Policy

Food production for 2022-23 estimated at record 329 million tonnes

The total production however, fell by almost 1 million tonne compared to the third advanced estimates put out by the agriculture ministry in May this year

MC Interview | Delhi to begin seeing colder temperatures from October 15: IMD Chief

A delayed monsoon withdrawal and resultant persistent humidity has led to higher temperatures and increased discomfort, as per India Meteorological Department. 

India-Canada FTA on pause till political issues resolve: Sources

The India-Canada negotiations were re-launched in March 2022 after the countries held the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment

After tomato, onion prices set for eye-watering rise

A dip in onion acreage coupled with low carryover stocks from the rabi season has put onion prices on a rising trajectory, with prices hitting Rs 2,500 a quintal at Pimpalgaon and Lasalgoan, Asia’s largest onion market

IMD working to sharpen forecast tools in view of changing weather patterns

India’s weather pattern has seen a swift change, with the monsoon bringing in heavy rain followed by spells of dry weather, says DS Pai, Head of the IMD’s Environment Monitoring and Research Centre.

Rice sown area widens 2.69% days after ban on exports amid erratic rainfall

The sown area for rice had remained low by 6.1 percent till July 17.

Tomato to get even costlier in weeks ahead; relief only by September

Unseasonal rains, the resulting disruption in transportation and supply chains have affected the prices of a number of vegetables. Tomato prices are expected to touch Rs 300 a kg, but the government’s July 12 directive might provide some respite.