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India leads with world's largest food-based safety net programs: MoS Agri
Minister of State Ram Nath Thakur made the remarks while representing India at G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Cuiab, Brazil on September 12-14, 2024
 "India leads with world's largest food-based safety net programs: MoS Agri")
Custom duty hike on crude, refined oils to hugely benefit farmers
Decision to remove minimum export price and slashing of export duty on onion too would help farmers of the country
 "Custom duty hike on crude, refined oils to hugely benefit farmers")
40% of kharif crops may suffer due to excessive rain in Rajasthan
Kookarkheda trader Ramavtar Khandelwal informed that among major kharif crops, guar is assuming a loss of 30 to 50 per cent and 40 to 50 per cent loss in Moong
 "40% of kharif crops may suffer due to excessive rain in Rajasthan")
Govt removes minimum export price on onion; aims to benefit Indian farmers
A DGFT notification issued on Friday removed the MEP with immediate effect
 "Govt removes minimum export price on onion; aims to benefit Indian farmers")
Life sciences major Bayer launches ForwardFarm for first time in India
Worldwide, Bayer has 29 such farms across the globe, and the first one was just launched in India
 "Life sciences major Bayer launches ForwardFarm for first time in India")
Govt to procure soyabean at MSP in Madhya Pradesh: Agriculture Minister
Soyabean will be purchased at an MSP in Madhya Pradesh also, minister said, asserting that the farming community is a priority for government and he believes serving farmers is like worshipping god
 "Govt to procure soyabean at MSP in Madhya Pradesh: Agriculture Minister")
Centre permits MP, Maharashtra and Karnataka to purchase soybean at MSP
Soybean rates in Madhya Pradesh and also in neighbouring Maharashtra had touched multi-year lows due to bumper supplies and unrestricted imports of cheap edible oils
 "Centre permits MP, Maharashtra and Karnataka to purchase soybean at MSP")
Average onion prices at Rs 58 per kg in national capital: Govt data
According to the data compiled by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the All-India average price of onion on Tuesday is Rs 49.98 per kg, while the modal price is Rs 50 per kg
 "Average onion prices at Rs 58 per kg in national capital: Govt data")
Punjab govt to procure over 11,000 CRM machines to check stubble burning
The minister said the department received 21,830 applications from farmers, cooperative societies and panchayats seeking subsidies for different crop residue management (CRM) machinery
 "Punjab govt to procure over 11,000 CRM machines to check stubble burning")
Walmart Foundation provides $2.78 mn grant to promote tech in agriculture
These grants aim to enhance farmer livelihoods, increase market access and promote sustainable agricultural practices
 "Walmart Foundation provides $2.78 mn grant to promote tech in agriculture")
Rajasthan farmers get free seed kits under state govt's millet push
The agriculture and allied sectors contribute 27 per cent to Rajasthan's gross domestic state product
 "Rajasthan farmers get free seed kits under state govt's millet push")
Sowing area swells to 109.23 mn hectares but floods pose risk to yields
As of September 6, improved monsoon rainfall has boosted Kharif sowing to 109.23 million hectares, the data released by the Centre showed
 "Sowing area swells to 109.23 mn hectares but floods pose risk to yields")
Govt to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October
A pilot project was earlier conducted in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, and 19 states have already onboarded the project, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said
 "Govt to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October")
Agrochemicals export likely to touch Rs 80,000 cr in 4 yrs: ACFI-EY report
Given its role in agricultural productivity and export potential, agrochemical industry will play vital role in India becoming global manufacturing hub ultimately resulting in $5 trn economy by 2025
 "Agrochemicals export likely to touch Rs 80,000 cr in 4 yrs: ACFI-EY report")
Urad, moong sowing area rise during week ended Sept 6, shows data
Overall, Kharif crops have so far been planted in 109.23 million hectares of land which is higher than the 106.92 million hectares under cultivation during the same period last year
 "Urad, moong sowing area rise during week ended Sept 6, shows data")
ICA to hold general assembly in India for first time in 130 years
The mega event will be held at Bharat Mandapam and will be inaugurated by Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah
 "ICA to hold general assembly in India for first time in 130 years")
Chhattisgarh farmers surpass sowing target hoping high paddy price
Though the state has surpassed the paddy sowing target, it is yet to achieve the overall kharif crop sowing target for the season even as the sowing has come to a halt
 "Chhattisgarh farmers surpass sowing target hoping high paddy price")
Controlling chemical contamination in agri raw materials must: FSSAI
FSSAI executive director Inoshi Sharma said enforcing Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in crops, fruits, and spices presents a significant challenge
 "Controlling chemical contamination in agri raw materials must: FSSAI")
Monsoon progress: Excess rains this month likely to spoil the party
According to a Bank of Baroda Essential Commodity Index, food prices have moderated both sequentially and year-on-year in July
 "Monsoon progress: Excess rains this month likely to spoil the party")
50% jump in onion sowing may help cool down prices in coming months
Govt starts discounted onion sale at Rs 35/kg in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai