Latest Agri news and Updates
16 March 2021
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Centre procures 14.08 percent more paddy on MSP in comparison to last year
In the current Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Centre has continued to buy Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers accoding to existing MSP Schemes. This year there has been an increase of 14.08 percent against last year’s procurement of 595.77 LMT. Out of the total purchase of 679.65 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.82 LMT that is 29.84 percent of total procurement.
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Indian Institute of Spices Research gets patent for Microbes in Bio-capsules
The Indian Institute of Spices Research or IISR has got patent for a new method of storing as well as delivering microbes through biocapsules. The institute had submitted an application asking for a patent for this in 2013.
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Dentist Camping at Delhi Border for past three Months for Farmers' Cause
29-year-old Navkiran Natt, who is a dentist by profession, had never thought that she will have to spend three months camping at one of the Delhi borders - the site where farmers are protesting since so many days. Natt has been camping in a tent for 3 months now and is running a makeshift library for the protesting farmers.
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These Northeast States will witness widespread Rains, Thundershowers from 16-19 March
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that there could be fairly widespread rainfall or snowfall in Arunachal Pradesh for the next two days and decrease after that. In addition, isolated thundershowers are likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya from 16-19 March 2021.
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Natco Pharma Plants to launch pheromone product to control Pink Bollworm in Cotton
Natco Pharma Ltd is panning to come up with its first Green Label Pheromone product for Effective Management of Pink Bollworm or PBW in cotton crop in Kharif 2021.
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Centre to create two lakh tonnes of Onion Buffer Stock
The Centre is planning to obtain 2 lakh tonnes of onions for buffer stock in 2021-22 to prevent the increase in price and ensure easy availability during festive season when generally the supply is tight.
On the news
16 March 2021
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Profitable Agriculture Business Ideas: Earn in Lakhs per Year by Growing Lemon Grass; Step-by-Step Guide Inside
Do you know that there are many plants, which can make you rich or help…
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Meghalaya Governor Backs Protesting Farmers; Urges Centre Not to Pressurize
Governor Satya Pal Malik of Meghalaya voiced his full support for the farmers' agitation against…
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Health Benefits of the Humble Bottle Gourd
Bottle gourd and its benefits, nutritional detail, how to grow bottle gourd at home, and…
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Mahindra, Sonalika, Eicher, Escorts and John Deere Tractor Sales in February 2021
Given higher forecasts of rabi output and greater rural cash flows, the overall outlook for…
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Niche Agriculture brings the freshness of “Queen of Fruits”, Grapes
Grape cultivation is one of the most lucrative and profitable farming in India. Grapes are…
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After Diesel and Petrol, Edible Oil Price Increases Putting Kitchen Budget on Fire
There has been an increase of 95% in the prices of crude oil last year,…
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Top 5 Finalists BioAgro-Disruptor Award Candidates
Out of the top 11 applicants for the BioAgro-Disruptor award to be awarded during the…
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Contract Farming: Know about Latest Business Models, Advantages, Challenges, NABARD’s Role and much more
Contract farming is agricultural production undertaken out under the terms of an agreement between a…
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JK Agri Genetics collaborates with Bangladesh to hold field trials of genetically modified cotton
JK Agri Genetics Ltd, a subsidiary of the JK Organisation headquartered in Hyderabad, is working…
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Farmer’s Protest Big Update: YouTube Star Lilly Singh Takes Farmers' Protest to Grammys Red Carpet
The ongoing farmer’s protest has been witnessing lot of hues and cries and has invited…
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PMJDY Latest Update: 41.94 crore Accounts Opened So Far, Download Application Form & Check PMJDY Status Here
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: 41.93 crore accounts have been opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan…
