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India's pulses acreage almost at par with last year's level

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- India's overall pulses acreage has almost caught up with last year's levels, aided by a recovery in monsoon rainfall across several states. As per the latest data, overall pulses... Read More


China's cotton yarn demand fuels India's cotton consumption growth

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Indian cotton yarn has witnessed a robust demand from China with shipments registering a strong growth this year. The USDA in its latest update on world market and trade said Ind... Read More


India's arabica coffee crop may be hit by deficit rain, pest attack

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Key coffee-producing regions have received uneven rains this monsoon, and the trend is likely to impact the output for the 2026-27 crop year starting in October. The four major c... Read More


Record cotton imports set to push up 2026-27 opening stocks to new high of 93.59 lakh bales

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India's opening stocks of cotton for the new crop year 2026-27 starting October are estimated higher by 68 per cent at a record high of 93.59 lakh bales (170 kg) over 55.59 lakh ... Read More


Indian domestic cotton prices rise on global cues, firm demand

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Cotton prices in the domestic market have strengthened further, tracking the global trend and firm domestic demand. On Monday, theCottonCorporation ofIndiaprices were increased b... Read More


Residue-free cumin takes root in Rajasthan as IPM fetches higher returns for farmers

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- A Department of Biotechnology (DBT) led initiative in western Rajasthan has demonstrated that residue free cumin production is feasible through adoption of integrated pest managem... Read More


India's soyabean acreage recovers as July rains boost sowing

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Soyabean acreage for Kharif 2026 season has almost caught up with previous year's levels as sowing of the oilseed crop has increased in states such as Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pra... Read More


Cotton imports likely to rise to a record 60 lakh bales

New Delhi, July 29 -- Trade body Cotton Association of India (CAI) has raised the import projections of the fibre crop for the 2025-26 season ending September by 13 lakh bales to a new high of 60 lakh... Read More


India's cotton area expands as monsoon gathers pace, coverage tops 100 lakh hectares

New Delhi, July 28 -- Cotton sowing has picked up pace with the monsoon gathering momentum across key producing States. The total acreage has crossed 100 lakh hectares (lh) with Telangana, Madhya Prad... Read More


August-September rains to decide India's 2026-27 pulses crop size as kharif sowing picks up

New Delhi, July 27 -- India's kharif pulses crop size will eventually depend on rainfall during August and September rather than on the extent of area sown, according to India Pulses and Grains Associ... Read More