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Pakistan spends $980 million on Pulse imports amid declining domestic prod
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Rana Muhammad Tayyib, President of the Punjab Pulses Importers Association and Chairman of the Grain Market, stated that before 1998, Pakistan was among the top exporters of pulses. However, the export ban introduced during the Musharraf period discouraged growers, as pulses turned into a lo
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India-Brazil to ink agriculture MoU; focus on natural farming, integrated
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday held talks with the Brazilian Agriculture Minister and his delegation, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture.
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Bharat Mandapam pulses with "unprecedented energy" as India hosts historic
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
New Delhi is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, drawing global leaders and technology experts. PM Narendra Modi welcomed delegates, highlighted AI's transformative role across sectors, and will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026, which showcases internationa
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UN report highlights nutritional gaps in Pakistan's food system
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A UN assessment warns that although Pakistan has adequate calorie availability, diets remain unbalanced. Shortages of fruits, vegetables, pulses, and legumes contrast with excess cereals, sugars, and oils. Experts link this imbalance to rising chronic diseases and urge policy shifts to make
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Washington issues updated India-US trade framework fact-sheet; drops pulse
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The White House revised its India-US trade factsheet, softening language on India's commitments related to purchases, tariffs and digital taxes. Some references to agricultural products and digital services taxes were removed. The update follows last week's interim trade framework finalis
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MP CM Yadav, Union Minister Chouhan inaugurate ICARDA facilities in Sehore
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
CM Yadav stated that this new ICARDA facility would open new avenues of hope and opportunity for the state's farmers. The centre will play a historic role in connecting farmers with scientific farming practices, advanced technology and global agricultural experience.
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US Senators call on Trump to prioritize pulse crop market access in India
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a letter sent on January 16, Senators Kevin Cramer, Representative-North Dakota and Steve Daines, Representative-Montana asked President Trump to include "favorable pulse crop provisions" in any future bilateral trade agreement with the Republic of India. Both senators represent states th
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"Will protect interests of farmers" says Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan, vo
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In September, Government think-tank Niti Aayog had recommended strategies and pathways to be adopted by government to make India self-sufficient, (Atmanirbhar) in pulses by 2030.
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CEEW flags poor-quality protein intake among Indians, says nearly 50% stil
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While Indians consume an average of 55.6 grams of protein per day at home, nearly 50% of this intake comes from cereals such as rice, wheat, maida, and suji, far higher than the National Institute of Nutrition's (NIN) recommended 32%. Pulses account for only 11% of total protein intake, well
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Rupee depreciation will not raise CPI inflation due to low food imports: B
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The recent depreciation in the Indian Rupee is unlikely to have any significant impact on CPI inflation in the country, as India has a low dependence on imports for food products, highlighted a report by Bank of Baroda.
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Imamganj Assembly Seat: Jitan Ram Manjhi's prestige on stake as NDA faces
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Once a Naxal-affected area, Imamganj has struggled with underdevelopment for decades. Located near the Bihar-Jharkhand border, it plays a vital role in transit and trade between the two states. The local economy primarily depends on agriculture, with major crops including rice, maize, whe
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Per plate food cost in India moderated in October as overall inflation coo
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Costs of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 17 per cent and 12 per cent year-on-year in October, respectively, primarily because of a steep decline in the prices of vegetables and pulses, according to Crisil Intelligence's latest Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report.
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