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New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday assured that the country's agriculture sector and farmers will not be affected due to the West Asia Conflict, as the availability of seeds and fertiliser stocks is healthy for the upcoming Kharif season. The Ministry of Agriculture said that the seed availability for the Kharif season is in surplus of 19.29 lakhs, compared to the estimated 166.46 lakh quintals. Also Read | Husband's Duty To Maintain Wife Continues After De ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday assured that the country's agriculture sector and farmers will not be affected due to the West Asia Conflict, as the availability of seeds and fertiliser stocks is healthy for the upcoming Kharif season. The Ministry of Agriculture said that the seed availability for the Kharif season is in surplus of 19.29 lakhs, compared to the estimated 166.46 lakh quintals. Addressing a press briefing, Additional Secretary of Agricultu ...Read More >
Lucknow: UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi said on Tuesday that procurement of gram, lentil and mustard will be carried out from Apr 7 to Jun 30. During this period, the goal will be to directly benefit farmers through a transparent digital system, DBT payments and an extensive procurement network, he said.He said that state govt is continuously working to increase farmers' income, ensure fair prices for crops and strengthen agricultural sector. He added that procurement of pulses and o ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Tuesday said farmers would continue to benefit from the minimum support price (MSP) in the 2026-27 Rabi marketing season, asserting that transparency and direct payments remain the government's priority. Addressing media persons at Lok Bhawan, Shahi announced that procurement of gram, lentil and mustard would be carried out from April 7 to June 30 under an extensive, digitally monitored system. Payments will be made directly to farmers' A ...Read More >
Lucknow: Farmers will continue to receive the benefits of Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Rabi season 2026-27. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, while interacting with journalists at Lok Bhawan on Tuesday, said that procurement of gram, lentil and mustard will be carried out from April 7 to June 30. During this period, goal is to directly benefit farmers through a transparent digital system, DBT payments and an extensive procurement network. Surya Pratap Shahi said that under the leadersh ...Read More >
Lucknow, Mar 31 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government will start the procurement of pulses, oilseeds and other crops of the 2026-27 rabi season at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) from April 2, state Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Lok Bhavan media centre, Shahi outlined the state's strategy to ensure remunerative prices to farmers through effective procurement arrangements. He said that as per approval from the Centre, procurement of gra ...Read More >
The Central government has cleared a Madhya Pradesh government proposal to extend the price deficiency support scheme, also called the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY), to mustard procurement after its use for soybean in 2025. The scheme is meant to protect farmers from price volatility. The decision to extend the scheme to mustard was taken at a meeting in Delhi today between Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The Bhavantar scheme co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Thursday and secured several key approvals from the Central government for providing relief to farmers in the state. During the meeting, CM Yadav raised various issues related to agriculture and rural development in the state. Following the discussion, several farmer-centric decisions were taken that are expected to provide major relief to farmer ...Read More >
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced the launch of the 'Meri Rasoi' scheme, under which the state government will provide essential food kits to 40 lakh families registered under the National Food Security Act. Mann made the announcement while addressing the media after chairing a cabinet meeting. He said the initiative aims to ensure that children from poor families receive adequate nutrition. He said that the state government already provides subsidised wheat to beneficiar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) India and Argentina have signed a three-year work plan to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, capacity building, and technology exchange. The 2025-27 work plan was signed between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), an official statement said. ICAR Director General M L Jat and Argentina Ambassador Mariano Augustin Caucino exchanged the signed work plan on Wednesday ...Read More >
New Delhi: Wholesale prices stayed in deflation territory for the second straight month at 0.3% in November, as food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas were cheaper compared with a year earlier, official data released on Monday showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI), however, gained marginally from October, when it fell 1.2% on year, because of a seasonal uptick in the prices of some food items. Retail inflation, meanwhile, accelerated marginally to 0.71% in November from ...Read More >
New Delhi: Wholesale inflation in November this year was in a negative zone, down by 0.32 per cent due to falling prices of food articles, oils and electricity. However, the figure was still 0.71 per cent up as compared to the previous month, when the WPI recorded a sharp plunge registering at (-) 1.21 per cent in October and 2.16 per cent in November last year. This increase in November, however, is attributed to the month-on-month increase in the prices of pulses and vegetables, the government ...Read More >
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set for a one-day Odisha visit on Nov 10. He will be the Chief Guest at 'Mandia Dibasa', interact with farmers in Cuttack, and chair a key meeting at ICAR-CRRI to boost agriculture. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will be on a one-day visit to Odisha on November 10 (Monday). During this visit, he will participate in key programmes aimed at enhancing farmers' income, ensuring nu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 10 (ANI): As Odisha celebrates 'Mandia Divas', Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that millet remains an important crop since it effectively grows in less water and "poor soil", apart from being nutritious for the body. Speaking to reporters at Bhubaneswar Airport, Chouhan stated that the government was making efforts to increase millet production. Also Read | What Is an E-Passport? From Eligibility to Steps To Apply for Next-Gen Digital ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet approved a Rs 38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy to support farmers in the Rabi season. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised the favorable monsoon and water levels bolstering agriculture. The Central government emphasizes collaboration with states to enhance productivity and food security. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sanctioning a Rs 38,000 crore fertiliser s ...Read More >
The Central government has approved a significant procurement plan for pulses and oilseeds. Farmers in Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh will benefit from this initiative. Over Rs 15,000 crore will be spent to purchase crops for the Kharif 2025-26 season. This move aims to ensure better returns for farmers and boost agricultural production. The Centre on Monday approved the procurement plan of pulses and oilseeds worth over Rs 15,000 crore from farmers in four states, including ...Read More >
New Delhi: Against a global backdrop characterised by economic and trade policy uncertainty, India's economy gained momentum in the second quarter of FY26, which is particularly significant, as the US imposed higher tariffs on India in August, according to the Finance Ministry's monthly report released on Monday. Various supply-side high-frequency indicators have displayed healthy trends while demand conditions continued to improve with the GST reforms and festive season sentiments spurring con ...Read More >
New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts are set to bolster domestic demand by easing the tax burden on consumers and businesses, spurring consumption and investment across sectors, and supporting job creation, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic review for September, released on Monday. A strong performance in industry and services, along with a stable labour market, is expected to reinforce this momentum, the ministry noted. However, it cautioned that persistent global uncer ...Read More >
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Vellore, on Saturday as part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) - a nationwide campaign that celebrates India's progress in agriculture and reaffirms the collective resolve of "One Agriculture - One Country - One Team." This event underscores the Government of India's commitment to uniting national and state-level efforts to make agricu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Under Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, 36 schemes of 11 central ministries are being integrated to deliver comprehensive benefits to farmers, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, said on Saturday. Chouhan visited the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Vellore, and the visit symbolised the unity and integrated progress of India's agriculture sector under the theme "One Agriculture - One Nation - One Team." At Vel ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (UNI) Odisha has set an ambitious target to bring about 29.30 lakh hectares under various crops during the Rabi 2025-26 season. The target includes 15.13 lakh hectares under pulses, 3.70 lakh hectares under oilseeds, 4.97 lakh hectares under vegetables, 1.15 lakh hectares under condiments, and 0.21 lakh hectares under sugarcane. The state aims to produce 23.26 lakh MT of food grains, 8.20 lakh MT of pulses, and 4.21 lakh MT of oilseeds. Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo ...Read More >
The Gujarat government has announced Rs 947 crore relief package for farmers in five districts for crop damage due to heavy rains in August and September. Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani on Monday said the decision was taken by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who held meetings even on Diwali to ensure the special package is finalised for farmers. Assistance of Rs 563 crore will be provided as per provisions of SDRF, while Rs 384 crore has been added from the state budget, totalling Rs 947 cr ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy urged farmers to cultivate pulses alongside paddy to reduce India's dependence on imports. Inaugurating the 3rd Agricultural Insect Biocontrol Expo and the 33rd Foundation Day of Indian Council of Agricultural Research - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR) here on Sunday, he said the Centre has launched several welfare schemes and remains committed to farmers' upliftment. Bengaluru Rural MP, Dr CN ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended Diwali greetings to the countrymen and prayed for positivity and joy in everyone's life. Diwali is known as the festival of lights, symbolising the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country, where people light earthen lamps and candles and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: India's retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full impact of recent GST reforms, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report anticipates only a gradual pickup in price pressures in the months ahead. "Our projection for Oct CPI is tracking below 0.50 per cent as on date. Food inflation too is expected to fall sharply in Oct and continue to be in negative zone duri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India's retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full impact of recent GST reforms, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report anticipates only a gradual pickup in price pressures in the months ahead. "Our projection for Oct CPI is tracking below 0.50 per cent as on date. Food inflation too is expected to fall sharply in Oct and continue to be in ...Read More >
"Our farmer brothers are the backbone of Madhya Pradesh's economy. Every government decision is taken with their welfare in mind," Yadav said while addressing a farmers' thanksgiving event linked to the 'Bhavantar' scheme for soybean farmers. The state government is making all efforts to increase farmers' income and strengthen their financial condition, he said. "Crop turns into gold if water reaches a dry field. We will ensure that every farm in the state gets water," he said. " The farmers ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today interacted with our rural brothers and sisters during a 'Gram Chaupal' organised at Dumri Khurd village in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. A large number of locals, farmers, Self Help Group (SHG) members, and Panchayat representatives participated on the occasion, according to the release of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Also Read ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday assured farmers that the government will continue support to improve their income. She inaugurated the Farmers' Training and Common Facility Centre in Karnataka's Raichur district aimed at boosting the pulse value chain and empowering farmers. Sitharaman highlighted Raichur's potential as an Aspirational District, part of the NITI Aayog's programme to develop districts with untapped potential. She said that Raichur ranked number one among 112 aspi ...Read More >
The recent floods -- the worst in four decades -- and the subsequent October rains have disrupted Punjab's agricultural cycle this year, with experts warning that the setback could hit next year's wheat yield. Last season's wheat was sown over 35 lakh hectares (86 lakh acres) with 182 lakh tonnes of the crop procured. The prolonged wet spell and deluge have already delayed paddy harvesting by nearly a month, narrowing the ideal window for sowing wheat. So far, only about 20% of the kharif crop ...Read More >
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