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Centre rings-fences 72 lakh tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol push

New Delhi, July 19 -- As the Centre scales up grain-based ethanol production to support higher blending targets and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, the food ministry has reserved 72 lakh t... Read More


FPOs want to be treated like farmers, not corporates to get govt's benefits

New Delhi, July 17 -- Even as FPOs are waiting to get declared a "deemed mandis" by States to help them independently carry out buying and selling activities, some of the representatives have demanded... Read More


Cabinet approves new investment policy for Urea

New Delhi, July 15 -- In a major push toward self-reliance in fertilizers, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026. The poli... Read More


Fractured monsoon: July recovery narrows overall deficit to 23%, but key regions remain dry

New Delhi, July 15 -- The seasonal rainfall deficit since June 1 has narrowed to 23 per cent, showing a marginal improvement from the 37 per cent deficiency recorded at the end of June. Data from the ... Read More


India set to ban Paraquat herbicide, issues draft Order

New Delhi, July 14 -- The Indian government on Tuesday issued a draft order proposing a blanket ban on Paraquat Dichloride, citing its severe toxicity to humans and animals. The draft notification see... Read More


Rabi harvest blues: Key crops sell 3-8% below MSP as maize plummets 24%

New Delhi, July 10 -- The key rabi season crops - wheat, chana (gram), and barley - sold at an average of 3- 8 per cent below their respective minimum support prices (MSPs) in mandis (agricultural mar... Read More


Monsoon covers entire country, 38% excess rains during July 1-9

New Delhi, July 9 -- The Southwest Monsoon covered the entire country on July 9, which is one day later than its normal schedule, whereas coverage during the last four years was earlier than normal. K... Read More


Significant recovery in India's paddy acreage on 35% surplus rains during July 1-5

New Delhi, July 6 -- Aided by a 35 per cent surplus of rain in the first five days of this month, the coverage of the kharif season's main cereal, paddy, narrowed its deficit to 13 per cent as of July... Read More


National level co-operative life insurance company soon, says Amit Shah

New Delhi, July 6 -- Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that a pan-India co-operative life insurance company will soon be established. This will mark the fifth national-level co-... Read More


Sugar industry renews push for dedicated E100 fuel pumps

New Delhi, July 5 -- Govt is yet to clear ethanol-only fuel pumps despite industry push for over three years The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has renewed its demand ... Read More