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Govt's paddy procurement at MSP rises 28.5% to 11.66 mn tn within a month

The government's paddy procurement at the minimum support price (MSP) has risen 28.55 per cent to 116.66 lakh tonne in less than a month compared with the year-ago same period, with maximum grain been purchased from Punjab alone, according to the Union food ministry. Paddy procurement commenced in Punjab and Haryana from September 26 due to early arrival of the crop, while in other states from October 1. More than 80 per cent of the country's paddy crop is grown in the kharif season. The government through Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies undertakes procurement of paddy at MSP. "Paddy procurement in the 2020-21 kharif marketing season is continuing smoothly in the procuring states of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, J&K and Kerala," the ministry said in a statement. Till October 21, about 116.66 lakh tonne of paddy was procured, up 28.55 per cent from 90.76 lakh tonne in the year-ago period, it said. "Out of the total purchase of 116.66 lakh ...

Over half the farmers not in favour of recently passed farm laws: Survey

The survey showed that around 60 per cent of the farmers want the MSP system to be made a mandatory law in India

Centre aims to protect farmers, refuses to slash import duty on chana

Some traders are demanding a reduction to 35-40 per cent to tide over any shortage of the commodity as the new crop will start hitting the market only around mid-February

Govt buys 5.56 million tonnes kharif paddy at MSP in last 18 days

The Centre on Sunday said about 55.61 lakh tonnes of kharif paddy worth Rs 10,500 crore has been purchased at minimum support price (MSP) from 4.80 lakh farmers in the last 18 days. Paddy procurement commenced in Punjab and Haryana from September 26 due to early arrival of the crop, while in other states it began on October 1. More than 80 per cent of the country's paddy crop is grown in the kharif season. The government through Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies undertakes procurement of paddy at MSP. "Paddy procurement through FCI and other government agencies for the 2020-21 kharif marketing season has picked up fast in some of the procuring regions like Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and J&K," the Food Ministry said in a statement. Till October 13, about 55.61 lakh tonnes of paddy was procured at MSP value of Rs 10,500.72 crore, it said. For the current year, the centre has fixed the MSP of paddy (common grade) at Rs 1,868 per quintal, while

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asks UP govt to ensure proper prices for paddy crop

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra requested Uttar Pradesh government to ensure proper procurement prices for the paddy crop of farmers in the state otherwise her party will launch an agitation

MSPs on crops progressively raised by Modi govt in 6 years: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh said the minimum support prices (MSPs) on crops were progressively raised by the Modi government in the last six years, according to an official statement.

No question of withdrawing MSP, it is all rumour mongering, assures FM

Sitharaman says the recent agricultural reforms were designed for the welfare of farmers

MSP will rise continuously in future; no threat to farmers' land: Rajnath

Seeking to allay concerns of farmers amid continuing protests by some parties, Rajnath Singh assured farmers that the MSP will not only stay, but it will also be continuously increased in coming years

Paddy worth Rs 10.53 cr procured in 48 hrs; MSP begins in all states: Govt

Amid widespread farmers' protest against the new farm laws, the Centre on Monday came out with the latest data of paddy procurement in the last 48 hours to allay any apprehensions over the MSP buying

Three-day 'rail roko' over farm bills hits freight, passenger operations

The Railways has cancelled at least 14 pairs of special trains running from the Ferozepur division from September 24 to 26 following the strike call

Farm Bills: 'Rail Roko' stir in Punjab, Haryana; train services suspended

As many as 31 farmers' outfits have given a call for the complete shutdown of Punjab tomorrow

Farm bills: Govt ups rabi MSP to placate farmers, nationwide stir called

Eight Opposition MPs suspended from RS for unruly behaviour during passage of the Bills

Has the Modi govt finally freed farmers from the tyranny of mandis?

There's a direct and clear relationship between whether governments are willing to cough up higher MSPs and whether they will be re-elected

A watershed moment; will ensure transformation of sector: PM on farm bills

Modi asserted, "I said it earlier and I say it once again: System of MSP will remain. Government procurement will continue"

Why is govt running away from giving legal responsibility for MSP?: Cong

As agriculture-related bills were tabled in the Rajya Sabha, Congress on Sunday stepped up its attack on the Centre over the issue

Cong wants MSP to be 'legally-binding', questions govt's intent for farmers

Congress leader Sunil Jakhar claimed a majority of farm produce is purchased in the open market at rates much lower than the Minimum Support Price (MSP) declared by the government

Tamil Nadu promulgates Ordinance to allow farmers to freely sell produce

The move will allow the cultivator to sell his farm produce in any licenced private market, godown or cold storage point

Centre raises MSP of 17 kharif crops; further revises MSME definition

Medium units' turnover limit hiked to Rs 250 crore

Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 MT despite hurdles

Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7 million tonnes (MT) for the 2020-21 marketing year

Centre eases norms; allows harvesting, collection of minor forest produce

Provides additional liquidity for rural banks; may hike MSP of forest produce to push cash