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Tomato prices surge to Rs 90 per kg in Delhi markets amid supply woes

The rates of tomatoes have also gone up in the major wholesale vegetable markets of Delhi, including Azadpur Mandi, Ghazipur Mandi, and Okhla Sabzi Mandi

Agricultural input companies see demand surge as sowing gathers pace

Kharif plantation till July 5 over 14% higher than area covered during the same period last year

Paddy sowing up 19% so far this year, acreage of Arhar, Urad up sharply

Sowing of paddy, the main kharif crop, begins with the onset of southwest monsoon from June, and harvesting takes place from September

Govt to review performance of FPOs as support period coming to end

FPO Scheme, launched in 2020, is aimed to form and promote 10,000 new FPOs by 2024 with a budgetary provision of Rs 6,865 crore

Good rainfall may ease potato, onion, and tomato prices, says Centre

Rabi onion production of 19.1 million tonnes enough to meet demand; 27.32 million tonnes of potatoes stored in cold storages this year

As rainfall cools down temperatures, now vegetable prices start heating up

Comparatively, wholesale tomato prices surged by 112 per cent, from last month. Potato and Onion prices have also risen rainfall affects transportation across states

SBI announces 11 new initiatives to mitigate risks in agri loan portfolio

SBI has enhanced its digital payment experience, with the introduction of two exciting features like tap-and-pay on the BHIM SBI PAY app

Uttar Pradesh govt plans to set up crop-specific boards to boost exports

The government targets shipments of Rs 50,000 crore annually

Wheat, pulses prices moderate after govt imposes stockholding limit

Pulses see sharper price moderation due to muted summer demand

FCI wheat procurement hits 26.6 mn tonnes, surpassing last year's purchase

The government had set the MSP for wheat at Rs 2,275 per quintal for the current season (April-March)

Iffco to spend around Rs 80 cr on building model 'nano' villages

In these model villages or clusters, Iffco would undertake focused activities to encourage farmers to adopt nano products such as nano urea and diammonium phosphate

India likely to experience 'above-normal' rainfall in July, says IMD

A strong kharif output particularly that of pulses and oilseeds is likely to help the government in its fight against inflation

Kharif sowing makes a strong start on hopes of good rains this season

Good harvest will help tame food inflation

New portal to expedite agri infra fund interest subsidy claims of farmers

The portal will be used by banks, the Central Project Management Unit of DA&FW, and Nabard

UP govt builds 4.8 MT of fertiliser inventory; to cover 84% of demand

Supplies by the central government agencies in the coming weeks are expected to fill the demand-availability gap

Over 80,000 Tripura farmers impacted by natural disasters will get aid

A total of 58,200 farmers were affected in November last year, while 20,078 farmers were affected in December last year

Fisherfolk insurance premium fixed at Rs 80 under new converged scheme

From June 1, the government has converged two insurance schemes for fishermen to bring down the premium burden and also ease implementation issues

More than 50% marginal farmers reported losing crops due to extreme weather

The study suggested buffering of water in reservoirs, and the recharge of groundwater through check dams and watersheds for water in agriculture

Research, sharing practices crucial for high-yield sugarcane: Pralhad Joshi

The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution also said that sugar production is expected to be good this year depending upon the rains

Centre imposes stock holding limit on wheat; says no shortage anywhere

The decision to re-impose the stock limit that ended in March 2024 was taken even though wheat production in FY24 is expected to be over 112 million tonnes