Govt's onion buffer stock quality 'good', storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secy Nidhi KhareThe Centre assures good quality of its onion buffer stock, refuting spoilage claims. Dedicated rail rakes are transporting onions to major ...
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...
Government links fertiliser sales to farmer, land and crop dataThe government is expanding its fertilizer management system to link sales with farmer data. This platform covers millions of buyers and si...
Weak September rains could push FY27 inflation to 5.5% or higher: ReportIndia's inflation outlook hinges critically on September rainfall performance. A monsoon shortfall could push inflation to 5.5 percent or h...
Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report lossesHimachal Pradesh apple growers face a difficult season with reduced production. Erratic weather severely impacted fruit setting, leading to...
North Indian tea industry faces crisis as auction prices drop 17% amid production challengesTea Association of India said that the auction Price figures of North Indian Tea Industry recently reflect a precarious state of affairs in...
Onion prices likely to stay firm till November despite Centre’s Rs 35/kg pushOnion prices will likely stay firm until November despite government sales. Inferior quality of stored onions and delayed fresh crop arriva...
Gates Foundation, India to develop AI tools for farmers, explore Asia-Africa expansionThe Gates Foundation will collaborate with India to enhance AI-powered digital tools for farmers. Discussions focused on India's advanced u...
Onion prices may rise further? 30% of Centre’s buffer stock damaged, Kanda Express sent to Delhi as kharif crop faces delayIndia's summer onion buffer stock has suffered considerable setbacks due to unexpected rainfall, leading to roughly thirty percent of onion...
A 73-year-old Oklahoma farmer battled years of drought before leasing land for five wind turbines. The wise decision transformed his farm incomeFacing the challenges of a drought-stricken Oklahoma, Bob Kerr found his wheat and cattle farming income dwindling. However, the five wind ...
Best coffee will be harder to get as downpours hit Brazil’s treesPremium arabica coffee has a particularly aromatic and mild taste that requires the right conditions.
Salman Khan looks fitter than ever at 60. His secret? Not just exercise, but a kitchen garden too. What vegetables does he grow?Salman Khan is an ace amateur farmer. The superstar reportedly grows various vegetables – potatoes, tomatoes, and pumpkins – at his luxurio...
Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rainsIndia's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice ...
India faces weakest monsoon in nearly two decades as El Nino strengthensIndia is heading for its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall expected to be around 15% below normal, according to two seni...
Onion prices rise nearly 50%: Govt to run Kanda Express from todayOnion Price Today: Onion prices have risen sharply across India, with the average retail price reaching Rs 42 per kg. To increase supplies ...
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...