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Cabinet Hikes Paddy MSP by ₹69 for 2025–26 Kharif Season

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

On May 28, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a hike in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the upcoming 2025–26 marketing season. Among the key changes, the MSP for common paddy has been increased by ₹69 to ₹2,369 per quintal, and […]

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ISRO’s Satellite Technology Forecasts Wheat Production

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has gone public with allegations that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not cleared his dues following his exit from the role in December 2024. Gillespie, who served a nine-month stint, expressed disappointment over not being paid for his services and said he was still waiting for resolution. “I’m […]

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India Lifts 20% Export Duty on Onions Effective April 1

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

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 Duty to End Amid Softening […]

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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

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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 […]

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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.