Sugarcane growers in India oppose Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) hike
Sugarcane cultivators in India are opposing the government’s decision to revise the fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane from Rs. 2,550 per tonne …
Indian farmers to only partially benefit from new MSP rates, says Ind-Ra
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) agency said that the current problem faced by farmers is essentially an agricultural distress and not a generalised rural …
India delays decision to hike MSP for wheat, announces a 150 per cent hike in support price for kharif crops
Despite farmers group and union’s petition to raise procurement price, the government is delaying the decision on deciding minimum selling price (MSP) on …
India increases price of ethanol in a bid to help sugar mills and cane farmers
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), has increased the basic price of ethanol produced from C-grade molasses by Rs. 2.85/ litre (or 7%) for the …
Cane price rationalisation remains key for oversupply hit sugar industry: ICRA
The domestic sugar sector has been going through a situation of excess supply which has negatively impacted their prospects. To support the industry, the …
Farm crisis takes centre stage in national politics
Farm loan waivers and minimum support price for majority of crops are causing double trouble for the national economy. Not only do they add to the fiscal …
Black pepper traders in India protest against forced imports from Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Brazil
Small time pepper traders in India are feeling cornered over the tactics adopted by larger fish in the pond, as big traders are indulging in importing black …
Plunge in global coffee prices has got Indian coffee growers and traders worried
The worries of the Indian coffee-growers are likely to increase due to anticipation of ample global supply of coffee, adding to the woes of Indian coffee …
Apex co-operative bank of Maharashtra, India to raise sugar valuation to Rs 2,900 per quintal
The Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB), the apex cooperative bank of the state, has decided to increase sugar valuations to Rs 2,900 per quintal, …
Need to connect India’s farmers to a value-chain to empower them, says agriculture secretary
There is a need to connect farmers in India to a value-chain, as this will help them in becoming agri-entrepreneurs, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary, …