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According to the data, total area under oilseeds has increased sharply to 97.07 lakh hectare as on December 31, 2021 from 80.64 lakh hectare in the year-ago period. Among oilseeds, rapeseed and mustard seed were covered in a maximum area of about 88.54 lakh hectare in the period under review as against 72.30 lakh hectare in the year-ago period. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3pFGOKR

“We continue to focus on creating infrastructure for boosting exports by focusing on clusters in collaboration with state governments while taking into consideration the aim of Agriculture Export Policy, 2018,” said M Angamuthu, chairman, APEDA. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3HqwTyU

Farmers are often blamed for northern India’s terrible air quality. Every winter, smoke from stubble burning mixes with construction dust and industrial emissions to produce a toxic cocktail that blots out the sun, grounds flights and overwhelms hospitals. The haze lingers in the region’s trough-like topography for weeks. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ECEjNN

During the programme, Prime Minister will also release an equity grant of more than Rs 14 crore to about 351 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), which will benefit more than 1.24 lakh farmers. The Prime Minister will interact with FPOs during the event and will also address the nation. Union Agriculture Minister will also be present on the occasion. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ECqCyg

The Indian agriculture sector, which was among the few segments that remained robust amid the pandemic gales, is expected to register a growth rate of 3.5 per cent in the current financial year ending March 2022. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3FP3IW9

FSSAI should explicitly say GM foods will not be allowed into India by way of production or imports, Coalition for GM-Free India, which Kuruganti represents, has demanded. "Any kind of GM food in India is a threat to health of our people, to our environment, and to the diverse food cultures of India," alleged Kuruganti. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3HgU3Yx

The ministry, in a statement, said more than 47 lakh farmers have benefited from the minimum support price (MSP) value of Rs 86,924.46 crore so far. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3pwmKuu

Soyameal processors, millers and plant owners can hold a maximum stock of 90 days production and they are required to declare the storage location. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3sx1nep

With an investment of USD 272 billion in agritech and allied segments by 2030, India can generate USD 813 billion in revenue creating 152 million jobs, making it the largest private sector industry in the country, according to a report. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/33Y8wKN

"Price of tomato at the all-India level, as on December 21, was lower by 12.89 per cent as compared to last one week and by 23.69 per cent as compared to last one month," an official statement said. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3Jnff15

Under the statement of intent signed between the Aayog and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), the focus will be on mainstreaming millets and strengthening of climate resilient agriculture for enhanced food and nutrition security in India, the Aayog said on Tuesday. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/32hhRMJ

Lakadong turmeric is globally considered to be one of the best quality turmeric with high curcumin content (between 7-12%), as compared to other varieties of turmeric where the average curcumin content is measured between 3-5%. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3yIivii

By 2025, Pandey said the target should be to divert roughly about 60 lakh tonnes of sugar, which generally is surplus in the Indian context. "Unless we find a good revenue for that remaining surplus 60 lakh tonnes of sugar, the prices in the market will not go up". from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/31YWPms

CAI has estimated cotton consumption for the months of October and November 2021 at 55.83 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each while export shipment of cotton during the months of October and November 2021 is estimated at 7.00 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3qbfuDE

​​The announcement was made by Shah, who is also the home minister, during his address at the 'National Conclave on Natural Farming' held at Anand in Gujarat. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ma0lBh

Ministers of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Karad held the first pre-Budget consultations with representatives of agriculture and agro processing industry through virtual mode. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3s9eeU4

The scheme, an official statement said, would benefit about 22 lakh farmers, including 2.5 lakh Scheduled Caste and two lakh Scheduled Tribe farmers. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3m9uMrf

The government is likely to relax the Make in India clause for the Rs 12,000 crore wheat storage project which will be done through public private partnership. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3oTaR1i

Highlighting the advantages of creating unique ID and its benefit for the farmers, the minister said it would help in provisioning the farmer's verification through e-Know Your Farmer (e-KYF) which would eliminate the need for re-submitting physical documents to different departments for availing benefits under different schemes. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/31V1Dst

The Manohari Tea Estate sold 1 kg of its 'Manohari Gold' variety to Sourabh Tea Traders, Gauhati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) Secretary Priyanuz Dutta said. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3oUuPci

“In recent times, coloured teas have become a real problem in South India and Maharashtra. In Gujarat, the situation has improved overall. There may be some stray cases, but it is not as rampant as in South India and Maharashtra,” FAITTA chairman Viren Shah told ET. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/31SVs8w

Agrawal was briefing about a three-day national event with focus on natural farming to be held at Anand, Gujarat, from December 14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address virtually the valedictory function on December 16.Gujarat Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar was also present virtually during the press conference. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3s1KFUj

CAI has estimated cotton consumption for the months of October and November 2021 at 55.83 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each while export shipment of cotton during the months of October and November 2021 is estimated at 7.00 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3qbfuDE

​​The announcement was made by Shah, who is also the home minister, during his address at the 'National Conclave on Natural Farming' held at Anand in Gujarat. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ma0lBh

Ministers of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Karad held the first pre-Budget consultations with representatives of agriculture and agro processing industry through virtual mode. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3s9eeU4

The scheme, an official statement said, would benefit about 22 lakh farmers, including 2.5 lakh Scheduled Caste and two lakh Scheduled Tribe farmers. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3m9uMrf

The government is likely to relax the Make in India clause for the Rs 12,000 crore wheat storage project which will be done through public private partnership. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3oTaR1i

Highlighting the advantages of creating unique ID and its benefit for the farmers, the minister said it would help in provisioning the farmer's verification through e-Know Your Farmer (e-KYF) which would eliminate the need for re-submitting physical documents to different departments for availing benefits under different schemes. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/31V1Dst

The Manohari Tea Estate sold 1 kg of its 'Manohari Gold' variety to Sourabh Tea Traders, Gauhati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) Secretary Priyanuz Dutta said. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3oUuPci

“In recent times, coloured teas have become a real problem in South India and Maharashtra. In Gujarat, the situation has improved overall. There may be some stray cases, but it is not as rampant as in South India and Maharashtra,” FAITTA chairman Viren Shah told ET. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/31SVs8w

Agrawal was briefing about a three-day national event with focus on natural farming to be held at Anand, Gujarat, from December 14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address virtually the valedictory function on December 16.Gujarat Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar was also present virtually during the press conference. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3s1KFUj

The Government of India has amended the guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains dated March 21, 2014, and December 26, 2014, the Union food ministry said in an official statement. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ICos4Y

As on December 8, total 326 lakh tonnes of paddy have been procured in the states/UTs of Chandigarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Telangana, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3DzM46x

To support ecosystem/mechanisms in the agricultural domain of the state, APART has established the first of its kind initiative, the Assam AgriFin “Xamahar”. This fund has been conceptualised by the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART), a World Bank-financed project of the Assam Government under ARIAS Society. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3pAyoTY

NABARD launched the State Focus Paper today for the financial year 2022-23 which is the consolidation of exploitable district wise realistic potential, both in physical and financial terms in the state of Assam. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ydwvRa

According to the data presented by Agriculture Minister, in the ongoing 2021-22 fiscal year, the central government has transferred Rs 79.70 crore to beneficiary farmers till November 30. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3y4fdFL

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, said a total of 8,488 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme so far with a loan amount of Rs 6,098 crore. "Out of which, Rs 2,071 crores have been disbursed for 4,003 projects," he said. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3pvIi9v

About 4.68 lakh tonnes of sugar is in transit, the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) said in a statement. Mills have contracted to export 33 lakh tonnes of sugar without the government subsidy so far in the 2021-22 marketing year, it added. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3pvC1dX

Tomato prices are ruling high since September-end in most retail markets of the country but there has been a sharp rise is southern states of late due to continuous rains. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3dpuisa

Modi's backtracking now seemingly rules out much-needed upgrades of the creaky post-harvest supply chain to cut wastage, spur crop diversification, and boost farmers' incomes, economists said. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3Il3VBX

"The MSP for crops was already there, and will be there in the days to come. Besides, to make it more effective and transparent, the prime minister has constituted a committee," he told reporters here. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3dfqDx9

Through its quality monitoring platform ‘Qualix’, AgNext also enabled deep-tech based comprehensive traceability. Using QR code mapping, the end-consumers can trace all the steps in the supply chain down to the origin. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ojf26g

About Rs 374.78 crore amount is pending for reprocessing after failed transactions occurred under the central scheme PM-KISAN since its launch in 2019, according to the agriculture ministry data placed before Parliament. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3DlP1Yv

Since 2011-12 to date, agri minister Tomar said SFAC has promoted 1,340 FPOs and mobilised 9.83lakh farmers as member beneficiaries. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3rMCuLF

Of the pending dues during 2020-21 season, a maximum of Rs 3,752 crore cane dues is to be cleared by sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Rs 394 crore in Maharasthra, Rs 64 crore in Chhattisgarh and Rs 63 crore in Haryana, the data showed. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3I7shz1