Russia-Ukraine conflict: India’s wheat exports expected to exceed 10mt this fiscal year – USDA According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), India will export a record 10 million tonnes (mt) of wheat during the current fiscal year, but rice shipments may be lower this...
Women’s contributions to agri sector, national statistics not captured full scope of work According to Sabina Dewan, President and Executive Director of JustJobs Network, women’s work and contributions to the economy, particularly in agriculture, are still invisible in data...
“Organic cotton” production on rising in north Indian states, led by M.P. and Odisha India’s cotton production of over 360 lakh bales (approximately 6.12 million tonnes) accounts for approximately 25% of global cotton output. India produces 1.23 million tonnes (mt) of...
The Maharashtra government will file criminal charges against companies selling illegal seeds, as well as take harsh action against agriculture department officials who fail to take action against such companies, State Agriculture Minister Dada Bhuse said on Tuesday. The State Assembly...
The Agriculture Ministry amended the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985, to allow states to take action against both manufacturers and dealers when samples drawn from untampered bags fail to meet standards. According to a notification issued by the ministry on Tuesday, the dealer and...
