BIG Bonanza To Farmers Ahead Of Kharif Season! Centre Clears Rs 24,400 Crore Fertiliser Subsidy
This scheme aims to ensure that farmers can get fertilisers they need at prices that are subsidised, meaning they're cheaper and more affordable.
Feb 29, 2024, 19:26 PM IST
Govt Sets Target To Procure 521.27 Lakh Tonnes Of Rice From Kharif Crop
Six minor millets have also been introduced to be purchased by the states at MSP of Ragi starting this KMS 2023-24, up to three years.
Aug 23, 2023, 20:54 PM IST
Chhattisgarh to roll out Rs 9,000 per acre financial aid for drought-hit farmers, says CM Bhupesh Baghel
The farmers will be given an assistance of Rs 9,000 per acre on the basis of survey for assessment of damage under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana.
Aug 29, 2021, 22:57 PM IST
UP likely to set a new record in paddy production for 2nd year in a row; storage capacity goes up in 3 years
The Agriculture Department, Uttar Pradesh, had set a target of cultivating paddy on 60 lakh hectares of land out of 96.03 lakh hectares in this Kharif season, of which sowing had been done on 57.72 lakh hectares till August 4 . Sowing of paddy on the remaining land is likely to be completed by August 15.
Aug 09, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
Cabinet approves release of pulses to States with discount of Rs 15 per Kg
Government has made record procurement of pulses during Kharif 2017 and Rabi 2018 marketing season under Price Support Scheme.
Aug 09, 2018, 17:57 PM IST
Opposition seeks debate on no aid disbursal to farmers for pest-hit crops
The opposition Congress and NCP today criticised the BJP-led Maharashtra government in the state Assembly for not providing relief to farmers whose crops were affected by the 'pink bollworm' during the kharif season.
Feb 28, 2018, 13:24 PM IST
Farm growth may slip to over 3% in FY18: Niti Aayog
The expected 3 per cent growth this year is not that bad when compared to 2016-17 fiscal when the sector grew from a low base effect, he said.
Oct 13, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Paddy sowing area up 6%; pulses rises 23% in kharif season
Cotton acreage has risen to 71.82 lakh hectares as against 67.89 lakh hectares. Jute area is down to 6.95 lakh hectares from 7.27 lakh hectares.
Jul 07, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
Pulse prices fall 30%, chana rates likely to ease: Govt
Pulse prices have dropped by about 30 percent in the last one year and rates of chana dal are likely to fall on bumper production, the government said on Thursday.
Mar 23, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
Good news for farmers! Govt hikes pulses MSP by Rs 425 per quintal to boost domestic production
The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of pulses by Rs 425 to Rs 5,000-5,225 per quintal for the 2016-17 kharif season.
Jun 01, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Govt okays new crop insurance plan for farmers at low premium
Faced with two consecutive drought years, the Centre Wednesday cleared a crop insurance scheme under which farmers' premium has been kept at a maximum of 2 percent for foodgrains and oilseeds and up to 5 percent for horticulture/cotton crops.
Jan 13, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
Shocking! People of Bundelkhand are forced to eat 'Ghaas ki Roti' – Zee Media Exclusive
Here is a shocking revelation by Zee Media which narrates a heart wrenching survival story of poor farmers of Simra village situated in Bundelkhand's Tikampur region in Uttar Pradesh.
Dec 22, 2015, 22:56 PM IST
Drought hits 207 districts in nine states, major steps taken
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said all farmers in the country would get soil health cards by 2017.
Dec 11, 2015, 23:32 PM IST
Govt asks 6 states to submit report on drought situation
The Government on Thursday asked six states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, to immediately inform the Centre about drought-affected districts and submit memorandum seeking financial assistance.
Nov 19, 2015, 19:01 PM IST
Sowing area of kharif paddy & pulses up marginally
Area under paddy and pulses coverage has increased marginally to 8.33 lakh hectare and 4.51 lakh hectare so far this kharif season from the year-ago period on further progress in monsoon rainfall.
Jun 19, 2015, 18:51 PM IST
Paddy sowing area up 13% this Kharif season
Area under paddy coverage has increased by 13 percent so far in this Kharif sowing season to 3.46 lakh hectares and sowing operation?s are likely to pick up with onset of monsoon in Kerala Friday.
Jun 05, 2015, 19:53 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
Urea sales higher this Rabi season: Govt
The government today said there is no shortage of urea in the country and sales of the key soil nutrient were higher during the ongoing rabi season compared to the same period last year.
Feb 16, 2015, 19:53 PM IST
Bihar govt approves bonus for paddy procurement
The Bihar government Tuesday approved payment Rs 300 per quintal as bonus for paddy procurement in the state during the 2014 kharif season, an official said.
Dec 30, 2014, 20:10 PM IST
Foodgrain production to fall 7%
India's foodgrain production is projected to drop by 7 percent to about 120 million tonnes in this year due to poor monsoon rains.
Sep 19, 2014, 16:59 PM IST
