Published: Aug 04, 2016

In Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, wholesalers are attributing a shortage in supplies to the soaring cost of bananas.

Published: Aug 03, 2016

In order to boost mango exports abroad, India is negotiating with different countries including Australia and South Africa.

Published: Aug 01, 2016

MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd, a national leader of the Indian breakfast category, is introducing a first-of-its-kind range of products - Veggie Idli Mix and Veggie Vermicelli.

Published: Jul 29, 2016

A good apple harvest is expected in Kanthallur in the state of Kerala, and this subsequently raises hopes of farmers in the villages of Perumala, Puthur, and Guhanathapuram.

Published: Jul 29, 2016

To encourage cultivation of vegetables under controlled atmosphere, Punjab government has empanelled five firms to assist farmers to set up polyhouses and polynet houses in their fields.

Published: Jul 25, 2016

Indian ginger prices are high compared to imports, and likely to stay firm till the new crop hits the market, traders said.

Published: Jul 25, 2016

The season of fresh barhi dates will start next week in Israel. The season will last until September. The volumes that are coming from Israel will be stable.

Published: Jul 12, 2016

In the Indian state of Tripura, a poor monsoon during the pineapple's flowering period has led to smaller fruit sizes, which has subsequently reduced demand.

Published: Jul 12, 2016

From today, Monday 11 July, traders at Vashi's APMC market are planning to go on an indefinite strike to protest's the government's decision to delist vegetables and fruits from wholesale markets, to pave the way for direct marketing between farmers and r

Published: Jul 11, 2016

MTR foods has signed a partnership agreement with Karnataka Horticultural Producers Cooperative Marketing and Processing Society (HOPCOMS) to buy fresh fruit and vegetables directly from farmers.

Published: Jul 08, 2016

A lack of rain in Pune has been attributed to high vegetables prices there. Although a good amount of rain has fallen over the past few days, it is unlikely to have an affect on prices anytime soon.

Published: Jul 06, 2016

Srinivaspur in the Kolar district borders Andhra Pradesh and is around 90 km from Bengaluru.

Published: Jul 06, 2016

India is creating its own organic products policy with clearly defined safety standards, traceability norms, soil certification guidelines and good agricultural practices.

Published: Jul 01, 2016

India is the world’s biggest producer of mangoes, with around 2.5 million hectares under cultivation.

Published: Jul 01, 2016

In Manipur, northeastern India, 30,000 hill farmers have gone organic, meaning that the state could soon become a leading organic producer in the country.

Published: Jul 01, 2016

Farmers in the city of Erode are unsure whether to prepare for the Kharif season, as the water situation is precarious.

Published: Jun 30, 2016

In Chitradurga, Karnataka, growers are appealing for a pomegranate research centre, as an ample amount of the fruit is grown there.

Published: Jun 27, 2016

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Saturday continued its crackdown against those involved in selling and manufacturing substandard and adulterated food products.

Published: Jun 24, 2016

Prices of tomato, a key ingredient for both food production and food processing, have doubled reaching the Rs 80 to Rs 100 per kg mark in most states across the country.

Published: Jun 21, 2016

Prathipati Pulla Rao, Agriculture Minister of India’s Andhra Pradesh recently inaugurated a shrimp feed plant for BMR Industries at Damavaram village, Andhra Pradesh.