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India's wheat planting up 6.6%, rapeseed sowing drops
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India's wheat planting up 6.6%, rapeseed sowing drops

Indian farmers have increased wheat planting by 6.6% compared to last year, reaching 20 million hectares since October 1. This could boost wheat production and…

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Indian farmers shift from rapeseed to other crops as temperatures soar
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Indian farmers shift from rapeseed to other crops as temperatures soar

Rapeseed and mustard planting in India is set to drop despite higher prices, as above-average temperatures during the sowing season prompt farmers to switch to…

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Piyush Goyal: India, UAE to set up food corridor at $2 billion investment: Piyush Goyal
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Piyush Goyal: India, UAE to set up food corridor at $2 billion investment: Piyush Goyal

India and the UAE will set up a food corridor with an expected investment of USD 2 billion which will cater to the UAE market…

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Indian farmers get just one-third of the price we pay for fruits and vegetables
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Indian farmers get just one-third of the price we pay for fruits and vegetables

Indian farmers receive only about one-third of the final selling price of fruits and vegetables, according to research papers published by the Reserve Bank of…

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Indian farmers: Global Inc comes shopping for farm fresh green cred

Microsoft, HSBC, JP Morgan, and Amazon are among multinationals getting a helping hand from Indian farmers for reducing their carbon footprint. These global giants are…

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Kharif crop sown area soars to over 704 lakh hectares, pulses area increases, cotton declines
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Kharif crop sown area soars to over 704 lakh hectares, pulses area increases, cotton declines

The total area during the kharif season this year has crossed 704 lakh hectares. This marks a notable rise from the 680.36 lakh hectares recorded…

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20 pc retaliatory duty removal on American apple imports to have 'zero' impact on Indian farmers: official
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20 pc retaliatory duty removal on American apple imports to have ‘zero’ impact on Indian farmers: official

The decision to remove 20 per cent retaliatory customs duty on imported American apples will have a “zero” impact on Indian farmers as the government…

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El Nino contingency plan being readied for farmers & output

The government is putting in place a contingency plan to mitigate harm and protect farmers and farm output as chances of El Nino in the…

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