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Commodities Insecticides India Launches GRANUVIA Insecticide for Brown Plant Hopper Control in Paddy
Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL) announced the launch of GRANUVIA, a next-generation insecticide for brown plant hopper (BPH) control in paddy in Karnataka. Developed by Corteva Agriscience, GRANUVIA provides up to 60 days of BPH control and also targets stem borer. The product addresses major pest threats that can cause 20-60% yield losses from BPH and 10-30% from stem borer.
Commodities Up to 83% Rainfall Deficit in Kashmir Valley Threatens Apple Orchards and Paddy Fields
A severe rainfall deficit across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, with Shopian recording an 83% shortfall, is harming apple orchards and paddy fields. Horticulture experts warn of fruit cracking and lenticel blotch, while farmers report drying fields and hardened soil, raising the risk of substantial crop loss. Widespread rains are expected from July 19.
Commodities India's kharif sowing reaches 48% of normal area; paddy deficit narrows to 9%
As of July 10, India's kharif sowing covered 531.25 lakh hectares, 48% of the normal area and 16% lower year-on-year. Paddy transplanting deficit narrowed to 9% from 13% a week earlier, but pulses, oilseeds, and coarse cereals saw double-digit declines. Monsoon rainfall deficit stood at 19% for June 1-July 13, raising concerns for future sowing.
Commodities India's Paddy Acreage Deficit Narrows to 13% on 35% Surplus Rains in Early July
Aided by a 35% surplus of rain in the first five days of July, India's paddy acreage deficit narrowed to 13% as of July 5 from 25% on June 25. However, overall kharif crop acreage remains 21% lower year-on-year. Cotton, soybean, and pulses continue to show significant shortfalls.
Commodities India Identifies 77 Paddy and 65 Maize Districts Prone to 10% Yield Loss from El Nino
India's agricultural research body ICAR has identified 77 paddy and 65 maize-growing districts that are prone to at least 10% yield loss during El Nino years, based on historical analysis of 2002, 2004, and 2009 droughts. The government is using this vulnerability map to prepare contingency measures, while the current monsoon season has seen a 42% rainfall deficit so far.
Commodities Cotton acreage in North India shrinks 22% in kharif as farmers shift to paddy
Cotton acreage in North India declined about 22% this kharif season to 9 lakh hectares, driven by farmers shifting to paddy due to assured procurement and better returns. Total Indian cotton area as of June 12 was 9.53 lakh hectares, down 28% from last year. Industry experts cite pink bollworm infestation, weather uncertainties, and below-MSP prices as key factors.
Commodities Telangana rice surplus challenge grows as paddy output triples in a decade
Since 2014, Telangana's paddy output has nearly tripled, reaching 1.70 crore tonnes in 2024-25, driven by irrigation expansion and MSP procurement. The resulting surplus, now exceeding 20 lakh tonnes, has prompted a policy paper from PJTAU's C-SAS recommending crop diversification, export development, and procurement rationalisation to manage the growing stockpile.
Commodities Maize Farmers Shift to Cotton Amid El Niño Concerns
Indian maize farmers are shifting to cotton, soybean, paddy, and ragi due to anticipated below-normal rainfall from El Niño and market profitability. The shift varies by region, with Madhya Pradesh seeing increased cotton acreage.
Commodities Telangana Dominates India's Paddy Procurement with 60% Share
Telangana has emerged as a leader in India's paddy procurement, accounting for 60% of the total during the Rabi season. The state's efforts, led by CM Revanth Reddy, include significant government incentives and infrastructure projects to support farmers.
Commodities Paddy Prices Steady Amidst TNC's New Sustainability Initiative
Paddy prices on the CBOT remain steady as The Nature Conservancy launches a scheme to incentivize service providers to prevent stubble burning in India. This initiative aims to enhance sustainable farming practices and reduce carbon emissions.
Commodities India's Summer Crop Area Rises 3% Amid Paddy, Moong Decline
India's summer crop area has increased by 3% to 86.02 lakh hectares, despite a decline in paddy and moong acreage. The Madhya Pradesh government's bonus for urad has shifted planting preferences.