Government announces separate procurement centres for fine and non-fine rice varieties with ₹500 bonus per quintal incentive.

These easy-to-grow shrubs are improving all the time, and modern varieties continue to extend their versatility. As well as new tones and color combinations, several have improved shape, more ...

Of the 24 lakh hectares of paddy area, fine varieties are grown on 15 lakh hectares. Out of the estimated production of 14.6 million tonnes of paddy, fine varieties comprise 8.8 million tonnes.

As promised by the government, Rs 500 bonus will be paid per quintal to the fine varieties of paddy in addition to the Minimum support price (MSP) in this farming season, an official release said. The ...