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GI-tagged joha rice from Assam exported to UK, Italy; APEDA facilitates fi
Updated : 3 days, 1 hour ago IST
In a major boost to India's agricultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United King
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MP CM Yadav secures key approvals of proposals for farmers' welfare after
Updated : 3 days, 1 hour ago IST
During the meeting, CM Yadav raised various issues related to agriculture and rural development in the state. Following the discussion, several farmer-centric decisions were taken that are expected to provide major relief to farmers across the state, according to an official release.
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Pakistan's outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation
Updated : 3 days, 5 hours ago IST
Pakistan's fruit and vegetable supply remains dominated by traditional middlemen and the "mandi" system, with digital platforms handling only 2-3% of trade. Restrictive provincial laws and lack of infrastructure force farmers into dependency on commission agents, stalling modern technologica
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Assam Governor attends 26th Convocation of Assam Agricultural University
Updated : 3 days, 20 hours ago IST
Assam Governor and Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, attended the 26th Convocation Ceremony of Assam Agricultural University held at Jorhat on Wednesday.
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India exploring alternate destinations for fertilisers, if West Asia confl
Updated : 3 days, 22 hours ago IST
"The country is making arrangements and efforts to explore more alternative destinations to import LNG. It's a kind of pre-emptive measure in case the war goes on for a longer period. Advisories are also being issued to farmers for the wise use of fertilisers," Singh said on the sidelines of
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Punjab CM condemns India-US trade deal in state Assembly, calls it 'grave
Updated : 4 days, 23 hours ago IST
"Today in the Punjab Assembly, we discussed the Indo-US treaty - a secret agreement that is being finalized - which will have a dangerous impact on Punjab's agriculture. Under this deal, 'Soya Meal' will be imported from the US to be used as animal and poultry feed," Mann said.
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India's Fertiliser Association confirms sufficient supply for Kharif seaso
Updated : 5 days, 3 hours ago IST
The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) today announced that Urea and Phosphatic fertiliser supplies remain adequate to meet agricultural requirements for the forthcoming Kharif season. While global developments, including geopolitical tensions in West Asia, have raised concerns about pote
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Tamil Nadu, Karnataka hotel associations call for Centre to ensure "uninte
Updated : 5 days, 4 hours ago IST
"Indian government has introduced Essential Commodities act, as gas supply for cylinders should be avoided, and only domestic cylinders should be given. We are forcing the Central government to bring the hotels under the Essential Commodities section. The government has ordered the oil co
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India to soon become world's leading agro and marine exporter, says Piyush
Updated : 5 days, 5 hours ago IST
Minister Goyal underscored the country's rapid ascent in the sector, noting that India currently stands as the 7th largest exporter of agricultural and marine products globally. Highlighting the government's ambitious trajectory, Goyal stated, "Today, India is the 7th largest exporter in the
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Global trade agreements to open new markets for Indian farmers, MSMEs: Piy
Updated : 5 days, 6 hours ago IST
Expanding global trade agreements will open new opportunities for India's farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs as the nation secures "preferential market" status across major international economies, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking at the 40th edition of AAHAR, the International Food & H
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"Shame on such politics": Shivraj Chouhan slams Opposition for sloganeerin
Updated : 5 days, 6 hours ago IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday slammed the Opposition for sloganeering in the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour.
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Australia-India partnership moves closer to green steel with "world-first"
Updated : 5 days, 7 hours ago IST
An Australia-India partnership took a step closer to green steel through a "world-first" use of agricultural waste in steelmaking during a successful commercial-scale trial in India. Researchers from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) demon
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