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Below-normal monsoon won't derail rural demand, says Nomura's Mihir ShahDespite fears of a weaker monsoon, Nomura's Mihir Shah anticipates muted impact on rural demand due to healthy reservoir levels and improve...
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...
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed ample fertilizer stocks for farmers. He assured continued availability of urea a...
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...
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay mutedIndia's agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability ...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
Indian agricultural sector under threat by trifecta of below-Normal Monsoon, El Nino, and West Asia war: ICRAIndia's agriculture sector may face a challenging year ahead amid concerns over weak monsoon, possible El Nino conditions, and fertiliser s...
Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanNew laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government i...
Untimely rains, hail not impacted standing rabi crops much: TomarThe Agriculture Minister of India, Narendra Singh Tomar, has stated that there is not much impact on standing rabi crops like wheat due to ...
Cold weather to help standing wheat and mustard crop: GovtThe current cold wave in northern and central India will help the standing wheat and mustard crops, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh ...
Rains in some parts to boost prospects of rabi crops: GovtHigher temperatures seen in past few weeks will not impact rabi crops like wheat, government said, adding that rains in some parts of the c...
- Make advanced arrangements for wheat seeds: Punjab Agriculture Minister Tota Singh
He said it was imperative for the agriculture department to segregate healthy seeds for the next crop as there was widespread damage, disco...
Heading towards 0% growth in agriculture: Dr Abhijit SenI think we are heading towards zero percent growth -- it may be plus/minus one. That is the growth rate we are expecting in agriculture.
Government chalks out plan for rabi sowing; aims 94 MT wheat outputThe Centre today asked state governments to focus during the rabi season on 3.37 million hectare that was left unsown due to delayed monsoo...
Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends a hike of Rs 50 per quintal in wheat MSPThe CACP has submitted its minimum support price (MSP) proposals of wheat and other winter crops for 2014-15 rabi season.
State governments asked to implement new crop insurance schemeTo insulate farmers from farming risks, govt has directed state governments to implement the new crop insurance scheme.
India may produce record wheat output this year, says Agriculture SecretaryProduction of gram, mustard seed and barley output may also exceed the previous record if farmers receive one-two good spells of rains next...
Goverment hikes wheat MSP by Rs 50 per quintalThe government today raised the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat by Rs 50 to Rs 1,400 per quintal to encourage farmers to cover more a...
- India to harvest wheat close to last year's record: Government
Area sown under wheat has declined to 294.98 lakh hectares so far in the current rabi season, from 295.93 lakh hectares in the year-ago per...