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According to the Centre, paddy procurement for 2020-21 is going on smoothly across the procuring states. As on October 04, 2020, cumulative procurement of paddy in KMS 2020-21 has been 800,389 metric tonnes
Agencies procure nearly 8 lakh MT paddy till Oct, 4 Read More
The pace of paddy procurement shall pick up in a week’s time, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has said in press note
Govt agencies procure nearly 2 lakh MT paddy in Haryana, Punjab and UP Read More
Paddy Procurement totalling 104,417 MT having MSP value of Rs.197 crore at Rs 1,888 per quintal done from 8059 farmers of Haryana and Punjab till September 30, 2020
Agencies procure over 1 lakh MT paddy in Haryana & Punjab till now Read More
According to FAO, every year about 14% of the world’s food is lost before even reaching the market which is is valued at $400 billion annually. When it comes to environmental impact, food loss and waste generate 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Food loss & waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability: FAO Read More
The Centre has given approval for procurement of 14.09 LMT of pulses and oilseeds for KMS 2020-21 for the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Haryana
Centre continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP Read More
The amount have been sanctioned to assist the states and state marketing federations in undertaking paddy procurement operations in a timely manner through their respective cooperative organisations
NCDC sanctions Rs 19,444 Cr for Kharif paddy procurement under MSP Read More
The webinar had a focused discussion on key aspects like sowing, weather impact, expected production, demand and supply as well as price outlook for Kharif pulses such as Urad, Moong and Tur
India Pulses and Grains Association hosts webinar on Kharif Crop Outlook Read More
The Mandi will provide a permanent shed to farmers to sell their produce. The area has also been provided with solar lights to ensure that the market goes on till evening even after the sunset. Drinking water facility has also been created in the market area
Former agriculture minister inaugurates Syngenta’s Modern Krishi Mandi Read More
Indonesia and Malaysia remain the largest oil palm producing countries, covering a total of 81 percent of RSPO’s total certified area
What does RSPO study say on the growth of palm oil cultivation? Read More
To discuss the procurement arrangements for KMS 2020-21, Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, chaired a meeting of state food secretaries through video conference recently
How would be rice procurement for Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21? Read More