This is evident from the number of workers in the tea estates of the hill district rose by five per cent to 40 per cent during the past two months

Despite annual hikes in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane, the MSP of sugar has remained unchanged since 2019

Move to enchance transparency, accountability

Sales drop to less than 70 per cent in leaf and dust

Telangana and Maharashtra badly hit as CCI looks for low moisture content

This recognition comes from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, which annually ranks the world’s economies based on their innovation capabilities

These funds will be utilised to connect farmers and FPOs with buyers across the country

The SLCM subsidiary offers short-term loans, plans new products with longer term

Question mark over availability of the coarse cereal from kharif as the jury is out on the acreage

MoUs aim to implement projects related to capacity building of rural youth in agriculture and allied sciences, safe use of crop protection chemicals and adoption of new technologies, among other things

Over 46 per cent of the targetted area of 40.50 lakh ha has been covered in the largest producing state

Plans promoting the State’s produce as unique brand, says director Patil

The 155 major reservoirs were filled to 87 per cent of capacity; level in 4 States below normal

Highlighting the rapid growth of the fisheries sector, the Minister said the Centre has outlined several schemes dedicated to strengthening the fisheries sector

Reports indicate that this rainfall is expected to continue for the next 2-3 days,

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture

Production of rice, maize, bajra, ragi may be around last year’s levels

Blade, currently the Deputy Director General (Research) at the institute, will lead the institute until the new Director General, Himanshu Pathak, assumes the position next year

Good liquoring teas were lower by ₹1 - ₹2 along with medium and plainer teas, witnessing a lot of withdrawals

Factors such as continuous heavy rainfall with intermittent sunshine, low temperatures and high humidity help in the spreading of this disease in arecanut plantations

In a letter to various Central ministers, SEA said that this decision could have far-reaching negative consequences for multiple sectors

Data also show that Uttar Pradesh had 17 per cent rise in number of stubble burning incidents at 1,288 against 1,102 year-ago and Rajasthan 9 per cent up at 1,072 from 982.

“Vyas brings a wealth of experience and an unfaltering commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, setting the stage for transformative growth and enhanced sustainability within the castor industry”

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs

Area under paddy this year surged to record 43.37 million hectares (mh) from 40.73 mh year-ago.

After flagging off the mobile vans of these cooperatives, carrying the items, Joshi said that the intervention would continue till the allocated stock gets exhausted

“The sowing season has been strong, with substantial acreage in key crops as we anticipated. The forecast of a normal monsoon has supported a robust demand trajectory” said Mahendra Kumar Dhanuka

2024 “certain” to be the warmest year on record, says Copernicus Climate Change Service 

Every business licensee registered with Tea Board must submit monthly export returns through the online portal

Asia Tea Alliance plans to expand tea market in Africa to increase global consumption, focusing on sustainability and quality

These products are slated for launch in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur

Building genuine connections and understanding the intrinsic motivations of farmers can create a vibrant ecosystem

Huge imports of yellow peas also weigh on prices

Top official sources say that the Prime Minister’s Office is keen to see the use of sweet sorghum as an additional feedstock for ethanol amid the issue with availability of sugarcane, rice and maize in some years

Under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), purchases will be conducted over 90 days from 3.7 lakh farmers who have registered for this scheme

Sector witnessing good demand for commodity and speciality fertilizers

In the last 9 months alone, 1,933 Maharashtra farmers took their lives, a stark testament to the ongoing agrarian crisis that remains untouched by political promises 

Bookings done up to October 31, 2024 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact

The Pune Ring Road project aims to enhance connectivity within the Pune metropolitan area, addressing the increasing traffic demands and contributing to regional economic development

Nearly 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past few days which later turned out to be hoaxes

A series of bomb threats have been received by various airlines on domestic and international routes. Most threats were received through social media and most of them turned out to be hoaxes

Over the last seven days nearly 100 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats posted on social media resulting in flight disruptions, diversions and scrambling of fighter jets

Since its launch in October 2016, the scheme has operationalised 601 routes and 71 airports, facilitating travel for over 1.44 crore passengers

The firm focuses on delivering consignments within 10 minutes for quick-commerce clients and within four hours for e-commerce clients

The affected flights include services from Akasa, Air India, IndiGo and Vistara, operating from Delhi to various domestic and international destinations, they said, adding the investigation is underway

Duo to add 11 Indian and 40 international destinations in their first extensive expansion of arrangement since 2010

As per the new winter schedule, the total number of weekly services to UAE alone will be 134