In an effort to keep tabs on the sale, quality and distribution of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the state, the Andhra Pradesh government is mulling to come out with a 'GM Seeds Act'.
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said that it is necessary that farmers are given relevant information and guidance in simple language to generate better returns from farming activities.
The transaction was to be completed by June.
In an effort to rein in inflation, the State Trading Corporation is likely to float a tender to import up to 2 million tonnes of wheat this month.
Strengthening of rupee has made Indian rice dearer in the international market
Gujarat's mango growers are a happy lot today. Their produce, Kesar mangoes, are leaving Indian shores to conquer American palate on Thursday.
Finally, gold prices have started heading south this week. Prices of yellow metal tumbled to an eight-month low of Rs 8,600 per 10 gm
Commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission may not allow futures trading in cement.
The Bombay Stock Exchange is set to pick up 26 per cent stake in India's first demutualised online multi commodity exchange the National Multi-Commodity Exchange.
Commodity markets are attracting large non-traditional investors across the globe.
Fall in arrivals has caused a rise in maize prices during the first two weeks of June.
The Northeastern Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperative (NERAMAC) has agreed to purchase cashew nuts directly from cultivators in Tripura.
The arrival of the Atlantic Hurricane season marks an exciting time for futures and options traders. June 1st is the official start to the season.
After a slow start, the Central government's wheat procurement scheme picked up momentum in June with the agencies collecting 10.80 million tonne wheat from farmers during the season.
India's largest commodity boursethe Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)on Wednesday tied up with the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) of China to share knowledge and expertise for further development of their exchange ecosystems.
Increased use of genetically modified (GM) seeds is all set to boost the cotton output in India by almost 7 per cent in the year starting October.
Minister of Commerce & Industry Kamal Nath on Thursday announced a package of wide ranging measures to counter the negative impact of rupee appreciation on India's exports.
Stop loss is a vexatious word among traders in commodity and capital markets.
Eyeing diabetics and health conscious people, Taj Mahal Agro Industries Pvt Ltd recently launched a low glycemic rice brand - Moolgiri.
India's shrimp exporters heaved a sigh of relief last week following the decision of World Trade Organisation's anti-dumping panel to set July 24 as the deadline for the final hearing on the issue.
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