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Market prices of kharif pulses in India remained below MSP in KMS 2021-22

Output of kharif pulses in 2021-22 estimated to be 12% lower than target of 9.82 million tonnes Farming Cosmos Market…

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…

List of notified basmati varieties till July 15, 2021 in India

India exports basmati rice to over 150 countries 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…