They are worried at more than one forecast of a possibly weak monsoon, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.
The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked exporters to prepare a strategy for the next five years and start working in that direction.
Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar
Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have announced loan waivers for farmers, while Maharashtra has not despite Opposition pressure. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports.
Big Basket, Haldiram's & Amul among 101 cold chain projects okayed
The monsoon this year in India was likely to be 'below normal' at 95% of LPA: Skymet
The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.
Oilseed output to surpass its previous record of 32.75 mt in 2013-14 to 33.59 mt this year
Mangoes from India are popular in the Middle East, the Far East, the United States and European countries.
UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.
Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar
Demand bounces back but uncertainty over GST rate for jewellery casts a shadow over future.
The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.
Chinese government was expected to start sales from its cotton reserves on March 6.
El Nino is often associated with below average warmer, dry weather across Asia Pacific region.
Crops including fruit, vegetables account for 60% of GDP in agriculture, forestry, fishing sector.
With grain procurement target significantly higher, FCI is faced with storage space shortage.
Recovery seen in Q4, companies continue to focus on enhancing cash flow
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