Govt to soon announce MSPs of Kharif crops: Jaitley
The government will soon decide on minimum support prices (MSPs) for kharif crops such as paddy and is also working on ways to contain the rise in prices of pulses by boosting supplies, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Thursday.
Jun 04, 2015, 20:23 PM IST
Agriculture Minister clarifies government stand on GM crops
The government will "abide by Supreme Court directions" on allowing Genetically Modified crops in the country, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said while clarifying Centre's stand on the controversial issue.
May 27, 2015, 17:35 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
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
Centre asks eastern states to take steps to boost crops yield
The Centre on Monday asked eastern states including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal to provide high-quality seeds to farmers for raising productivity of agricultural crops.
Apr 06, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Ministerial panel set up for raising farm compensation limit
An informal group of ministers, headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, has been constituted to look into the issue of raising cap of financial assistance given to farmers whose crops have been affected due to unseasonal rains and other natural calamities.
Mar 31, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
Agri Minister briefs Jaitely about damages to rabi crops
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Tuesday breifed his finance counterpart Arun Jaitley about damages in rabi crops in about estimated 181 lakh hectares across 13 states due to untimely rain and hailstorm.
Mar 24, 2015, 19:41 PM IST
Modi govt not neglecting farm sector: Agri Min
The NDA government is according priority to the farm sector by allocating large funds for its growth and is no way promoting only the industry, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Thursday.
Jan 15, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
Rabi crop output may fall marginally: Minister
Rabi sowing starts from October, while harvesting begins from March.
Dec 30, 2014, 19:17 PM IST
Govt to import potatoes to curb rising prices
For the first time ever, the government will import potatoes to boost domestic availability and check prices of the key kitchen item.
Oct 16, 2014, 18:39 PM IST
India-South Africa trade at $11.15 billion in 2013-14
The bilateral trade between India and South Africa is estimated at USD 11.15 billion in 2013-14, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Friday.
Sep 12, 2014, 16:54 PM IST
Govt launches toll free number for perishable food transporters
In order to bring down losses of perishable food items in transit, the government on Thursday launched a toll free helpline number to provide assistance to refrigerated transporters stuck in the middle of highways and ensure smooth movement of such items to markets.
Sep 11, 2014, 14:39 PM IST
'Govt will not allow onion prices to rise in festival season'
Amid fears of spike in onion prices during the upcoming festive season, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Friday said the government will take all measures to ensure prices of onion do not touch the Rs 80-100 per kg level again.
Sep 05, 2014, 13:51 PM IST
50% diesel & seed subsidy to farmers in rain deficit areas
With an aim to save standing kharif crops from weak monsoon, the Centre on Thursday announced 50 percent diesel subsidy to farmers in places where rainfall deficiency was more than 50 percent as on July 15.
Aug 07, 2014, 17:16 PM IST
Hoarding to be non-bailable offence; fund to stabilise prices
Seeking to check rising prices, the government on Friday decided to amend the law to make hoarding a non-bailable offence and set up a price stabilisation fund to enable states to undertake market intervention.
Jul 04, 2014, 13:03 PM IST
Centre to discuss on food inflation with state food ministers today
In order to control food inflation, the Centre has called a meeting of state food ministers on Friday to discuss other possible ways to rein in prices effectively in the backdrop of poor monsoon this year.
Jul 04, 2014, 08:50 AM IST
Monsoon to pick up next week; govt prepared for shortfall
Expecting the monsoon to pick up pace next week, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Tuesday said the government is prepared to deal with any eventuality in case of a shortfall.
Jul 01, 2014, 22:25 PM IST
Worst impact of poor monsoon likely to be in west India: Govt
The worst impact of a sub-normal monsoon is likely to be in western India, with possible drought-like conditions in some areas, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Tuesday.
Jul 01, 2014, 17:26 PM IST
Centre may launch pilot scheme on organic farming
The Centre may consider pilot programmes on organic farming based on successful experiments conducted in Karnataka.
Jun 16, 2014, 19:56 PM IST
Govt mulls diesel subsidy for irrigation if monsoon is poor
During the drought years in 2009 and 2012, the previous United Progressive Alliance government had announced a 50 percent diesel subsidy for farmers in rainfall deficit areas.
Jun 09, 2014, 20:55 PM IST
