Business of Agriculture

India contracts 8 lakh tonnes of sugar exports so far

14 November 2018

Saddled with surplus stock, sugar mills in India -- the world's second largest producer, have contracted to export about 8,00,000 tonnes of the sweetener so far to countries like Middle East and Sri Lanka, a government official said.
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India emerges as major seed hub in Asia

13 November 2018

In India has emerged as a major seed hub in Asia as 18 companies out of 24 leading firms evaluated, have invested in breeding and production activities in the country, according to a latest study.
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Rice millers seek exemption as environment body extends shutdown

12 November 2018

Perturbed by the imminent losses they may face at the peak of the business season, rice millers in the National Capital Region (NCR) have approached the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority to seek relief from the ban on operating their mills.
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UP, Maharashtra sugar mills start crushing cane

11 November 2018

India’s 2018-19 sugar production has started gaining momentum across the country as one-fourth of the sugar millsNSE -6.47 % from Uttar Pradesh and 45% from Maharashtra having already started crushing sugarcane.
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India to begin mango imports from Malawi this week

10 November 2018

Indian consumers can now enjoy mangoes even during the October-December period, when these juicy fruits aren’t usually available locally.
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EU ban on non-therapeutic antibiotic use in animals wake-up call for India

09 November 2018

In a landmark move that can reduce antibiotics use in farming significantly, the European Parliament on October 25th approved a ban on preventive mass medication in animals using antibiotics or other drugs.
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High consumption of rubber may trigger its production growth in India

08 November 2018

The projected growth in the rubber consumption which is a corollary to overall economic development of the country necessitates the need to expand rubber production though the current prolonged phase of natural rubber price crash has impacted the growers deeply, said Sheela Thomas
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ISMA has lowered India’s 2018-19 sugar production estimate by 11.26%

07 November 2018

Private sugarNSE -2.31 % industry body, Indian Sugar Mills Association has lowered India’s 2018-19 sugar production estimate by 11.26% at 315 lakh tonnes as compared to its earlier estimate of 355 lakh tonnes.
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Government to procure 44 lakh tonne of oilseeds and pulses under the PM- AAASHA scheme

06 November 2018

The government has approved proposals from nine states for the procurement of pulses and oilseeds on the basis of minimum support price (MSP) in the kharif marketing year beginning October, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has said.
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Haryana to pay farmers for Moong dal, potato

05 November 2018

Buoyed with the success of purchase of Bajra through the e-procurementsystem at Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 1950 per quintal and payment to farmers directly into their bank accounts, the Haryanachief minister, Manohar Lal has accorded his approval
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