The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Rice millers urge FCI to address their problems, lift CMR quickly

Rice millers urge FCI to address their problems, lift CMR quickly

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Rice prices are set to spike as India export curbs rock market

NEW DELHI: Rice prices are set to surge after top exporter India banned a large chunk of shipments, adding to stresses on global food markets that have already been roiled by bad weather and the worsening conflict in Ukraine.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2023

Sugar Shortages Squeeze Candy Makers, Prompt Calls For Policy Changes

Candy companies grapple with tight sugar supplies and soaring prices

Zenger · Jul 24, 2023

Anna Bhagya: ₹456 crore credited to 78 lakh ration cards holders in 24 districts

Karnataka govt. has credited ₹456.73 cr to 78.4 lakh beneficiaries under Anna Bhagya scheme. DBT is still under process for 18.86 lakh beneficiaries in 7 districts. Govt. transfers ₹170/month/beneficiary in lieu of 5 kg rice. 1.28 cr ration card holders, 97.27 lakh eligible; 8.7 lakh kept out. 21 lakh yet…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

KCR accuses Centre of creating troubles for TS in paddy procurement

KCR accuses Centre of creating troubles for TS in paddy procurement

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Final draft of coffee Bill ready to be tabled in Parliament

A final draft of India’s new coffee legislation, Coffee (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022, an effort to to refresh the archaic Coffee Act (1942), that is seen as overly regulating the commodity in the last over 80 years, is expected to be tabled in the Parliament in the ongoing monsoon session.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

ICAR-CTCRI to focus on climate-resilient crop varieties

During the 2022-2023 year, 346 crop varieties have been released by the institution across the country, and of this, 255 crop varieties are climate resilient. CTCRI observes its 60th foundation day

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Farmer shows the way to store rainwater, construct reservoir on own farmland

At a time when depleting groundwater level and shortage of rain are taking a toll on cultivation, forcing many farmers to have a rethink on farming, a farmer at Perumukha at Badidaka in Kasaragod is gaining attention by developing a rainwater harvesting system on his farmland.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Serve with the feeling that you are serving the nation: Shobha Karandlaje tells youth

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje urges new recruits to work for nation-building. 70,000 youths appointed in 44 places across India. 148 youths given appointment orders.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Illinois farmers talk about drought, deluge and dealing with climate change

The state’s largest industry can’t ignore global warming — but change can be slow and expensive. Here’s what farmers say is tipping the scales for them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023