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Wheat procurement picks up amid complaints of mismanagement in some mandis

Shortage of jute bags, 100-trolley rule among several issues farmers, who are being forced to stand in long queues, awaiting their turn to sell

Two reforms India might like to expedite after the Covid-19 crisis is over

A fully-integrated farm market, more local markets and multiple-location ration cards could have alleviated the problems of migrants, farmers, traders, transporters and FMCG firms at the outset

Centre permits conversion of surplus rice to ethanol for hand sanitisers

Move will lead to use of part of a stockpile of 30.57 million tonnes, which is almost 126% more than the buffer stock and strategic requirement norms

States push ahead to include non-card holders for free rations under PDS

UP to distribute dry rations even to those without Aadhaar, Jharkhand to reach out even to those whose ration cards were cancelled, Delhi starts e-coupon system

Labour issues: Punjab to promote maize cultivation in coming Kharif season

Shortage of labour with expertise to plant paddy has prompted the state to encourage farmers to grow less labour-intensive crops

Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India amid distress sale fears

In MP, farmers say sales under new 'Sauda Patrak' method below MSP; Haryana mustard farmers wait for their turn to sell

Wheat procurement season kicks off amid Covid-19 crisis, lockdown curbs

The entire marketing of rabi crops looks problematic due to social distancing norms and dearth of labour

Covid-19 crisis: PM, FM to finalise details of second stimulus package soon

The stimulus package is expected anytime this week and will again be aimed at the urban and rural poor; disadvantaged sections of society; MSME sector; and some of the worst-affected sectors

Preference for polished pulses delaying Centre's free scheme roll-out

In total, in three months, starting from April, around 590,000 tonnes of pulses will have to be distributed for free to over 195 million families under the Garib Kalyan Yojana package

Coronavirus lockdown: Govt may start economic activity in 'green zones'

Delhi to sanitise city's red, orange zones from Monday

Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd

Agriculture is a state subject and the Central government has limited powers to ensure implementation of the guidelines

Shipment of foodgrain, flour, and pulses grow 148% in first week of FY21

Except for foodgrain, flour and pulses, transport of all other commodities showed negative growth

Hurdles remain despite coronavirus lockdown exemption for farming

Challenges remain on the ground. Curfew passes are also difficult to obtain from DMs, collectors

Seal border to stop migrant workers: Centre issues advisory to states

The states have been asked to stop incoming buses at the border and place the occupants on mandatory 14-day quarantine

Relief package for coronavirus lockdown may not reach all poor: Experts

Experts said most of the announcements pertain to beneficiaries of existing schemes

Covid-19: Centre to fast-track PM-KISAN disbursals for 85 mn farmers

Will push Rs 16,000 cr into rural hands by April first week

Centre to hike monthly quota of subsidised foodgrains to 7 kg per person

From an average allocation of 25 kg for a five-member family, this decision will push it up to 35 kg

Rural sector stressed as Covid-19 disrupts supplies, spikes unemployment

Crop rots in field as few want to harvest it, transporters won't take it to mandis; Few employment opportunities for labour returning to villages from cities

Coronavirus lockdown: Govt likely to delay wheat procurement by a fortnight

India's wheat crop was estimated at a record 106.21 mt in the second official Advance Estimate some months earlier.

Coronavirus outbreak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes stock of situation

In four meetings, Sitharaman met Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri, Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh, and Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel