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Chhattisgarh gets approval for pulses procurement at MSPs in kharif season
The Bhupesh Baghel government had announced in July procuring arhar, urad, and moong at MSPs. Farmers will get Rs 6,600 per quintal for moong and urad, and Rs 7,755 per quintal for arhar.
 "Chhattisgarh gets approval for pulses procurement at MSPs in kharif season")
How genome sequencing could open several prospects for pomegranate farmers
The sequencing, the result of six years of hard work, has unlocked several mysteries about pomegranates which are sometimes called 'wonder-fruits' due to their immense nutritional value
 "How genome sequencing could open several prospects for pomegranate farmers")
Bridging the gap: Late rains likely to narrow paddy acreage shortfall
This acreage was, however, 1.13 per cent more than the normal area in which paddy is planted
 "Bridging the gap: Late rains likely to narrow paddy acreage shortfall")
Rice production likely to drop 6.7 mn tonnes this kharif, lowest in 2 yrs
This will be the lowest output in two years, according to first estimate
 "Rice production likely to drop 6.7 mn tonnes this kharif, lowest in 2 yrs")
DoT's interministerial committee makes headway in developing 5G use cases
The DoT is directing the inter-ministerial committee to explore the incorporation of the benefits of 5G technology into public infrastructure.
 "DoT's interministerial committee makes headway in developing 5G use cases")
Paddy acreage deficit goes down from 15% to 6% in a span of 14 days
The saving grace is that unlike wheat, rice stocks in the central pool are much higher than required
 "Paddy acreage deficit goes down from 15% to 6% in a span of 14 days")
As farmers return to Delhi, here is what they are protesting about
Apart from unemployment, the withdrawal of the Electrical Reform Bill and implementation of the minimum support price (MSP) on commercial crops were among the major demands of the farmers
 "As farmers return to Delhi, here is what they are protesting about")
Rains, pests force world's top cotton producer India to import supplies
This confluence of extreme weather events brought on by climate change has sent cotton prices soaring by as much as 30%
 "Rains, pests force world's top cotton producer India to import supplies")
Eight months after rolling back farm laws, Centre sets up MSP panel
Representatives of agriculture universities and institutions have also been included in the panel. Joint secretary (crops) in the Ministry of Agriculture will be the member secretary in the panel
 "Eight months after rolling back farm laws, Centre sets up MSP panel")
Govt unearths leakages of Rs 100 crore in urea usage in two months
Per year, about 1-1.2 million tonnes of urea meant for farming gets diverted towards industrial use, say officials
 "Govt unearths leakages of Rs 100 crore in urea usage in two months")
After wheat, India now curbs the export of wheat flour and related products
The Centre has made it mandatory for all exporters to seek prior permission from the inter-ministerial committee on wheat export before undertaking any outbound shipment
 "After wheat, India now curbs the export of wheat flour and related products")
Centre planning export houses exclusively for cooperatives: Amit Shah
Cooperative model of development is best suited for the country, says union minister
 "Centre planning export houses exclusively for cooperatives: Amit Shah")
What is soil health card scheme? Check eligibility, cost and challenges
Under SHC scheme, a soil health card contains soil health indicators and descriptive concepts based on farmers' knowledge of local natural resources and practical experience
 "What is soil health card scheme? Check eligibility, cost and challenges")
Buy paddy only from small and marginal farmers, says CACP report
Report also suggests that farmers should grow more oilseeds and pulses
 "Buy paddy only from small and marginal farmers, says CACP report")
Fertiliser prices likely to come down as India secures supplies till Dec
Fertiliser demand usually peaks between April and June for the kharif harvest; between October and December for the rabi sowing season
 "Fertiliser prices likely to come down as India secures supplies till Dec")
Early kharif sowing shows healthy progress; rice, pulses area up
The actual pick-up in sowing will happen once the monsoon becomes active over Central and Western India
 "Early kharif sowing shows healthy progress; rice, pulses area up")
Centre warns of CBI, EoW action against post-dated wheat export LCs
Action against complicit banks also on the anvil
 "Centre warns of CBI, EoW action against post-dated wheat export LCs")
We should export water to Gulf in exchange for fuel: Goa agri minister
If Arabs can charge us for petrol extracted from under the earth, let us do the same with water which we can source by blocking rainwater: Goa's Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik
 "We should export water to Gulf in exchange for fuel: Goa agri minister")
Over 5.5 lakh farmers mobilised under central scheme for FPOs: Govt
More than 5.87 lakh farmers have been mobilised under the 'Formation & Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)' scheme launched in February 2020 with equity contribution by farmer members amounting to Rs 36.82 crore, the Centre announced on Thursday.
 "Over 5.5 lakh farmers mobilised under central scheme for FPOs: Govt")
Focus on quality of agricultural produce to get good price, says Tomar
Ensuring the better quality of the agricultural products has always been the main concern of the prime minister, the agriculture minister said
 "Focus on quality of agricultural produce to get good price, says Tomar")