India’s basmati rice export value drops 11.51%, quantity by 14.76% in FY 2021-22
Iran emerged as the biggest importer of the Indian long-grained, aromatic rice Farming Cosmos market report: India’s basmati rice exports…
PAU invites applications for innovative farmer awards
Farmers to be honoured during the Kisan Mela in Sept 2022 The Directorate of Extension Education of Punjab Agricultural University…
Paddy MSP increased by Rs 100 per quintal, sesamum by Rs 523
Oilseeds, pulses have got the biggest hike in support price The minimum support price (MSP) of oilseeds and pulses has…
Looking at 45 varieties of basmati notified in India
India is the leading exporter of basmati rice Apart from cultivating paddy, farmers of many north Indian states also grow…
IMD forecasts normal southwest monsoon rainfall in 2022
The June-September rainfall is likely to be 96-104% of LPA The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast southwest monsoon (June-September)…
PAU develops, recommends 8 new varieties for general cultivation in Punjab
The agriculture varsity has developed varieties of paddy, cotton, maize, urad, fodder The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana has developed…
IMD forecast: Above normal rainfall likely over north India during February
Below normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that…
Steps to obtain organic food certification in India
India has two organic certification systems for export, domestic market As the market for organic crops and food products is…
Pillu Khera records Rs 4,195 per quintal for basmati on Nov 20
Rajpura recorded the highest rate of Pusa Basmati 1121 during Nov 15-21 During the week from November 15-21, the Pillu…
Know fertilizer availability through e-Urvarak App
The digital platform provides real-time information about fertilizers to farmers at district level As farmers prepare to sow wheat, the…