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Expect More Mangoes This Year, Despite Heat Waves: Senior Agri Official
India's overall mango production may increase by about 14 per cent to 24 million tonnes this year, ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture Director T Damodaran said today.
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Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess
The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent agri cess with effect from Friday.
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Amazon Signs Agreement With ICAR to Help Farmers Enrolled Under Kisan Store
Amazon India on Friday signed an agreement with the government's premier agri-research body ICAR to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help them achieve optimum yield and income. Under the MoU, Amazon and ICAR will collaborate to extend the latest and most precise agriculture practice that h...
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In Pre-Budget Meet, Farmers' Bodies Ask Centre To Lift Export Ban On Wheat
In a pre-budget consultation with the finance ministry, farmers' organisations on Tuesday asked the government to lift ban on exports of agri items like wheat and restrict import of products that cost below the minimum support price (MSP).
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Omega Seiki Partners With Agri Junction to Deploy 10,000 Electric Vehicles to Cater to Rural Market Demand
Omega Seiki and Agri Junction have partnered to deploy over 10,000 electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in rural markets, the company Faridabad-headquartered company announced on Friday. As part of the tie up, Omega Seiki will be deploying Rage+ range and Stream along with specialised new product line-up such as e-two-wheeler Mopedo, Stream Cit...
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Agricultural Exports Touched A Record Of $50 Billion In 2021-22: Government
Agricultural products exports for 2021-22 crossed $50 billion, the highest level ever achieved for agriculture outbound shipments
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Trade Body Seeks Support For Food, Beverage Industry
The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) on Tuesday suggested the government to announce incentives in the forthcoming Budget for activities such as branding and marketing of made in India products, setting up of modern R&D labs and duty-free import of raw material by SEZ units with an aim to promote the food and beverages industry.
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Budget 2022: Government Plans Rs 1.4 Trillion Subsidy To Placate Farmers
India may earmark $19 billion in union budget to compensate fertilizer entities for selling their products to farmers at less than market rates
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Finance Minister Doubles Healthcare Spending, Imposes New Agri Cess
Budget 2021: A new Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess will be imposed from Tuesday on customs duty levied on bullion, alcoholic beverages, coal and agri products ranging from apple to lentil
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Reforms To Help Farmers Earn More, 1 Lakh Crore For Agri Infrastructure
The government will provide Rs 1 lakh crore to fund agriculture infrastructure projects, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. It will also amend the Essential Commodities Act to ease restrictions on trade of farm products and enable better prices for farmers, she said in her third set of announcements on the mega economic stimulus to...
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Government Sets Agriculture Credit Target At Rs 15 Lakh Crore For FY21: Nirmala Sitharaman
The government will also promote one horticulture crop in one district on cluster basis, she said, adding that horticulture with 311 MT exceeded production of food grains.
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In Tit-For-Tat, India Hikes Import Duties On US Agri Products
In a retaliatory move, India has hiked customs duty on several goods, including Bengal gram, lentils and artemia, imported from the United States.
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Many "Spreading Confusion": PM Modi On Minimum Support Price For Crops
In an apparent attack on opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said confusion is being spread about the budget decision to fix MSP for crops, at least 1.5 times the production cost, and assured farmers that all major costs incurred will be included while declaring the support price.
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Consumer Goods Firms Hope For More Focus On Food Processing Sector
"A greater thrust on the food processing sector can bring in large efficiencies in the agri value chains and is a critical step to achieving the vision of doubling farmer incomes," said an ITC spokesperson.
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ITC Launches Premium Range Spices Under 'ITC Master Chef' Brand
The product is compliant with not just Indian standards but also EU standards as well, ITC said.
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Expect More Mangoes This Year, Despite Heat Waves: Senior Agri Official
India's overall mango production may increase by about 14 per cent to 24 million tonnes this year, ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture Director T Damodaran said today.
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Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess
The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent agri cess with effect from Friday.
-
Amazon Signs Agreement With ICAR to Help Farmers Enrolled Under Kisan Store
Amazon India on Friday signed an agreement with the government's premier agri-research body ICAR to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help them achieve optimum yield and income. Under the MoU, Amazon and ICAR will collaborate to extend the latest and most precise agriculture practice that h...
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In Pre-Budget Meet, Farmers' Bodies Ask Centre To Lift Export Ban On Wheat
In a pre-budget consultation with the finance ministry, farmers' organisations on Tuesday asked the government to lift ban on exports of agri items like wheat and restrict import of products that cost below the minimum support price (MSP).
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Omega Seiki Partners With Agri Junction to Deploy 10,000 Electric Vehicles to Cater to Rural Market Demand
Omega Seiki and Agri Junction have partnered to deploy over 10,000 electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in rural markets, the company Faridabad-headquartered company announced on Friday. As part of the tie up, Omega Seiki will be deploying Rage+ range and Stream along with specialised new product line-up such as e-two-wheeler Mopedo, Stream Cit...
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Agricultural Exports Touched A Record Of $50 Billion In 2021-22: Government
Agricultural products exports for 2021-22 crossed $50 billion, the highest level ever achieved for agriculture outbound shipments
-
Trade Body Seeks Support For Food, Beverage Industry
The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) on Tuesday suggested the government to announce incentives in the forthcoming Budget for activities such as branding and marketing of made in India products, setting up of modern R&D labs and duty-free import of raw material by SEZ units with an aim to promote the food and beverages industry.
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Budget 2022: Government Plans Rs 1.4 Trillion Subsidy To Placate Farmers
India may earmark $19 billion in union budget to compensate fertilizer entities for selling their products to farmers at less than market rates
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Finance Minister Doubles Healthcare Spending, Imposes New Agri Cess
Budget 2021: A new Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess will be imposed from Tuesday on customs duty levied on bullion, alcoholic beverages, coal and agri products ranging from apple to lentil
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Reforms To Help Farmers Earn More, 1 Lakh Crore For Agri Infrastructure
The government will provide Rs 1 lakh crore to fund agriculture infrastructure projects, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. It will also amend the Essential Commodities Act to ease restrictions on trade of farm products and enable better prices for farmers, she said in her third set of announcements on the mega economic stimulus to...
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Government Sets Agriculture Credit Target At Rs 15 Lakh Crore For FY21: Nirmala Sitharaman
The government will also promote one horticulture crop in one district on cluster basis, she said, adding that horticulture with 311 MT exceeded production of food grains.
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In Tit-For-Tat, India Hikes Import Duties On US Agri Products
In a retaliatory move, India has hiked customs duty on several goods, including Bengal gram, lentils and artemia, imported from the United States.
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Many "Spreading Confusion": PM Modi On Minimum Support Price For Crops
In an apparent attack on opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said confusion is being spread about the budget decision to fix MSP for crops, at least 1.5 times the production cost, and assured farmers that all major costs incurred will be included while declaring the support price.
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Consumer Goods Firms Hope For More Focus On Food Processing Sector
"A greater thrust on the food processing sector can bring in large efficiencies in the agri value chains and is a critical step to achieving the vision of doubling farmer incomes," said an ITC spokesperson.
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ITC Launches Premium Range Spices Under 'ITC Master Chef' Brand
The product is compliant with not just Indian standards but also EU standards as well, ITC said.
