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New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the upcoming kharif 2026 season, allocating Rs 41,534 crore to support farmers. The allocation is higher than the Rs 37,216 crore earmarked for kharif 2025, reflecting increased global prices of key inputs such as urea, DAP, MOP and sulphur, the government said in a statement. Also Read: Key fertiliser buyer India issues tender as war hits supply The approved ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): In a move aimed at strengthening fertiliser availability amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has floated a global tender for the bulk import of granular and prilled urea, according to an official notice issued on April 4, 2026. The tender comes as part of coordinated efforts under the Department of Fertilizers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of key agricultural inputs, even as global supply chains face pressure du ...Read More >
India has adequate seed stock available for the upcoming sowing season, a government official said on Wednesday, as war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply chain. "India has enough seed stock available for the upcoming sowing season," Additional Secretary, Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi said during the government's inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia. Also read: Tanker carrying Iran crude signals India after 7-year import gap ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday assured that the country has an adequate supply of seeds and agro-chemicals for the upcoming kharif season, and asked states to check hoarding, black marketing, smuggling and diversion of fertilisers for non-farm usage. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi, additional secretary in the agriculture ministry, said, there is an adequate availability of seeds for the upcoming kharif (summer-sown) sowing ...Read More >
Kishangarh (Rajasthan), Mar 31 (PTI) Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has assumed a new identity over the years -- a viral tourist destination that often features in selfies and reels. The biggest attraction here is the all-white marble dumping yard, Asia's largest, which is often confused for a snow-covered landscape. It draws more than 5,000 visitors every day and up to 20,000 on weekends. While the administration and business owners in the area are ple ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat Cabinet took stock of the impact of unseasonal rains on agriculture, with Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani saying that timely government intervention has played a crucial role in strengthening Rabi crop cultivation this season. He said the assistance extended to farmers helped mitigate weather-related challenges and has contributed to an expansion in the area under Rabi sowing. Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Vaghani said the go ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday warned of stringent action, including under the National Security Act (NSA), against those involved in selling adulterated fertilisers and black marketing. Chairing a high-level meeting in the presence of the agriculture and cooperative minister, the chief minister issued strict instructions to ensure adequate availability and smooth distribution of fertilisers across the state. He said accountability would be fixed ...Read More >
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the state government has today released Rs. 380 crore for Bajra-producing farmers under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana. He said prosperity in the state is not possible without the prosperity of farmers, and therefore, farmers' welfare remains the top priority of the government. Farmers are provided subsidies on agricultural machinery from sowing to harvesting. In case crops are damaged due to natural calamities, provisions for compensation and cro ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The success of Punjab's campaign against paddy stubble hinges on farmers' willingness to use in-situ crop residue management (CRM) machinery and industrial tie-ups to use straw as raw material. Meanwhile, innovative solutions -- like applying bio-decomposers to the straw or growing mushrooms with it -- remain on paper.To effectively dispose of 19.32 million tonnes of paddy straw this season, the Punjab govt prepared a Rs 500 crore action plan 2025-26 this year, integrating stricter p ...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 >
Wheat is the main rabi (winter) crop, with sowing beginning from late October, while harvesting from March onwards. Other rabi crops include jowar, barley, gram and lentil. The government on Wednesday announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27 marketing year. The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. Last year, wheat MSP was fixed at Rs 2,425 per quintal for 2025-26 marke ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The government on Wednesday announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year, up from Rs 2,425 per quintal last year. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Briefing the media, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet had approved the MSP for six rabi crops for 2026-27 based on recommendations of the Commission ...Read More >
Punjab farmers' bodies on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) slammed the action against paddy growers for stubble burning and demanded a cash incentive for crop residue management. Despite a ban on crop residue burning, many farmers continue to indulge in the practice to clear the fields for sowing the next wheat crop. Punjab, Haryana commit to 'eliminate' stubble burning this winter Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi after harvesting of the ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (PTI) 'Nukkad nataks', informative wall paintings and other activities will be part of the Punjab government's extensive campaign to highlight the ill effects of stubble burning and the benefits of crop residue management (CRM) machinery, officials said on Sunday. Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said the state government has unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious information, education and communication (IEC) plan for crop residue management as part of its move to ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Kharif sowing in Gujarat is off to a strong start this year, with groundnut acreage surging past the normal average and cotton sowing witnessing a sharp uptick, buoyed by timely and widespread monsoon showers. As of July 7, groundnut was sown across 17.59 lakh hectares, surpassing the state's normal sowing area for the oilseed crop, an increase from 14.09 lakh hectares covered in the corresponding period of 2024. Cotton was sown over 17.10 lakh hectares, accounting for 67.5% of the no ...Read More >
KENDRAPARA: Farmers of Rajkanika block are up in arms against the Agriculture department, accusing it of supplying them spurious paddy seeds in May. They alleged that despite sowing the seeds in time, the plants failed to flower by July, a stage normally reached within 20 to 25 days of germination. With their hopes dashed, many farmers are now warning of a looming food crisis due to the barren seeds. "I wasted my strength and money on my land because of the spurious seeds. I sowed the seeds su ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami swapped his official duties for the humble task of a farmer on Saturday, personally participating in paddy sowing on his private farmland in Nagra Terai, Khatima. The rare gesture was a powerful tribute to the unwavering hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of the state's farming community. Embracing traditional agricultural practices, CM Dhami offered fervent prayers to Bhumiyan Devta (the deity of land), Lord Indra (God of rains), and ...Read More >
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that four bank accounts had been opened using her Aadha ...Read More >
Lucknow: Agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Friday said there is no shortage of fertiliser in the state and 25% of urea supplied through private company rake points will now be distributed by the PCF to make the distribution process more transparent and efficient. The minister said sowing of zaid crops has already begun, and farmers are being provided with the required seeds and fertiliser on time. Shahi added that the state government is working proactively to ensure the timely availabi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Escorts Kubota Limited reported a 2.2 per cent rise in total tractor sales for June 2025, selling 11,498 tractors compared to 11,245 units in June 2024. According to Escorts Kubota Limited, the company's Agri Machinery Business showed strong export growth, even as domestic sales remained steady. Domestic tractor sales stood at 10,997 units in June 2025, slightly lower than 11,011 units in the same month last year. However, export sales more than doubled, reachi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Escorts Kubota Limited reported a 2.2 per cent rise in total tractor sales for June 2025, selling 11,498 tractors compared to 11,245 units in June 2024. According to Escorts Kubota Limited, the company's Agri Machinery Business showed strong export growth, even as domestic sales remained steady. Domestic tractor sales stood at 10,997 units in June 2025, slightly lower than 11,011 units in the same month last year. Also Read | 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4': New Twis ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Farmers are experiencing a significant setback because of the unpredictable rainfall. There is concern that planting will be lost because of heavy rainfall. Farmers are experiencing the embarrassment of leaving their fields uncultivated. Farmers are concerned because the seeds in their rice fields have decayed. Because the dust collector hasn't had an opportunity because of the rains, there is a call for the government to genuinely evaluate the situation of the farmers. This year, ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jun 5 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday drove a tractor in a Patiala field during his day-long visit to Punjab, saying if a minister cannot operate a farming vehicle, then he cannot truly understand the struggles faced by farmers. Chouhan also recalled the contribution of Punjab farmers in foodgrain production, referring to the green revolution and said he bows to the fertile land, state growers and their zeal and passion. Also Read | Who Is Pinaki ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jun 5 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday drove a tractor in a Patiala field during his day-long visit to Punjab, saying if a minister cannot operate a farming vehicle, then he cannot truly understand the struggles faced by farmers. Chouhan also recalled the contribution of Punjab farmers in foodgrain production, referring to the green revolution and said he bows to the fertile land, state growers and their zeal and passion. He assured farmers that th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 key kharif crops for the marketing season 2025-26. The government, every year, revises the MSP of kharif crops ahead of the sowing by farmers, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi-Led Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Greenlights 2 Multitracking Railways Projects Worth INR 3,399 Crore in Maharashtra, Madhya ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the early onset of pre-monsoon showers, farmers across Telangana have started their agricultural activities ahead of schedule. However, the agriculture department is facing strong criticism for failing to provide adequate fertilizers and seeds necessary for the current season. According to officials, there is a significant shortfall in the availability of essential inputs like urea and cotton seeds, which may negatively impact crop planning and productivity across the state. Al ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability to the consumers and to maintain a stable price regime. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the production of pulses and onion in 2024-25 is estimated to increase over last year due to good monsoon rains and favourable weather conditions. Tur production is estimated to be 35.02 LMT which is 2.5 per cent higher than last year's produ ...Read More >
Defying pollsters, exit polls, and predictions, the BJP scored a hat trick in Haryana, albeit with a narrow lead in the recent Assembly election. It formed a government on its own sans any ally, and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assumed office for a second consecutive term with relative ease. But the euphoria did not last long. In the first Assembly session convened after the new government took over, the opposition, led by the Congress and the electorally diminished Indian National Lok Dal, ...Read More >
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