Government buying of gram in India jumps four times during 2022-23 rabi marketing season
There is no procurement of lentil during the same period The procurement of chana (gram) by the government agencies in…
Wheat had highest average gross returns over cost of cultivation in 2020-21 rabi marketing season
Returns for wheat in India were highest in Haryana Wheat had the highest average gross returns over the cost of…
Barley has lowest projected cost of production in India for RMS 2023-24
The projected comprehensive or C2 COP for wheat is Rs 1,575 per quintal The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices…
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…
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…