Govt sees record kharif pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereal output
The country is likely to harvest a record production of pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals in this year's kharif season on higher acreage under these crops so far despite the prediction of a deficient monsoon.
Jul 20, 2015, 22:35 PM IST
Centre to spend Rs 50,000 cr on agri sector, bring crop insurance: Arun Jaitley
Admitting that the condition of farmers is a "matter of concern", Jaitley said, "In the coming time, we have plans to spend Rs 50,000 crore on farming and irrigation sectors in the country."
Jul 14, 2015, 19:27 PM IST
Govt allocates Rs 200 crore for national agri market
The Department of Agriculture will set it up by creation of a common electronic platform deployable in selected regulated markets across the country.
Jul 02, 2015, 13:57 PM IST
Monsoon improves prospects for agri, economy: FM Jaitley
After slow progress, the southwest monsoon has advanced rapidly in India.
Jun 23, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
Sustaining 4% growth in agri sector a challenge: Singh
Sustaining 4 percent growth in the farm sector is a challenging task though it remains one of the top priorities of the government, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Monday.
Jun 08, 2015, 18:40 PM IST
Paddy sowing up 17% so far this Kharif season
Area under coverage for paddy has risen by 17 percent so far in this Kharif season at 2.68 lakh hectares amid forecast that monsoon rains will hit Kerala on May 30, two days ahead of its schedule.
May 22, 2015, 19:08 PM IST
Commexes' turnover rises 17% to Rs 5.43 lakh crore in April
The turnover of commodity bourses rose by 17 percent to Rs 5.43 lakh crore in April of 2015-16 fiscal as compared to Rs 4.64 lakh crore in the year-ago period, according to the Forward Markets Commission (FMC).
May 20, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
Wheat output may decline by 4% in 2014-15 on unseasonal rains
Wheat production may fall by 4 percent during the 2014-15 crop year from record 95.85 million tonnes in the previous year as the crop was affected due to the recent unseasonal rains and hailstorms.
May 13, 2015, 14:51 PM IST
British companies to invest $400 mn in Cuba
British companies will invest $400 million in Cuba initiatives, in areas that reportedly include agriculture, tourist infrastructure and energy, a business delegation said Thursday.
May 01, 2015, 07:16 AM IST
Agriculture sector needs to be corrected: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said agriculture was "an important sector" of the Indian economy that requires to be "corrected".
Apr 27, 2015, 17:33 PM IST
Agri MoS demands revamp of CACP to meet farmers' current needs
The purpose of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), which came into existence in January 1965, was to advise government on agriculture price policy and price structure to raise production and provide relief to consumers.
Apr 26, 2015, 10:33 AM IST
WTO members long way from finalising Doha round work programme
There has been a "sombre" progress by WTO members in finalising a work programme by July for the Doha round of talks and they are "a long way" from reaching an agreement on agriculture.
Apr 25, 2015, 03:09 AM IST
'Below normal rains pose risks on agriculture, growth front'
Below normal rains could hurt agricultural output and pose downside risks for the country's economic growth estimates, according to experts.
Apr 23, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
UP, Rajasthan, Haryana worst hit by rains, seek Rs 10,100 crore relief
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana were the worst hit states in the recent unseasonal rains and hailstorm and have sought over Rs 10,100 crore as relief from the Centre for the affected farmers, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Apr 21, 2015, 15:55 PM IST
Govt should incentivise farmers for drying grains: Swaminathan
Government should give incentive to farmers for drying the grains affected by unseasonal rainfall and hailstorm, eminent agri scientist M S Swaminathan said on Saturday.
Apr 04, 2015, 18:13 PM IST
Gujarat registered negative growth in agriculture in 2012-13: CAG
In its audit report of agriculture sector tabled in the Assembly yesterday, the CAG stated that though Gujarat did better than the national average growth rate in agriculture, it had registered negative growth during 2012-13.
Apr 01, 2015, 15:45 PM IST
Unseasonal rains damage 106.73 lakh hectares of rabi crops
Unseasonal rains and hailstorms during this month have damaged rabi (winter-sown) crops in 106.73 lakh hectares of area across 14 states as against the earlier estimates of 181 lakh hectares.
Mar 26, 2015, 19:50 PM IST
Government raises farm credit target to Rs 8.5 lakh cr for 2015-16
The government has clubbed 10 major schemes, including National Food Security Mission, under the umbrella scheme "Krishionnati Yojana" to be implemented by states with central assistance of Rs 9,000 crore during the 2015-16 fiscal.
Feb 28, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
Set up expert panels to boost agriculture: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday asked Niti Aayog and state governments to set up expert committees on agriculture to work out a common minimum programme for providing a boost to the sector.
Feb 19, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
Govt to launch 'Krishi Dak service' soon
The government is set to launch a new scheme 'Krishi Dak Service' aimed at distribution of improved seed varieties to farmers at their doorstep through post-offices.
Feb 18, 2015, 23:00 PM IST
