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Wheat sowing area rises by 2.28 per cent in rabi season

In the ongoing rabi (winter) season, the wheat sowing area rose marginally by 2.28 per cent to 239.49 lakh hectares while oilseeds acreage fell by 4.34 per cent to 86.52 lakh hectare, data released by the agriculture ministry said on Monday.

Direct buyer-seller meet to boost trade in north east

The vibrant Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region hosted an exclusive Buyer Seller Meet that brought together buyers from the North Eastern States and sellers from various parts of the country.