India Lifts 20% Export Duty on Onions Effective April 1

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

Agriculture National

The Indian government has announced that it will lift the 20% export duty on onions from April 1, 2025. The decision comes as a response to improved domestic supply conditions and the anticipated arrival of a strong rabi onion harvest, which has already begun easing prices in the market. Export

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Heatwaves Devastate Alphonso Mango Yield in Konkan Region

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

The Konkan region of Maharashtra, known for its high-quality Alphonso mangoes, is facing a severe crisis as extreme heatwaves have significantly reduced mango yields. Farmers are reporting major losses, raising concerns about the future of mango cultivation and its economic impact on the region. Heatwaves Disrupt Mango Production Since the beginning of the year, the […]

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Northeast India Set to Become New Saffron Cultivation Hub

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The northeastern region of India is poised to become a significant hub for saffron cultivation, following the successful implementation of the Mission Saffron initiative since 2021. This ambitious project has expanded saffron farming across states like Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya, with large-scale cultivation now underway in Menchukha (Arunachal Pradesh) and

Agriculture

Poultry Farmers Urge Government to Boost Maize Cultivation Amid Rising Ethanol Demand

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

Poultry farmers in India are urging the Union Government to enhance maize cultivation in response to the increasing diversion of maize for ethanol production, which has led to a significant rise in poultry feed costs. Maize constitutes approximately 60% of poultry feed, and its growing use in ethanol production has created a severe shortage for […]

Agriculture

Punjab Farmers Default on ₹3,006 Crore in Cooperative Bank Loans

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2025

Farmers in Punjab have defaulted on ₹3,006 crore in loans from the Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank, with large landholders accounting for over 12% of the total default amount.