Opting for stable prices, Indian mustard growers switch to wheat
The sowing of rabi crops this year points to the area under wheat gaining over mustard, a pointer that farmers
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CCI procures 31 lakh bales of cotton till mid-Dec
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has procured over 31 lakh bales (170 kgs each) of the natural fibre crop
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APEC Climate Centre predicts La Nina will emerge during Jan-March 2025
The APEC Climate Centre has predicted that La Nina, which brings heavy rainfall and floods to Asia, particularly India, will
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Potential of bamboo yet to be tapped
Bamboo, often referred to as “green gold,” is much more than a plant. It can be an economic enabler and
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Shifting from soyabean to maize poses challenge for Oilseeds Mission to succeed
There was an increase in maize area this kharif season, but it also seems to have an unintended impact on
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Weak La Nina may emerge in the next 3 months, says WMO
La Nina weather, which brings heavy rains and floods to India, may develop in the next three months but it
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Badam flavoured milk classified under ‘milk,’ attracts 5% GST, rules Andhra Pradesh HC
Badam ‘flavoured milk’ is not a beverage but is classifiable under a specific entry as ‘milk,’ the Andhra Pradesh High
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Turning stubble into solution: The road to sustainable farming in India
The agricultural landscape of India is undergoing significant change, but one issue persistently plagues the sector — crop residue burning,
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ICAR governing body member seeks postponement of interviews for senior positions
A member of the Governing Body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has sought intervention of the Union Agriculture
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Beneath the canopy: The economic and environmental impact of shade-grown coffee in India
As India’s coffee industry continues to evolve, sustainable practices are becoming more widespread. One approach gaining significant traction is shade-grown
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