Locally produced vegetables like ash gourd are available in abundance in Kochi even as prices of vegetables from neighbouring states have gone up significantly. Photo: H. Vibhu
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4.5 pc farm growth sustainable this year: Pawar
Mumbai (PTI): Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Sunday said 4.5 per cent growth in agriculture is sustainable this year. "The report of rabi crop indicates that we will be able to maintain the agriculture growth rate at 4.5 per cent this year ... More

Govt may review wheat flour exports
New Delhi (PTI): The government may allow export of wheat flour, which was banned last year along with wheat as part of a host of steps to contain inflation. "Allowing export of wheat flour is under consideration," Commerce Secretary G K Pillai ... More

Global body to discuss rubber price issue on Nov. 27-28
New Delhi (PTI): Domestic natural rubber prices have dipped 29 per cent this month, as tyre makers cut down on production by as much as 20 per cent, following slowing of demand. Prices of the synthetic has come down to Rs 6,200 per quintal as on ... More