Vegetables

Maharashtra's Kavalapur cultivates carrots on 450 acres every year

Kavalapur village in Miraj taluka of Sangli district is known as "Carrot village" because the villagers cultivate carrots on hundreds of acres here

Potato and tomato output projected to be down by 4-5% in 2021-22

The production of overall vegetables is projected to be higher at 204.84 million tonnes as against 200.45 million tonnes in the said period

Ever had a purple tomato? USDA approves GM crop variety for cultivation

With the approval, the crop is free from regulations and may be grown freely across the USA. However, the fruit will have to go through more scrutiny before being sold in the markets

Why India remains a marginal player in global fruit and veggie market

Though a major producer, lack of infra has meant that country accounts for just 1% of market share, and relies predominantly on neighbours

Will consider importing vegetables, other edible items from India: Pakistan

It looks to import vegetables and other essential food items amid devastating floods

Vegetable prices spike as heavy monsoon rains hamper supplies

Monsoon rains, which were around 8 per cent deficient in June, came roaring back in July to record almost 17 per cent in excess

Retail prices of tomatoes down 13% in past week, 24% in past month: Govt

Prices of tomato as on December 21 for all the major cities were lower when compared to the corresponding prices one week and one month ago

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 140/kg in southern India due to rains

Tomato prices are ruling high since September-end in most retail markets of the country but there has been a sharp rise is southern states of late due to continuous rains

Retail-wholesale gap in prices of vegetables, edible oils widens in Delhi

Price difference stays largely flat for pulses during this period; govt starts cracking down on hoarders and black-marketeers

Centre releases 111,000 tonnes of buffer onion so far to cool down prices

The buffer onion was released in major markets

Rain effect on relatively less area on tomato, onion crops: Govt data

When onion and tomato prices soared last week, one of the many reasons given was that rainfall in several states producing the two crops was responsible for it.

Retail tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 93 per kg in metros due to crop damage

Among metro cities, tomatoes were sold at Rs 93 per kg in Kolkata, Rs 60 per kg in Chennai, Rs 59 per kg in Delhi and Rs 53 per kg in Chennai on Monday, data showed.

Prices of veggies, fruits rise in Delhi due to higher fuel rates: Traders

Prices of vegetables and fruits in the city's wholesale and retail markets have risen further this week as surging fuel prices continued to push transportation costs, traders said on Wednesday.

India's horticulture production set for 1.8% growth in in 2020-21

Retail food inflation rate fell to 1.89 per cent in January from 3.41 per cent in December

Agitating farmers refuse to budge, say here for 'decisive battle'

Reject offer for talks, siege of Delhi continues

Govt extends 50% subsidy on fruits, vegetables handled through Kisan Rail

In order to operate the scheme, the MoFPI will initially provide Rs 10 crore, which will be deposited with South Central Railway

Agri-tech startup Aibono raises Rs 15 cr for business growth, expansion

The Bengaluru based firn is an end-to-end aggregator platform that connects premium perishable vegetables from farm to fork

Mother Dairy ties up with Zomato to deliver fruits, vegetables in Delhi-NCR

Mother Dairy, a leading milk supplier in Delhi-NCR, sells fruits and vegetables through more than 300 Safal outlets.

Invest in your health by setting up your very own organic kitchen garden

Growing fruits and veggies on your terrace or other available space is neither expensive nor difficult. And since the produce is chemical-free, there are huge health benefits

Waste no more: A housing societies that grows organic food using manure

Those living in Mahim's Matoshree Pearl and Fortune Heights housing societies have been growing vegetables inside their respective compounds since 2018