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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

Govt to soon take decision on increasing MSP for sugar: Pralhad Joshi

Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) are pushing for an increase in the MSP to Rs 39.14 per kg or even Rs 42 per

Tomato, potato prices make home-cooked meals costlier in Dec: CRISIL report

The average cost of preparing a vegetarian thali was up 6 per cent at Rs 31.6 per plate in December when compared to the year-ago period's Rs 29.7

Govt fixes 8.19% 'return on capital' for jute bag supplies for packaging

This implies that mills will earn the predetermined percentage of profit on the capital invested, regardless of market fluctuations of input costs

Growth in agri credit may top 13% in FY25: Nabard chairman Shaji KV

Nabard chair Shaji KV says rise shows declining reliance on informal sources

UP launches initiative to curb stubble burning, promote sustainable farming

Under the campaign 2,90,208.16 quintals of straw were collected across the state and 1,55, 280.25 quintals of cow manure were distributed to farmers

Agri minister Chouhan reviews schemes with states ahead of Budget 2025

Chouhan expressed satisfaction over the agriculture and allied sector's likely higher growth rate of 3.5-4 per cent in the 2024-25 fiscal year

Centre to launch revised standards for organic agricultural products

India's export of organic products is regulated under the NPOP, which has been in effect since 2001 and is administered by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Centre extends additional subsidy on DAP, costing up to Rs 3,850 crore

Chouhan says NCEL enters into agreement with Indonesia to supply 1 million tonnes of non-basmati white rice

Govt's 1st decision in 2025 for farmers: PM Modi on crop insurance schemes

He said that the Cabinet's decision on extending the one-time special package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) will help farmers by ensuring the fertiliser at affordable prices

Agri, allied sector to grow 3.5-4% in FY25: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The projected growth represents a substantial increase from the previous fiscal year's agricultural growth rate of 1.4 per cent

Agritech sector to create 60-80K new jobs in next 5 years: TeamLease CSO

These job opportunities are more in agriculture-intensive states like Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, he stated

Govt hikes crop insurance scheme allocation, subsidy for DAP fertiliser

Also, Rs 824.77 crore fund has been created to foster innovation and technology in the agriculture sector

1.25 lakh hectares of rubber plantation done under project INROAD

The share of Northeast in India's area under natural rubber plantation before the launch of the INROAD project was 23 per cent

Defunct PACS to wind up in 15 days after property transfer: Centre's SOP

The SOP was shared with all state Registrars of Cooperative Societies, with advice to modify it suitably and adopt

Drop in nano-urea sales has fertiliser companies holding their breath

Nano urea sales dropped by a steep 43.2 per cent in FY24 from the previous year, despite production capacity rising by almost 59 per cent in that period

ICAR, governing body members in bitter war of words over key appointments

With the current Director General of ICAR set to retire in February 2025, Badaravada described the transition as a "golden chance" to reform the organisation

Foodgrain output to scale new peak in 2025 as farm sector eyes 4% growth

Agriculture Ministry's initial projections paint an optimistic picture, with kharif (summer) foodgrain production estimated at a record 164.7 million tonnes for the 2024-25 crop year ending June 2025

Much-delayed winter rains likely to benefit standing rabi crops: Experts

The rains, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), were fairly widespread and extended right up to north-west and central India

MP cabinet approves solarisation of all rural feeders to cut subsidy burden

The solar-powered 11 KV feeders will provide last-mile electricity supply to farms, effectively making it free for farmers