Hi, NewsWrap for December 11, 2023

11-December-2023: Maize, Moong, Bajra, and Ragi Prices Lag Behind in MSP, Spice Exports, OUAT Hosts Agri Journalism Sessions, Maize to be Procured by Govt at MSP

11 December 2023

  • MSP: Maize, Moong, Bajra, and Ragi Prices Lag Behind, In Contrast to Upward Trend for Major Kharif Commodities

    In the initial two months of the Kharif harvesting season, the mandi prices for five out of eleven major crops exceeded their respective Minimum Support Prices (MSPs), while soybean and groundnut prices aligned with the benchmark rates. However, moong (green gram), maize, ragi (finger millet), and bajra (millet) faced lower prices in agriculture market yards (mandis).

  • Spice Exports Soar to All Time High as Output Rises

    India's spice sector has demonstrated remarkable growth over the last two decades, with a 7% annual increase in production and a 4.4% annual expansion in the cultivation area from 2005-06 to 2020-21. The data, shared by Dr D Prasath and Dr Sudheesh Kulkarni of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Spices, reveals a rise in productivity from 1.63 to 2.5 tonnes per hectare during this period.

  • OUAT Hosts Agri Journalism Sessions, Nurturing Innovation in Farming Narratives

    Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) hosted the session on Agri Journalism at Biju Pattnaik Hall today in a vibrant gathering, drawing together eminent personalities and enthusiasts from the agricultural and media sectors. The event commenced with the registration of participants, setting the stage for an enriching exchange of ideas. The Inaugural session was graced by distinguished guests, their arrival marked by the presentation of flower bouquets, invocations, and the symbolic watering of the holy plant.

  • Maize to be Procured by Govt at MSP, Increased Production Targeted to Meet Biofuel Requirements

    The Indian government has approved a plan to purchase maize at federally fixed minimum support prices (MSP) and increase its production to meet the country's growing demand for biofuels. Maize, also known as corn, is crucial for ethanol production, which is blended with petrol, and serves as a significant component in poultry feed.

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