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INDIA'S RICE PRODUCTION MAY FALL BY 2MT IN 2023-24 SEASON

INDIA'S RICE PRODUCTION MAY FALL BY 2MT IN 2023-24 SEASON

15 September 2023

In New Delhi on September 13, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report indicating that India's rice production for the 2023-24 season is expected to drop by 2 million tonnes (mt) due to a dry August. The USDA's forecast estimates India's rice production for the year to be around 132 mt,

AHEAD OF FESTIVE SEASON, NEPAL TO IMPORT 20,000 METRIC TONNES OF SUGAR FROM INDIA

AHEAD OF FESTIVE SEASON, NEPAL TO IMPORT 20,000 METRIC TONNES OF SUGAR FROM INDIA

15 September 2023

Nepal government is set to import 20,000 metric tonnes (MT) of sugar from India ahead of the upcoming festivals, including Vijaya Dashami and Deepawali to meet the domestic demand. Although Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has asked the Finance Ministry to give customs waiver for importing 60,000 MT of sugar to meet the local demand, the Finance Ministry has given permission to import only 20,000 MT for the time being.

MAHARASHTRA SUGAR OUTPUT SET TO FALL TO LOWEST IN 4 YRS AFTER DRY AUGUST

MAHARASHTRA SUGAR OUTPUT SET TO FALL TO LOWEST IN 4 YRS AFTER DRY AUGUST

14 September 2023

Sugar output in Maharashtra, India's top producing state, is likely to fall 14% in the 2023/24 crop year to its lowest in four years due to lower cane yields following the driest August in more than a century, industry and government officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

HEAVY RAIN IN UP PADDY FARMERS IN EAST HAPPY, WHILE VEGETABLE  FARMERS IN WEST SUFFER HUGE LOSSES

HEAVY RAIN IN UP PADDY FARMERS IN EAST HAPPY, WHILE VEGETABLE FARMERS IN WEST SUFFER HUGE LOSSES

14 September 2023

The monsoon of 2023 has finally become active for many districts of Uttar Pradesh, bringing much-needed relief but also causing some unexpected challenges.

INDIA EYES DOUBLING COFFEE OUTPUT OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS

INDIA EYES DOUBLING COFFEE OUTPUT OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS

13 September 2023

Coffee Board Secretary and CEO, K G Jagadeesha said the Board proposes to take a two-pronged approach to double the production by 2033. “We are looking at a National Replantation Policy for the traditional States, where coffee plants in about 60 per cent of the areas have crossed the economic age.

A CHANGE MAY BE NEEDED ON HOW AND WHERE PEARL MILLET IS GROWN

A CHANGE MAY BE NEEDED ON HOW AND WHERE PEARL MILLET IS GROWN

13 September 2023

Research through a digital twin suggests that new climatic conditions necessitate changing tack with pearl millet cultivation. Millets have gained popularity on menus across the country, but pearl millet, one of the oldest and most beloved millets, may require a different approach due to shifting climate conditions.

INDIAN EXPRESS ND, 11-09-2023 India's falling cotton production: the causes for worry, and the solutions

INDIAN EXPRESS ND, 11-09-2023 India's falling cotton production: the causes for worry, and the solutions

12 September 2023

The Bt revolution brought about a remarkable threefold increase in India's cotton production, but post-2013-14, a new challenge emerged in the form of the pink bollworm (PBW), negatively impacting cotton crops. However, there's hope in innovative "mating disruption" technologies to control this pest.

ASEAN INDIA FOCUS ON RICE, MILLETS TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY

ASEAN INDIA FOCUS ON RICE, MILLETS TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY

09 September 2023

Agreeing to exchange information on rice and acknowledging the multiple benefits of millets, the ASEAN-India Summit held here on Thursday decided to strengthen cooperation on food security and nutrition through promoting mutual trade and investment.

HUGE POTENTIAL TO INCREASE EXPORTS OF ORGANIC AGRI GOODS

HUGE POTENTIAL TO INCREASE EXPORTS OF ORGANIC AGRI GOODS

09 September 2023

India's potential to increase exports of organic agricultural products is significant, according to a top government official. The global market for organic goods currently stands at approximately USD 135 billion, while India's exports in this sector amount to just over USD 700 million.

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