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Tracking pulses: Low kharif sowing sparks supply concerns; how big is the risk?Experts say the next few weeks of monsoon will decide if the acreage shortfall stays manageable or turns into a bigger supply and price ris...29 Jul, 2026, 05.49 AM IST- Centre approves procurement of copra, Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmersThe Centre approved copra and Totapuri mango procurement for Tamil Nadu farmers. This move aims to shield growers from distress sales due t...08 Jul, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Buffer stocks, imports to keep pulse prices steadyPulse prices are set to remain steady until December, defying concerns over delayed sowing and rainfall. Ample government reserves, coupled...03 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
- Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 seasonGovernment wheat procurement has exceeded target for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season. Over 35 million tonnes of wheat have been procured,...03 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaran...02 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...02 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
- Telangana govt will continue 24x7 free power for farmers: CM Revanth ReddyTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asserted that the Congress government would continue providing free electricity to farmers and cha...31 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
- Centre raises MSP for 14 kharif crops, boosts support for pulses and oilseedsBased on expected margins over cost of production, the MSP hike is the most for moong at 61%, followed by bajra and maize (56% each) and tu...14 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- NDA govt doubled MSP, quadrupled crop procurement: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Rajya SabhaUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed Rajya Sabha that the NDA government has doubled crop MSP over production costs. Procurement h...05 Dec, 2025, 08.12 PM IST
- Union Cabinet approves new crop procurement policy, ethanol price risePrime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a new procurement policy in July shortly after the government announced the biggest ever hike in...12 Sep, 2018, 05.57 PM IST
- Cabinet may overhaul crop procurement scheme todayThe Cabinet may approve a new mechanism that will be crop specific.12 Sep, 2018, 10.57 AM IST
- Agriculture Ministry to soon push for farmers' MSPThe ministry, in the new policy, has proposed engagement of private sector in MSP-linked procurement through a transparent e-market platfor...08 Apr, 2018, 01.07 PM IST
- New procurement mechanism likely before kharif cropThe minister said the agricultural ministry, Niti Aayog and states would work out the new mechanism to make sure that the benefits of the s...02 Feb, 2018, 11.26 PM IST
- Govt raises MSP for major crops by 6-11%Saving winter crop move is meant to raise acreage. But, analysts feel official agencies must hike procurement to salvage prices.25 Oct, 2017, 10.25 AM IST
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