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Pineapple farmers bet big on APMC reforms for access to new markets

However, Covid-19 lockdown and migrant workers’ exodus play spoilsport

Skymet releases Kerala Rain app ahead of rainy months of July and August

Private weather forecaster Skymet Weather has launched Kerala Rain, a mobile app available in both Android and iOS versions, as an integrated solution ...

Government clears 5,00,000 tonnes of corn imports at reduced duty to boost poultry sector

India's corn imports in 2019 jumped to 312,389 tonnes in 2019 from 30,962 tonnes a year ago

Area of soyabean to rise by a tenth, says industry

Good rains, better price may prompt farmers to plant more

New all-time high price record at Coonoor tea auctions

A new chapter was opened in the annals of South Indian tea, thanks to the joint efforts of Avataa Beverages, Golden Tips Tea Co Pvt Ltd and Paramount ...

Odds for La Nina are twice the normal, says Australia Met

Monsoon here unfolds aggressive phase

HPE Centre brings tech to ground, helps AP farmers reap gains

The HPE Centre of Excellence (CoE) for IoT-based agriculture in Gudipalli, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, has enabled local farmers to increase ...

FACT imports 27,500 tonnes of potash from Belarus

The public sector FACT is importing Muriate of Potash (MOP) from Belarus through the Tuticorin port this year. The first ship, with 27,500 tonnes of ...

MSP for dehusked coconut goes up to ₹2,700 a quintal

The government on Tuesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) for dehusked coconut to ₹2,700 a quintal for the 2020 season from the earlier price of ...

SEA wants industry representation in committee on edible oil adulteration

In an ongoing debate against adulteration in edible oils, Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has flagged the lack of industry ...

Monsoon back with a bang in South; bides time in North

Rains may march into Delhi by Thursday

Cardamom losing aroma as Covid-19, price drop sap demand in upcountry markets

Cardamom seems to be losing its aroma in these Covid-19 times, and dwindling prices have led to subdued demand across India’s major consuming ...

Oilmeal exports surge 23% in May

Rapeseed meal exports report sharp surge with nearly 100% rise

Telangana moves turmeric to Bangladesh by rail

In a novel initiative, turmeric is being transported by rail from Nizamabad in Telangana to Benapole in Bangladesh . The freight rake of 2,474 tonnes ...

WTO: India against easing farm export tariffs amid Covid

Says only ‘balanced, inclusive and calibrated’ response needed to tackle temporary crisis

Monsoon to end stupor, enter N-W India on Monday

Fresh spell over South Peninsula to follow

Crofarm forays into B2B2C space via Otipy platform

After routing fresh produce from the farm gate to retailers, agri-tech startup Crofarm has forayed into the business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) ...

It is challenging times for single women farmers during lockdown

Lockdown imposed due to Covid-19 outbreak pushed single women farmers in Maharashtra in distress, deprived them of work, cash, and sufficient food.

Agriculture ordinance needs to be studied in detail: Balasheb Patil

The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce Ordinance, issued by the Central Government recently, needs to be studied in great detail due to its impact on ...

Kharif sowing area jumps by 40%

Copious rains and timely onset of monsoon have lifted the acreage

Webinar on Agri-Exports

The Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) -engaluru had organised a Webinar on ‘Growth Potential of India’s Agricultural Exports and ...

Global castor oil consumption to dip amid shrinking economies

India may see reduced sowing this year as competing crops give better returns

Higher prices brew trouble for Indian tea exports

Shipments down by 19% to 51.65 million kg during Jan-March: Tea Board

Global models say monsoon yet to reveal its true intent

Above normal to excess rain seen for July-September

Mpeda takes up pearl spot seed production on commercial scale

The production of Karimeen (pearl spot) fish, globally known for its tender flesh, delectable taste and high-yielding market value, has got a major ...

Q1 tea export earnings crash 22%

India’s tea export in the first quarter (Q1) of current calendar has taken a beating on all fronts.An analysis of the latest data available with the ...

New stocks help white areca price jump 26% post-Covid

Two months after the arecanut market opened, the price of white arecanut has seen a jump of around 26 per cent. On Friday, Campco (Central Arecanut ...

India irked over Pakistan’s refusal to attend meeting on locust attack

The Ministry of External Affairs slammed Islamabad on Thursday after it refused to attend a technical-level meeting convened to discuss the locust ...

Presence of upcountry traders lifts leaf tea prices at Kochi auction

Tea leaf prices surged at Kochi auctions, thanks to active the participation of North Indian buyers. According to traders, the higher prices of North ...