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Nano urea demand pegged at 2.36 crore bottle for rabi season; six plants operational
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Nano urea demand pegged at 2.36 crore bottle for rabi season; six plants operational

The country’s nano urea requirement for the ongoing 2024-25 rabi season is estimated at 2.36 crore bottles of 500 ml each, with Uttar Pradesh leading…

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FAIFA releases agricultural roadmap, pushes for digital reform
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FAIFA releases agricultural roadmap, pushes for digital reform

The Federation of All India Farmer Association (FAIFA) released a comprehensive agricultural roadmap on Thursday, calling for enhanced digital infrastructure and sustainable farming practices to…

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Australia keen to explore opportunities in India's agri-tech space: Govt
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Australia keen to explore opportunities in India’s agri-tech space: Govt

New Delhi: Australia has expressed interest in exploring opportunities in India’s agri-tech space and further strengthening trade ties, the agriculture ministry said on Friday. Australian…

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Kharif output may be better than last year’s

New Delhi: Total production of main kharif crops-rice, pulses and maize-in the 2024-25 crop season is expected to surpass last year mainly because of good…

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Government to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October; targets 5 crore by March
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Government to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October; targets 5 crore by March

In a major push towards digitising the agriculture sector, the government will soon begin registration of farmers across the country to provide them with a…

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Agriculture sector: Syngenta CEO Jeff Rowe calls for faster regulatory approvals in India's agriculture sector
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Agriculture sector: Syngenta CEO Jeff Rowe calls for faster regulatory approvals in India’s agriculture sector

Switzerland-based Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe has expressed concern over “bureaucratic delays” in regulatory approvals of innovative products in India’s agricultural sector and urged the…

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AgriSURE fund launched by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Here's all you need to know about the initiative
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AgriSURE fund launched by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Here’s all you need to know about the initiative

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday launched the AgriSURE Fund and Krishi Nivesh Portal in New Delhi. The AgriSURE Fund aims to support those…

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RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das attributes India's Q1 GDP fall to EC model code of conduct, reduced spending; says 'growth story is intact'
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RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das attributes India’s Q1 GDP fall to EC model code of conduct, reduced spending; says ‘growth story is intact’

India’s economic growth decelerated to 6.7% in the April-June quarter of 2024, marking a 15-month low. This slowdown contrasts sharply with the 8.2% growth recorded…

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Fall in Q1 GDP numbers is because of elections code and restricted govt expenditure: RBI Governor
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Fall in Q1 GDP numbers is because of elections code and restricted govt expenditure: RBI Governor

After the release of the first quarter GDP numbers, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday stated that India’s growth story is intact. The governor was…

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There is a need to transform agriculture sector: PM Modi
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There is a need to transform agriculture sector: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed on the need to transform the agricultural sector and said the government is making comprehensive efforts to make…

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