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July 19, 2023

  • Parshottam Rupala Inaugurates Int’l Symposium on Sustainable Livestock Transformation at NDDB Anand

    Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) of G20, Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying inaugurated an International Symposium on Sustainable Livestock Transformation at NDDB, Anand yesterday.Rupala commended NDDB for organising the symposium and emphasised the role of technology in the livestock sector. He said that the Symposium deliberations will help disseminate various innovations in the livestock sector for sustainable transformation. 

  • SBI Chief General Manager Shantanu Pendsey Visits KJ Chaupal, Says '1 Trillion Crop Loans Given to Farmers'

    SBI Chief General Manager Shantanu Pendsey was invited at the prestigious KJ Chaupal by the Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Krishi Jagran, MC Dominic on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to throw some light on the barrage of works being done by the State Bank of India for over 200 years in a row. Incepted in 1995, SBI is one of the most trusted banks as over "1.5 farmers across the country avail SBI banks' services," Mr, Pendsey says.

  • Fruit and Vegetable Exports to Ease as 'IG Intl' and 'The Fresh Connection' Collaborate

    IG International, a leading fresh fruit importer, and The Fresh Connection, a prominent exporter of fresh produce to international markets, have recently announced a joint venture. The primary objective of this partnership is to expand the availability of premium-quality fruits and vegetables from India to both new and existing export markets.

  • VST Tillers Tractors Ltd Unveils VST 929 DI EGT Tractor in Tamil Nadu Showcases a Range of Products at the AGRI INTEX 2023

    VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, unveiled its all-new VST 929 DI EGT compact tractor at AGRI INTEX 2023, India’s Premier Agriculture Trade Fair, in Coimbatore on July 15. Equipped with a three-cylinder 28HP DI Engine, VST 929DI EGT offers the highest torque and Power in the 28HP category with best-in-class fuel efficiency. VST 929DI EGT offers Dual Acting Power Steering, Superior Styling, and Great Ergonomics.

  • Jeera Prices Hit ₹60,000 per Quintal on NCDEX, Registering a 90% Yearly Surge

    Jeera (cumin) prices have undergone a significant surge, nearly doubling since the beginning of the year, and have reached a peak of Rs 60,000 this week. The September contracts closed at Rs 61,080 on Tuesday, briefly touching a high of Rs 61,740 within the day. In the physical market, the Unjha agricultural produce marketing committee (APMC) yard recorded a modal price of Rs 57,000 for the spice seed on Tuesday. This surge in prices can be attributed to several factors, including concerns over output amid robust demand, particularly from export markets.

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