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Centre effects Rs 165-per-ql increase in wheat MSP

The Government’s decision to fix wheat minimum support price (MSP) at Rs 1,285 per quintal for marketing season 2012-13 on Tuesday came after the States demanded hiking of MSP. The States had asked for an increase at the 56th meeting of the National Development Council (NDC). The announced MSP marks an increase of Rs 165 per quintal over the .....

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15 new mega food parks approved

The Government proposes to set up 15 new mega food park projects under the infrastructure development scheme with a total grant of Rs 787.50 crore. This is in addition to the 15 on-going projects. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved the 15 mega food projects, which will create infrastructure that would enhance the efficiency of .....

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Guar traders anticipate higher seed production despite lower acreage

Despite registering lower acreage of guar this season, gum traders are optimistic of attaining higher production. Guar gum traders maintained, despite shortage of area, timely rains in September would assist the productivity of the crop, thus raising its output prospects. As per guar traders, guar seed production this year is estimated to be 1.4 million tonnes (14 million bags) compared to .....

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J&K''s fruit production to touch 40 lakh tn by 2014

The Jammu and Kashmir government targets to produce 40 lakh tonnes of fresh and dry fruits in the state by 2014. "We hope that in 2014, the production and export of fresh and dry fruits from the state will be touched up to 40 lakh tonnes in Jammu and Kashmir", the Minister for Horticulture, Health and .....