Wheat procurement crossed 263 lakh tonnes, UP emerged as private procurement hub due to lower prices
According to the latest data, the government has procured 263.19 lakh tonnes of wheat in…
Punjab’s Ban on Hybrid Paddy Varieties Hits Seed Companies, While Acreage Increases in Other States
According to the order issued by the Punjab government, based on the recommendation of Punjab…
Government tightens wheat stock limits amid rising prices
As per the revised limits, traders and wholesalers can now hold a maximum of 250…
Rebuilding and Reinventing Institutions for Farmers
The future of Indian agriculture and farmers depends largely on the quality of institutions and…
India’s Food Security Needs Policy Consensus on Punjab
Inadequate capacity and increased rice procurement by consuming states has led to a storage crisis…
FCI to offload 25 lakh tonnes of wheat in the open market to curb price hikes
This decision aims to moderate wheat prices and curb inflationary trends in food items. Wheat…
Punjab paddy procurement in full swing, 50% harvesting completed
According to the ministry, about 90.69 LT of paddy arrived in mandis across Punjab by…
Government Sets Higher Paddy and Millet Procurement Targets for Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25
Paddy procurement target for the Kharif crop has been fixed at 485 lakh metric tonnes…
Government lifts ban on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, FCI will sell 23 Lakh tonne rice to distilleries
The central government has granted permission for sugar mills and distilleries to produce ethanol from…