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Increased MSP for rabi crops will boost farmers' income, says Amit Shah

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the price hikes for six rabi crops, with increases ranging from Rs 130 to Rs 300 per quintal

Govt approves Rs 35,000 cr for 'PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan'

It will promote self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, oilseeds and other essential agri-horticulture commodities, increase farmers income and protect consumers' interest

Ahead of Diwali, Union Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops to support farmers

The highest MSP hike was given to Rapeseed and Mustard, with a rise of Rs 300 per quintal (from Rs 5,650 to Rs 5,950), followed by Lentil (Masur), which saw an increase of Rs 275 per quintal

India's soybean production reaches 1.26 million tonnes: Trade body

As per the SOPA's estimate, during the kharif season in the country this time, soybean was sown in 118.32 lakh hectares and its yield was 125.82 lakh tonnes

Shiromani Akali Dal asks Punjab to ensure paddy procurement or face protest

The decision was taken at a meeting of the party's core committee which was presided over by SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar

Stubble burning: CAQM allows DMs to take legal action against lax officials

The CAQM, a statutory body tasked with preparing strategies to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, said 267 stubble-burning incidents were reported in Punjab and 187 in Haryana

Nabard sanctions Rs 770 crore for two irrigation projects in Jharkhand

Once completed, the project in Palamu will provide irrigation to an additional 11,000 hectares of land through pipelines across eight blocks in the district

Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms

Environment analysts say fire burning has just begun, with peak stubble burning expected in late October through early November

MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning

Minimum support price has been a bone of contention between the farmers in Punjab and the state and Centre

Centre approves fortified rice supply continuation till December 2028

Meant to nutritional security challenges, rice fortification involves the adding of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK), containing micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, and Vitamin B12, into regular rice

NCCF launches tomato sale at Rs 65/kg in Delhi-NCR to combat rising prices

The statement said the retail prices of tomatoes have seen an unwarranted increase in recent weeks despite continuous arrival in good quantities in mandis

Chana dal or yellow pea? The besan you buy may not be what you think

Cheaper yellow pea is being used in besan (gram flour) instead of chana dal, raising concerns over pricing and transparency in the market

Eggs and chana fetch farmers biggest chunk of money spent by users

The papers have been authored by eminent agriculture economists and researchers including former Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices chairman Ashok Gulati

Punjab CM urges farmers to avail subsidy scheme to curb stubble burning

Highlighting the scheme in a post on X, the Punjab CM said that the government is committed to addressing pollution which is caused by stubble burning

Safex-backed AgCare Technologies starts online marketplace for agri inputs

The platform is set to make the procurement process more streamlined, transparent, and accessible to customers across rural India

PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?

PM Modi launched the 'Unified Genomic Chip' to help farmers identify high-quality cattle early, which is aimed at enhancing dairy farming quality in India

Farmers to get free seeds under new NMEO-Oilseeds initiative: Chouhan

Agri minister said govt would procure farmers' entire production of oilseeds

PM Modi to release 18th instalment of Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN

Disbursements will be through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during an event in Washim, Maharashtra, an official statement said

Govt pushes for HT-BT cotton to counter increasing demand to use glyphosate

India, being a major cotton producer, has traditionally adopted a cautious approach towards genetically modified crops and associated farming practices

ICAR member requests PM to attach agri-scientists in G20 embassies

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Venugopal Badaravada expressed concern over limited progress in agricultural collaborations despite significant agreements with countries like Brazil