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Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
India's fertilizer subsidy may cross ₹3 lakh crore if West Asia crisis prolongsIndia’s fertiliser subsidy bill could surge past a record ₹3 lakh crore this fiscal if the West Asia crisis continues, sharply exceeding th...
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
India will have to import 80-100 lakh tn of pulses by 2030 if paddy subsidies continue: ExpertAgri-economist Ashok Gulati warns that India will need to import 80-100 lakh tonnes of pulses by 2030 if current policies favoring paddy cu...
Budget expectation of farm sector: Spotlight on agri research, fertiliser subsidy, climate fight in meeting with FMBudget 2024 expectations: Experts at the meeting advocated for the consolidation of all agriculture-related subsidies for transfer through ...
View: Give income support, not fertiliser subsidyFertiliser subsidy is paid to fertiliser companies, which are free to set ‘reasonable’ prices. This must change. With the direct benefit tr...
Budget 2018: Maximum noise over minimum support priceA decision to fix prices at 50% over the cost would, technically, ensure assured price for the farmers, decreasing volatility.
Budget 2017 to give fillip to agri sector: ExpertsEdible oil industry body expressed disappointment that the government did not change import duty on edible oils while others expected more ...
Government should try paying fertiliser subsidy directly to farmer: ExpertsFAI DG Satish Chander said industry backs demand for direct subsidy to farmers so that growers be empowered to choose what type soil nutrie...
Implementation of Food Bill to be a challenge for government: Ashok Gulati, CACPWe need to put our machinery in place so that it reaches the needy. The challenge is going to be much more on the implementation stage.
Budget 2013: FM P Chidambaram holds first pre-budget talksFM met representatives from the agriculture sector, kicking off consultations his ministry holds with stakeholders before the annual budget.
Boost investment to tackle price rise: Farmers tell FMFarm sector has sought reforms in supply chain infrastructure, rationalisation of subsidies, decentralised handling of foodgrain, and highe...
- India's palm oil import may fall
India is the world's largest buyer of palm oil, which represents more than 80% of its edible-oil imports.
- Budget 2011: Direct payments to replace inefficient fertiliser subsidy
The government has set a March 2012 deadline for kicking off direct payment of fertiliser subsidy to farmers below the poverty line, taking...
- Haryana CM Hooda backs direct subsidy for farmers
Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda backed direct transfer of subsidies to farmers, indicating increasing public support for the proposal.
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- FM concerned over lack of consensus on fertiliser subsidy
Finance Minister P Chidambaram appears bothered by the lack of political consensus on payment of fertiliser subsidy, estimated to cost the ...