India’s horticulture production in FY23 seen marginally higher

India’s horticulture production in FY23 seen marginally higher

NEW DELHI :India’s horticulture production, including that of vegetables and fruits, was 2.32% higher in financial year 2022-23 at 355.3 million tonnes, according to the agriculture ministry’s third advance estimates issued on Thursday. Production of vegetables is estimated to have increased to 213.88 mt in FY 2022-23 from 209.14 mt in the year prior due …

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Indonesia seeks 900,000 tonne onion from India amid export ban

Indonesia seeks 900,000 tonne onion from India amid export ban

New Delhi: Indonesia has sought 900,000 tonne of onion from India amid the ban on exports, a top government official said. This assumes significance as Indonesia is India’s largest trade partner in ASEAN, and imports onions mostly from the US, India and New Zealand. The request comes after India imposed a 40% export tax on …

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Thali cost increases in Nov as festival demand pushes up vegetable prices

Thali cost increases in Nov as festival demand pushes up vegetable prices

The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non- vegetarian thalis increased significantly in November as festival demand pushed up vegetable prices and due to lower output in the kharif season amid erratic rainfall conditions. While the cost of a veg thali rose 10% on month to ₹30.3 in November, non-veg thali cost went up 5% month-on-month …

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Exploring the latest natural solutions and innovations

Exploring the latest natural solutions and innovations

30 Nov 2023 — As the prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to rise globally, so do efforts to find effective and natural solutions. Nutrition Insight gathers industry insights by speaking to Valio, Ingredients by Nature, Nutrartis and PharmaLinea. The experts discuss dairy’s impact on diabetes risk, herbal alternatives and scientifically proven …

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How This Vegetable Can Help You Save From Burnt Rice Smell

How This Vegetable Can Help You Save From Burnt Rice Smell

Add four pieces of the vegetable to the vessel. Rice is one of the staple food items in India, is eaten at least once a day and is quite easy to cook. Rice, a dietary cornerstone in Indian households, often takes centre stage in daily meals, gracing tables in various forms like biryani and pulao. …

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