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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

Govt imposes stock holding limits on wheat to check hoarding, price rise

Under the new rules, retail outlets and individual stores of big chain retailers are allowed to stock up to 10 tonnes of wheat, an official statement said

Financial impact of transition to green ammonia for fertiliser production

There is a large difference in the cost of production between grey and green ammonia

Himachal sets target of producing about 970,000 metric tons of kharif crops

Paddy is to be sown on 73 thousand hectares, pulses on 18 thousand hectares and food grains like ragi on 12,700 hectares in the Kharif season, the spokesperson said

Govt buys 71K tons of onion for buffer stock; expects retail prices to ease

According to data compiled by the department of consumer affairs, the all-India average onion retail prices stood at Rs 38.67 per kg on Friday

Share of crops declines; livestock and fishing up in agri GVO: NSO

Share of fruits, vegetables has risen from 24.1 per cent to 28.2 per cent between 2011-12 and 2022-23

Govt committed to procure pulses at MSP to boost production: Agri minister

The move aims to encourage crop diversification and achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production by 2027