The government will increase allocation of rice and decrease that of wheat to beneficiaries under its free grains programme as part of efforts to ensure availability of wheat in the domestic market amid a forecast of reduced crop yield this year. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY), 800 million poor people are … Read more
You’ve heard about the foods that can make your heartburn worse, from coffee to chocolate to tomatoes. But what about foods that could make your heartburn better? Check out some key eats you should add to your diet. Eat More Low-Acid Foods When acid and other liquids in your stomach back up into your esophagus, … Read more
India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by more than 13 per cent during April-November this fiscal to USD 23.26 billion, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. The export of rice was the top forex earner at USD 5.93 billion during April-November 2021-22, growing 11 per cent over the corresponding period in 2020-21 … Read more
Global agricultural firm Corteva Agriscience on Thursday said it has signed a three-year project with the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) hosted by the World Bank Group, to promote sustainable rice cultivation in 40,000 acres in Uttar Pradesh. The project provides a framework for Corteva, 2030 WRG and a task force of multiple stakeholders … Read more
As electioneering for the Bihar assembly polls enters its final leg, the war of words between the BJP and the Opposition has further intensified with each accusing the other of indulging in petty politics. The latest in this chain is the controversy over the BJP’s promise of providing a free Covid-19 vaccine to Bihar if … Read more
KOLKATA: Non-basmati rice exports from India increased 68% year-on-year in the April-July period, helped by a drop in rice production in Thailand. India exported 2.99 million tonnes of non-basmati rice in the first four months of this financial year, up from 1.78 million tonnes a year ago, earning foreign exchange equivalent to Rs 8,903 crore … Read more
Financial services company Nomura on Wednesday said that lower minimum support price (MSP) increase reflects lower input costs of production this year (fertilisers, diesel), higher buffer stocks (rice and wheat) and also the government’s aim to balance the interests of farmers and consumers. In a report, it also said that MSPs are an important driver … Read more
NEW DELHI: Crop planting has expanded to 80% of the 100 million hectares that is usually cultivated in India in the current season as good rainfall has helped farmers prepare their fields faster than they did last year. So far, planting is 18.5% more than that a year ago.“Due to good rains, farmers have been … Read more