Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif cropsThe Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower ...
13 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Struggling with fatty liver? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 7 simple foods that may help reverse the damageFatty liver disease is a growing concern. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a liver specialist, suggests seven foods to combat this silent ailment. These ...
10 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Costlier palm, soy oils push Indian consumers towards mustard oilIndia sees a shift towards mustard oil. Rising global prices of palm and soybean oils, influenced by the West Asia conflict and biofuel dem...
08 May, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
10 genius tips to make perfect dosa without letting it stick to the panMaking delicious and crispy Dosa at home can sometimes be tricky, especially when the batter keeps sticking to the pan. This article shares...
07 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Centre okays sunflower seed procurement in Karnataka, extends purchase window for gram in MaharashtraThe central government has approved the purchase of sunflower seed from Karnataka for the 2026 rabi season. This move ensures farmers recei...
05 May, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Skin problems, poor sleep, hormonal imbalance? Delhi nutritionist suggests 6 every day seeds to stay healthyNutritionist Lovneet Batra highlights six essential seeds for a healthier lifestyle. Chia seeds hydrate skin, flaxseeds balance hormones, a...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Nut and seed butters that deliver more protein than eggs and offer healthier, easy options for boosting daily nutritionMany people eat eggs for quick protein, but nut and seed butters can give even more. Peanut butter, almond butter, pumpkin seed butter and ...
26 Nov, 2025, 12.21 AM IST
Why seeds are must in your daily meals: Top US doctor recommends 5 seeds packed with health benefitsSeeds such as flax, chia, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame are nutritional powerhouses, packed with fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minera...
28 Sep, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
10 Best Flower Seeds in India for Crafting a Vibrant and Fragrant Floral ParadiseDiscover the essence of floral beauty with our selection of the best flower seeds. From vibrant zinnias to elegant morning glories, this se...
09 Apr, 2024, 07.06 PM IST
Haryana farmers hold mahapanchayat, disrupt traffic on Delhi-Chandigarh highwayA large number of farmers gathered at Pipli in this district on Monday to attend a mahapanchayat being held to press for minimum support pr...
14 Jun, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Russia to ban sunflower seed exports from Friday, farms ministry saysRussia has already taken steps to safeguard its food market in light of Western sanctions imposed over Ukraine.
31 Mar, 2022, 03.39 PM IST
Operation Oilseed: The USA once smuggled the seeds of sunflower, a symbol of Ukraine’s spirit, out of RussiaThe Ukraine-Russia crisis will send all edible oil prices soaring.
06 Mar, 2022, 10.17 AM IST
Haryana opens purchase centre for sunflowerHe said that HAFED would procure the Sunflower Seed at MSP under the Government of India Price Support Scheme (PSS) on behalf of Nafed.
22 Jun, 2017, 05.40 PM IST
Edible oil may remain cheap in 2013-14 as supply surgesEdible oil prices are predicted to decline in the 2013-14 year starting in July to the lowest in four years on increased global oilseed pro...
27 Jun, 2013, 04.35 AM IST
- Higher oil imports, falling seed prices pinch sunflower growers
Farmers who have cultivated sunflower last summer to reap its seeds are in a piquant situation. Even as the oilseed harvest is nearly over,...
26 Jan, 2009, 12.01 AM IST
- Advanta acquires US-based Limagrain's seed biz
Advanta India, a subsidiary of United Phosphorous, today said it has acquired the sunflower seed business of US-based Limagrain for an undi...
20 Jun, 2008, 12.45 PM IST
- Haryana to give subsidy to boost sunflower cultivation
To promote cultivation of sunflower crop, the Haryana Agriculture Department has decided to give subsidy amounting to Rs 100 per kg or 50 p...
14 Jan, 2008, 08.15 PM IST