Sales of muriate of potash up 28.6% as Indian farmers reconcile to higher price
They also shifted to complex fertilisers from urea and di-ammonium phosphate, reveal government data Sales of muriate of potash (MOP) increased by 28.6 per cent to 14.25 lakh tonnes (lt) till November in the current fiscal from 11.08 lt a year ago as Indian farmers reconciled to the higher prices of potash. In addition, they […]
Indian parliamentary panel questions Govt on accuracy of fertilizer demand estimate
Asks department to review supply and distribution mechanisms to ensure fertilizers reach at allocated destinations The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has questioned the accuracy of the Government’s estimate on fertilizer demand. For more information click here.
Oilmeals export down 7% in first eight months of 2024-25
Lower rapeseed, castorseed meals consignments drag overall shipments The overall export of oilmeals decreased to 27.51 lakh tonnes (lt) during April-November of 2024-25 against 29.64 lt in the corresponding period of 2023-24, registering a 7.15 per cent decline. BV Mehta, Executive Director of the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), attributed this decline to reduction in export […]
Cold storage association urges Bengal govt to allow inter-State trade of potato immediately
Large stocks of potatoes lying unused The West Bengal Cold Storage Association on Tuesday urged the State government to allow potato traders to sell the spud to the other States immediately, with large stocks of potatoes lying unused in the cold storages. The association further said if the government cannot lift the ban on inter-State […]
Shifting from soyabean to maize poses challenge for Oilseeds Mission to succeed
The ‘ethanol from maize’ programme has pushed up prices of maize whereas there is no such programme for oilseeds, says a former agriculture commissioner There was an increase in maize area this kharif season, but it also seems to have an unintended impact on oilseeds area in some states as farmers seem to be moving towards a new evolving […]
Maharashtra’s Agristack Scheme: Revolutionizing Rural Agriculture with Data
The Maharashtra government is launching special camps in Latur villages to roll out its ‘Agristack’ scheme. This initiative includes creating databases of farmers and land plots with georeferenced maps to provide unique IDs, aiding PM-Kisan beneficiaries, and streamlining processes for credit, insurance, and disaster compensation. The Maharashtra government has announced the commencement of special camps […]
Krishi Vigyan Kendra use drones for nutrient spraying in pineapple fields
Demonstrates drone technology for nutrient spraying in pineapple fields, reducing labour and water usage In an attempt to promote widespread adoption of drone technology, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ernakulam under ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) demonstrated use of drone for nutrient spraying in pineapple fields. For more information click here.
India’s tea exports rise 8.67% in H1 on UAE, Iraq demand
Value of shipments rise over 13% as unit value realisation jumps 4%, data from Tea Board show India’s tea exports increased by 8.67 per cent in volume and by 13.18 per cent in value during the first half of the current financial year on demand from countries such as UAE and Iraq. For more information click here.
Agritech funding sees a rebound in 2024, poised for further growth in 2025
Valuations see moderation, now linked to unit economics, capital efficiency as investors eye profitability After a massive correction last year, the investments in Indian agritech have seen a recovery during 2024 in line with the broader trend in the overall state of the start-up funding ecosystem in the country. They are poised to rise further in the […]
Indian Institute of Spices Research releases Surasa, new ginger variety
Surasa, is a non-pungent variety, having excellent organoleptic properties making it more palatable when consumed ICAR – Indian Institute of Spices Research has released its new ginger variety for commercial applications. Named IISR Surasa, the variety has been developed through a farmers participatory breeding programme. For more information click here.