Govt rushes to keep food prices in check during elections

[ad_1] When an industry body recently urged the government to allow at least some sugar export, it was curtly told not to press for the issue until first week of June. The reason was obvious. The government does not want...

Mustard production likely to top record 12 million tonnes in 2023-24

[ad_1] The production of mustard seeds is likely to touch an all-time high of 12 million tonnes (mt) in the 2023-24 season, according to the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA). The association has released the details on the “mustard...

Govt focussing on palm oil to achieve self sufficiency in edible oil, says Prime Minister Modi

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the Government’s commitment to move towards self-sufficiency in edible oils production and harped on the importance of oil palm cultivation in the north-east region. This comes amidst India importing 57 per cent of...