The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

70 groups hold ‘We 20’ summit, oppose G-20

‘We 20’ has drafted 13 working papers on agriculture, climate change, banking, finance, labour, employment and shrinking democratic places.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice

Government bans export of Basmati rice below $1,200/MT to prevent misclassification of non-Basmati white rice. APEDA to form committee to evaluate contracts below $1,200/MT. Centre imposed 20% export duty on par-boiled non-Basmati rice & banned export of broken rice in Sept 2022. Curbs impacting availability of foodgrains in African countries.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Scottish Government's wildlife reforms go 'above and beyond', says pest controller

THE Scottish Government’s wildlife management reforms go “above and beyond” expectations, according to a pest controller who consulted on the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

FCI to release rice and wheat into open market to stabilise prices

FCI is offering 4K tonnes wheat and 13K tonnes rice in e-auction on August 30. 7.7L tonnes rice, 12K tonnes wheat available with FCI, A.P.. Buyers can bid 100 tonnes wheat, 1K tonnes rice. Reserve price for FRK rice is ₹2,973/quintal, non-FRK rice ₹2,900/quintal.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Stimulate consumer demand for greater millet promotion, say experts

Mela in Mysuru showcases millet varieties from different states to promote its health benefits & economic value for farmers. Govt. should fund 'Millet Mission' & create storage facilities. International Year of Millet should popularise its culinary delights. Farmer producers groups & tribal groups from 6 states showcase millet varieties. Ready-to-cook…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Farmers decry delay in registration for weather-based crop insurance scheme

National Farmers Protection Committee seeks Prime Minister’s intervention

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Focus on holistic development of Cauvery delta districts, T.N. CM Stalin urges officials

CM Stalin urges officials to focus on holistic dev. of Cauvery delta districts by promoting industries along with agri. Govt. implementing various schemes to improve infra & promote trade. Special focus on MGNREGS, Kalaignarin All Village Integrated Agri Dev. Programme, Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam, CM's Rural Road Dev. Scheme…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Farmers ‘left in the lurch’ as post-Brexit payments delayed

Sector bosses angry at ‘lack of progress’ in replacing nature-friendly EU subsidies in UK

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Buying onions might leave Bengaluru consumers teary-eyed unless weather plays nice

Tomato prices recently dropped, but onion prices may soon rise due to delayed monsoon in Karnataka. In APMC, prices have jumped 50-60% in 15 days, while retail markets have seen prices rise from ₹30 to ₹40-45 per kg. 40% of farmers in Chitradurga have decided not to grow onions due…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Farmers in England unsure what to plant as post-Brexit payments delayed

Latest blow to sustainable farming incentive for nature recovery prompts warnings of ‘tough autumn’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023