’s foodgrain production has been revised to over 5 million tonne to 255.36 million tonne in 2012-13 crop year. The number is compared to the earlier estimates that were based on higher output of rice, wheat and coarse cereals.

Govt likely to reduce export price of FCI wheat: K V Thomas

admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:56:43 +0000

NEW DELHI: Government may take into account dropping the price of wheat to make exports feasible, Food Minister K V Thomas said.

Goa govt launches Krishi Card for farmers

imart5 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:33:05 +0000

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PANAJI: Goa government launches a Krishi Card, a digital card and a doorway for farmers to benefit loans and subsidies by the state government.

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar introduced this card officially on the basis of the database produced by the state agriculture department, at Porvirim.

Govt's wheat procurement up by 12.5% in 2013-14

imart5 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:38:43 +0000

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NEW DELHI: With picking up of wheat in Haryana and Punjab, Centre’s grain purchase has gone up by 12.5% to 17.11 million tonnes (MT) so far in the course of 2013-14.

Bihar breaks China's record in rice production: Nitish Kumar

imart5 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:07:54 +0000

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PATNA: The state of Bihar has crossed the national average of rice production. This was announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as he applauded the farmers of the state for breaking China’s record in rice production.

Horticulture gets high priority in XII Plan, focuses on Quality Planting Material

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:02:17 +0000

NEW DELHI: Horticulture sector, which has shown high growth in the XII Plan, and yet more potential for growth, is being given special focus in the XII Plan.

Badal demands Rs 1,500 MSP on wheat

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:13:52 +0000

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CHANDIGARH: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday demanded that the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat be fixed at Rs.1,500 per quintal by the centre.

Radikal Overseas to focus on domestic rice market

rimme — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:13:50 +0000

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HYDERABAD: With the increasing interest in branded basmati rice in the domestic market, the rice trading and marketing company Radikal Overseas Private Ltd has prepared plan focussing on the market.

The company, which initially started as 100 per cent export-oriented business, has clocked Rs 600 crore in 2012-13 against Rs 350 crore in 2011-12.

Jayalalithaa inaugurates sale of Rs 20-a-kg rice scheme

rimme — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:55:59 +0000

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CHENNAI: In an attempt to keep a check on the price of rice in the open market, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday inaugurated the sale of Rs 20 a kg rice scheme to be sold in state-owned cooperative institutions, including Amudham super market and other special super markets.

Time to engage in livestock emergency management, says Sharad Pawar

gopi — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:32:04 +0000

NEW DELHI: Knowing the fact that disasters cause loss to human lives, property as well as livestock, now the time has come to take effective measures to minimize this loss especially focusing on animals who are mute sufferers.

India's wheat export likely to reach 7.5 mt: FAO

imart5 — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:45:01 +0000

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NEW DELHI: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) report suggests that Indian wheat exports may reach 7.5 million tonnes in the current marketing year ending June 2013

NEW DELHI: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) report suggests that Indian wheat exports may reach 7.5 million tonnes in the current marketing year ending June 2013. This is likely to result from the record crop and larger carry over stocks seen and with other exporting countries facing supply concerns.

India’s agricultural output to reach Rs 29.2 lakh cr by 2030: CII-McKinsey FAIDA report

gopi — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:54:29 +0000

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NEW DELHI: The Indian food and agriculture industry has made significant strides in the past three decades, meeting the challenge of securing production of basic staples to feed India’s growing population.

In 2010, India was the world’s biggest producer of mango, banana, papaya, milk, spices, sesame, and castor oil-seed.

Tamil Nadu govt to earmark Rs 4,900 cr on food subsidy

rimme — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:32:08 +0000

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CHENNAI: The government of Tamil Nadu has proposed to earmark Rs 4,900 crore on food subsidy in 2013-14, with the major part of it for rice distribution programmes.

India allowed exports of 8,587 tonne raw sugar to US

rimme — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:00:58 +0000

NEW DELHI: The government of India has allowed export of 8,587 tonne raw sugar, as per its tariff-rate quota to the US, which permits exports to enjoy comparatively low tariff.

The TRQ represents the volume of exports that enter the US at low tariffs, after the quota reaches, a higher tariff is applied on the additional imports.