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Centre plans for separate agriculture budget

The Union government is planning to introduce a separate agriculture Budget like the railway Budget during the budget session of the Assembly. According to the Union agriculture ministry, this will allow the government to assess the gross domestic production of the country in a better way. “Most of the states like Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka adopted a separate agriculture Budget when they .....

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Rice Prices To Be Steady On Tight Supply

Asia's rice prices will likely hold steady for the next few weeks due to tight supply and concerns over a Thailand government scheme that may boost prices. Thai and Vietnam 5% broken rice prices are hovering around $550 a metric ton, free on board. Many growers and millers are already holding back grain in anticipation of the government scheme, said Chookiat Ophaswongse, managing director of .....

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Beetles sing the blues for Indian basmati in US

Indians travelling to the US will no longer be able to carry premium rice such as basmati and sona masuri for their friends and relatives there, with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) clamping down on the practice. The USDA has also imposed stringent conditions on rice imports from 22 countries including India following detection of a deadly pest called Khapra beetle in .....

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APEDA to participate in Pro Foods/Pro Pack in Sri Lanka

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will be participating in Pro Foods/Pro Pack, 2011, a comprehensive processed foods and packaging exhibition, held from August 26-28, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. "With the changing global trends, we need to associate more with our neighbouring countries and understand the potential for Indian food products in .....