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Centre committed to purchase all farm produce at MSP: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The assertion came on a day when farmers embarked on a foot march to Delhi with a charter of demands, which includes a legal backing to MSP

Modi govt will purchase all farm produce at MSP: Agri minister Shivraj

The assertion came on a day when farmers are planning to embark on a foot march to Delhi with their demands

Centre says talks are the only solution as farmers march to Delhi on Friday

The administration has already imposed Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, restricting assembly of five or more persons in the district and issued notices at the protest site

Iffco seeks govt nod to launch new nano NPK fertiliser in retail market

Iffco's MD U S Awasthi said the cooperative will launch nano NPK product, which is in granule form, after the necessary approval from the government

India sugar prices hit 18-month low, mills struggle to make cane payments

The fall in prices is prompting industry to demand immediate revision in minimum selling price (MSP) to limit losses, which will improve mills' margins and allow them to make timely cane payments

Govt acted to boost domestic DAP supply amid disruptions: Anupriya Patel

That apart, Patel said, regular coordination was made with the state governments, the port authorities, the ministry of railways and even the fertilizer companies to ensure faster dispatch

As DAP sales dip, farmers turn to more beneficial NPKS, shows data

MOP sales buck trend, rise 20% in kharif 2024

Farmers are in distress, there is a need for introspection: V-P Dhankhar

He asserted that farmers are in distress and resorting to agitations, and this situation does not augur well for overall well-being of the country

No blanket ban on Indian shrimp in US, curbs only on wild-caught shrimp

Govt said that restrictions are specifically targeted at wild-caught shrimp, primarily due to concerns regarding sea turtle conservation

Rabi acreage larger than last year for most crops; mustard down, shows data

The drop in mustard acreage could be attributed to low price realisation by oilseed farmers, especially those growing soybean and groundnut in the kharif season

BJD, Cong MLAs express concern over potato scarcity in Odisha Assembly

The issue was raised during the Zero Hour by Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, who held the state government "responsible" for the potato scarcity in the state and rising prices

Piyush Goyal interacts with representatives of tea industry in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Industry Minister Bimal Bora were also present on the occasion along with stakeholders, including buyers, producers and small tea growers

Farmer leader Dallewal sits on fast-unto-death at Khanauri border

Dallewal replaced Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande, who on Saturday ended his fast-unto-death, which he began on November 26

Uttar Pradesh green plan: Use technology to help boost agriculture

Over the next few years, the state aims to increase value of farm exports from Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore by boosting productivity and food processing

Chouhan calls for strict action against sale of spurious seeds, fertilisers

He pointed out that "farmers often complain about receiving poor-quality inputs, resulting in significant losses"

Govt to sell 2.5 MT of FCI wheat under OMSS till Mar 2025 to check prices

Wheat will be sold under the government's Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) initiative, managed by the state-owned Food Corporation of India (FCI) to regulate the supply and prices

India's soil nutrient ratio improves marginally, but can it hold the line?

The main culprit for the degradation of the nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio is the overuse of urea as a main fertiliser because of its low price, which has been static for almost a decade

Cabinet approves Rs 2,481 crore national mission on natural farming

In 2019-20, the Central government initiated a programme on natural farming titled Bhartiya Prakratik Krishi Paddhati

Govt expects food inflation to slow in coming months on bumper crop harvest

A favorable monsoon, adequate reservoir levels and higher minimum support prices are likely to boost winter crop sowing and production

Edible oil body SEA urges govt to lift ban on commodity futures trading

The industry was hopeful that the suspension would be lifted to enable smoother operations