Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces historic hike in special incentives for paddy and sugarcane
He said paddy procurement would begin in September and the government would offer an incentive of 289 per quintal for fine varieties, in addition to the MSP
Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits eastern China
Sugar mills to advance cane crushing schedule
Indian rice export prices near 10-month high amid El Nino fears and rising domestic paddy costs
Indian rice export prices remain near a ten-month high this week. Thai prices have reached a one-month peak, supported by buyer demand. Vietnam's rice exports are experiencing quiet trading activity due to weak demand. Bangladesh faces elevated rice prices after recent crop damage from flooding. Governments are developing climate-resilient rice varieties to address agricultural challenges.
DMK seeks adjournment motion on Cauvery dispute, slams TVK governments Agriculture Budget
Udhayanidhi Stalin said the DMK would raise the Cauvery issue in detail during the Assembly proceedings and expressed hope that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay would break his silence and respond to the Oppositions questions
