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Champion Agro to enter North India soon

songbedna — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:24:52 +0000

NEW DELHI: Champion Agro Ltd has decided to foray into North India with 400 agro-malls in the upcoming three years. It will be investing Rs 100 crore for strengthening expansion in the upcoming two years.

India to provide $27 mn for setting up agro-processing plants in eastern Ghana

songbedna — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:52:40 +0000

NEW DELHI: India will be offering $27 million for setting up two agro-processing facilities for sugarcane and tomatoes in eastern Ghana, according to Rajinder Bhagat, Indian High Commissioner.

Govt decides to distribute 6 months foodgrains' quota in one go under TPDS

prerna — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:49:08 +0000

NEW DELHI: The government has announced its decision to allow the states/UTs to distribute six months advance allocation of foodgrains in one go, under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

The decision comes in view of existing stock position of food grains in the Central Pool.

Himachal benefiting from tourism, electronics, agro processing sectors: Anand Sharma

songbedna — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:05:31 +0000

SHIMLA: The state is benefiting from different sectors such as tourism, electronics and agro processing, according to Anand Sharma, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles at the Industry Roundtable organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Left parties plan to organise campaign for the Food Security Bill, universal PDS

prerna — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:47 +0000

LUCKNOW: Left parties are planning to organise a campaign for the Food security Bill and universal Public Distribution System across the country.

The campaign is to oppose the proposed Food Security Bill as it fails to serve the purpose of ensuring food security for all citizens, as informed by the Senior leader of CPI, Pradeep Tewari.

Delhi govt soon to relaunch subsidised wheat flour scheme

songbedna — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:19:42 +0000

NEW DELHI: The state government has decided to revive subsidised wheat flour scheme. Under the scheme, the wheat flour will be sold at more than 400 stores across the national capital at nearly Rs 14 per kg. This decision is slated to offer some relief to poor people from the increasing food items' prices.

Kerala govt aims to control vegetables price

songbedna — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:20:17 +0000

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government will be taking initiatives to control the prices of vegetables. In this regard, a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, and also Agriculture Minister K P Mohanan and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob was held to solve the current crisis.

Market size of Indian agrochemicals sector may reach $5 bn by 2017

songbedna — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:52:04 +0000

NEW DELHI: Indian agrochemicals sector's market size is likely to touch $5 billion by 2017 with the help of agri production and rising awareness among the farmers.

Bihar govt sanctions Rs 1,366.70 cr for storing foodgrains

songbedna — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:51:10 +0000

PATNA: The state government announced the sanctioning of Rs 1,366.70 crore for the ongoing financial year 2012-13 to address the need of foodgrains storage. The funds will be allocated under the state government's agriculture roadmap for the storage of foodgrains, organic farming, green fertiliser and horticulture.

Moreover, a decision in this regard has been taken by the State Cabinet.

Centre offered Rs 325.91 cr under National Horticulture Mission for establishing cold storages in India

songbedna — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:38:13 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Indian government under the National Horticulture Mission scheme offered Rs 325.91 crore for establishing 451-cold storages in India in the past three years, said Harish Rawat, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries in Lok Sabha today.

Govt aims to raise India's share in seed trade

songbedna — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:24:51 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation has been adopting various measures to strengthen India’s share in the international seed trade, according to Harish Rawat, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

FCI to get more godowns to resolve storage issue

songbedna — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:51:08 +0000

NEW DELHI: With the aim to address the issue of risen storage needs in the ensuing seasons, Food Corporation of India (FCI) have been given complete powers for the hiring of godowns to store purchased foodgrains, said Prof KV Thomas, Minister for Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution System in Rajya Sabha.

Onion production in India likely to rise by 2 mn tonnes in 2011-12 crop year: KV Thomas

prerna — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:45:35 +0000

NEW DELHI: Country's onion production is pegged to increase by nearly 2 million tonnes to 15.7 million tonnes during the 2011-12 crop year, as informed by the Food Minister KV Thomas in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

Thomas said, “Production of onion as per estimates made is likely to be of in the order of 15.7 million tonnes during 2011-12 (July-June).”

Assam govt requested Centre to allocate 20,000 tonnes of rice in FY12

songbedna — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:21:33 +0000

NEW DELHI: Assam government requested central government to sanction 20,000 tonnes of rice as flood relief in the financial year 2011-12 and also to address the extra foodgrains needs of the state.

Jain Irrigation aims $375-mn investment in Sub-Saharan Africa to help small farmers

songbedna — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:55:53 +0000

MUMBAI: Jain Irrigation Systems has decided to opt for $375-million investment in Sub-Saharan Africa with the aim to develop sustainable agriculture and also bring improvement in small farmers' income.

Jain Irrigation has stated that this was decided upon at a symposium 'The new alliance for food security in Africa' in Washington.

Govt aims to step up wheat exports

songbedna — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:12:43 +0000

NEW DELHI: Centre is hoping to speed up wheat exports with the aim to develop storage space for new arrivals that have risen significantly.

An inter-ministerial panel held deliberations on the fastening the shipments just ahead of monsoon. This committee consists of Food Minister Prof KV Thomas, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar.

India's foodgrain production to grow by 0.6% to 247.6-mn tonnes in FY13, predicts CMIE

prerna — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:35:38 +0000

MUMBAI: India's foodgrain production is likely to increase by 0.6 per cent to 247.6 million tonnes during the current fiscal (2012-13) as compared to 246.2-million tonnes output in 2011-12.

Coimbatore to host AGRI INTEX 2012 from May 30-June 3

songbedna — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:24:47 +0000

COIMBATORE: The 11th edition of AGRI INTEX, hosted by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) is slated to be held here from May 30-June 3.

This agricultural expo has successfully established its presence as a noteworthy agricultural trade exhibition in South India. So far now, eight editions have been organised since its introduction in 2000.

PMEGP provides financial aid to micro enterprises in non-farm sector

prerna — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:56:13 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), being implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), provides margin money assistance to establish micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector.

Agritech Asia-2012 to be held in Gujarat from Sept 3-6

songbedna — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:57:26 +0000

GANDHINAGAR: Agritech Asia-2012, the second edition of exhibition on technology in agri sector, is scheduled to be held here from September 3-6, 2012. The 4-day international event will witness the participation of over 150 exhibitors consisting both domestic and global players. Israel has confirmed its participation in the event.