The government purchased 25,000 tonnes of onion as a buffer stock, keeping domestic prices stable. Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh announced on Monday that the government has purchased 25,000 tonnes of onion grown in the 2023 kharif season to maintain a buffer stock. The...
Militant attacks in the Red Sea cause a 5–10% drop in domestic basmati prices Exports of basmati rice have decreased due to militant attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea, causing a 5–10% drop in domestic basmati prices, according to exporters. The decision of major shipping lines to...
Scientists developed electrically conductive “esoil”, resulting in 50% faster growth Scientists have created an electrically conductive “soil” that they claim can result in 50% faster growth of barley seedlings in 15 days. This soilless cultivation method, known as...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a crop loan interest waiver During the Winter Session of the State Assembly on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a crop loan interest waiver. He stated that the government will waive the interest if farmers repay the...
Poultry industry to seek cut in import duty on maize, soyabeans: CLFMA Food scarcity caused by the erratic monsoon is not limited to humans. To address a feed shortage for their flocks, the poultry industry will ask the central government to reduce import duties on maize and soyabean. The...
