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Centre extends soyabean procurement deadline in Maharashtra, Raj to Jan 31

The government has also permitted additional procurement of 25,000 tonnes from Telangana, which has already reached its initial target of 59,508 tonnes

Chhattisgarh govt grapples to achieve its paddy procurement target

The state government has set up 2,058 cooperative societies and 2,739 paddy procurement centres where farmers can sell their yield

Statsguru: Are consumers paying exorbitant price for farm products?

While one may take various commodities to gauge the additional prices consumers pay over wholesale rates, here we have assessed seven commodities

Govt plans framework for weather advisory units for farmers shut last year

An official source told PTI that the Earth Sciences Ministry has also written to the Prime Minister's Office about the importance of reviving DAMUs and also voiced concerns related to their closure

Budget likely to raise KCC credit limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Launched in 1998, Kisan Credit Card scheme had over 74 million accounts, with outstanding credit of Rs 8.9 trillion as of June 30, 2023

We aim to boost organic product exports to Rs 20,000 cr in 3 years: Goyal

He said this while releasing the eighth edition of National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) with new regulations aimed at enhancing clarity and transparency in organic product standards

Govt working on no interest warehousing for farmers, says Chouhan

He said the agriculture ministry has approached the Finance Minister to enable farmers to get paid on the basis of warehouse receipts

Natural farming to be adopted in all farms under agriculture dept: CM Sukhu

Chairing a review meeting of the Agriculture department here, he said that one lakh families would be linked with natural farming in the coming year, according to a statement issued here

India's rice stocks hit record high, wheat reserves continue to deplete

India's rice exports have gained momentum after New Delhi removed most curbs in September and October

Niti Aayog seeks balance between govt and corporate debt markets: Bery

The government think tank will also examine the possible impact of any moves which may be aimed at deepening the corporate debt market, its vice chairman Suman Bery said at an event here

Govt sets wheat procurement target at 30 MT for 2025-26 rabi season

The lower procurement target comes despite the Agriculture Ministry aiming for a record wheat production of 115 million tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year (July-June)

Reforms needed in ICAR for better outcomes, says PM's principal secy

P K Mishra, principal secretary in the PMO, said India needed to accelerate hybrid tech adoption in pulses, and oilseeds to overcome production deficits

Satya Nadella praises Sharad Pawar-led body on AI use for farmers

It was great to meet the team at ADT Baramati today, who are using our AI tools to help farmers grow healthier, more sustainable harvests, Nadella posted on X

Hybrid crop tech key to small farmers' growth, food security: PK Mishra

Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra said that for becoming a developed country, we need to have not only higher rate of economic growth but the growth should be inclusive and sustainable

Huge opportunities to increase share in global agri trade: APEDA chairman

The country's organic food exports have grown at a steady pace and over the past decade, exports of organic products have grown from $213 million in 2012-13 to $494.80 million in 2023 -24

Farm sector holds out amid headwinds: NSO's 1st advance estimates for FY25

Strong monsoon, robust kharif output drive growth, boosting agri GVA

Farmer leaders warn of unwanted situation if something happens to Dallewal

Dallewal, 70, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), has been on the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26

Wheat sowing at 32 million hectares until January 3, shows data

If the final area covered under wheat stays at around 32 million hectares, this would mean that acreage in 2025 is 1.74 per cent more than 2024 and 2.4 per cent more than the normal acreage

Flour mills struggle as wheat prices surge to record high: Report

Wheat stocks in state warehouses totalled 20.6 million tons at the start of December, slightly higher than the previous year's 19.2 million tons, but far below five-year average of 29.5 million

Shivraj Singh urges states to prioritise oil palm plantation under NMEO-OP

With substantial unspent funds under NMEO-OP, the minister urged states to enhance resource utilization for infrastructure development, farmer support, and plantation expansion