Millets production has decreased by 7% between 2013–14 despite increasing support rates

The actual acreage and production have decreased for all major crops, despite the government’s promotion of millets. When farmers receive guaranteed irrigation, experts claim that the only thing that will prevent them from switching to other crops is better returns. Ragi, bajra, and jowar’s total production have decreased by 7% to 15.6 million tonnes over…

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Jeera, pepper, and chilli output might increase by 23%, according to reports

This season (October 2022–September 2023), India’s production of chillies is anticipated to increase by 23%, and jeera (cumin) and pepper production are also anticipated to rise. According to reports presented at the International Spice Congress 2023 (ISC 2023), however, turmeric production will probably be lower due to waterlogging of the fields during the monsoon. Jeera…

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Godrej Agrovet intends to build a ₹250cr palm oil facility in Telangana

Godrej Agrovet is investing 250 crores in the construction of an oil palm processing complex in Telangana. The factory, which is being built in the Khammam district, would initially have a 30-tonne-per-hour capacity. A government statement issued here on Thursday stated that “the capacity can be quadrupled in a subsequent phase.” Godrej Agrovet Ltd.’s managing…

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