Monsoon disrupts Kharif season; Transworld flags severe crop losses

09-Dec-2025 - 0 Comments.

Transworld Furtichem warns of major crop damage, nutrient loss, market crashes and prolonged monsoon impact across India; launches recovery initiatives for farmers.

Cotton bales Import rise: Ginners need hedging

01-Dec-2025 - 0 Comments.

Indian ginner is currently going through a period of playing a labyrinthine game, his ginning factory is running. But he does not know when he will make a profit.

Corteva’s Delegate Insecticide boosts sustainable pest control for farmers

11-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience enhances Delegate Insecticide for sustainable pest management in corn, cotton, and chilli, empowering Indian farmers.

Short-term boom in cumin amid rainy weather: Exporters' purchases increase

10-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

Spice traders around the world were keeping an eye on the cyclones and unseasonal rains in India in the past week. As the Rabi season has started, everyone was getting an idea of how the rains would affect the crops.

Coriander prices surge amid unseasonal rains: Put options a safe bet for farmers

03-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

When milk is broken, only those women who don’t know how to make cheese are confused. The Rabi crop sowing season is currently underway in the country, but the time table is getting worse due to the unseasonal rain. Many farmers who have already sown are also in a similar situation.

Guar seed season starts with lower prices: Put option is the best remedies for farmers

13-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.

In the agricultural commodity business, there is always risk associated with trading, but a trader who does not trade due to fear of risk takes more risk. The arrival of new season guar seeds has started in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Corteva’s Delegate Insecticide boosts sustainable pest control in India

11-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience enhances Delegate® Insecticide to deliver sustainable, precise pest management for Indian farmers growing corn, cotton, and chilli under modern IPM practices.

Kapas crop damaged due to rains: New ginning season begins, cotton seed cake  will be delayed

06-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.

Excess of anything causes problems in society. If the excess of Ravana's pride caused the destruction of Lanka, this time the excess of rain has caused the loss of cotton farmers.

Wheat sowing to start amid export permit demand: Sowing will be delayed in Punjab

29-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.

The sowing of wheat, considered the favourite grain of the Rabi season, will now begin. Wheat Politics dominating in India. Even before the sowing begins, demands and recommendations regarding wheat stock and export permission have started coming in.

How AI is helping 38 million farmers with advance weather predictions

17-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.

The University of Chicago uses NeuralGCM, a Google Research model, to more accurately predict the monsoon season in India and support farmer decision-making.

Milma TRCMPU records INR 37 crore dairy sales during Onam season

08-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.

Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) posts record ₹37 crore sales of milk, curd, and ghee during Onam 2025.

Government's efforts to control mustard prices

25-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.

The government, which has experienced the sudden rise in commodity prices for the last 10 years, is now remembering the proverb "a proactive man is always happy". Five years ago, when mustard prices crossed the level of INR 8800 per quintal during the festive season, the government had to go through a difficult time.

New guar seed season will start early: Options are safe tool for farmers currently

18-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.

Our guar seed farmers do not have such ability. Therefore, they have to sell their produce at the price they get as soon as it arrives. Options contracts have been started at NCDEX now for such farmers.

Cotton planting decline: Prices fall as supply increases

11-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.

The sowing season is currently underway in the states considered to be the hubs of cotton production. However, according to preliminary reports, this time the cotton sowing is expected to decrease compared to last year.

TDB selects Milma to supply ghee for Sabarimala pilgrimage season 

28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a major testament to its high-quality dairy products, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has selected Milma to supply ghee for making prasadams for Sabarimala, Pamba and Nilakkal temples during the Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku pilgrimage seasons, starting from November.

Akola’s high-density cotton model to go national by 2030: Minister

14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan endorses Akola’s dense cotton planting model for national expansion to boost yields and reduce imports.

Centre charts cotton revival plan at high-level meeting in Coimbatore

11-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Giriraj Singh lead a stakeholder meeting in Coimbatore to address India’s declining cotton productivity.

Union govt to hold cotton-specific meeting in Coimbatore on July 11

10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls July 11 cotton meet in Coimbatore to address yield decline, TSV virus impact on BT cotton, and seed R&D.

No shortage of fertilisers in UP, says Agriculture Minister

05-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister assures ample fertiliser stocks, strong measures to curb black marketing ahead of Kharif season 2025.

Gujarat cotton acreage falls as prices stay depressed

04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Low cotton prices in Gujarat push farmers to shift to groundnuts and soybeans, cutting cotton acreage sharply for 2024–25, says state agriculture minister.

Gujarat offers INR 124 Cr aid to onion farmers on price crash

01-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Gujarat declares ₹124 crore relief for onion farmers after low rabi season prices; support capped at ₹50,000 per farmer through Market Intervention Scheme.

Salpem farmers aim to revive 300,000 sqm of paddy fields

30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Salpem lake farmers set a target to cultivate 3 lakh sqm this season, battling sewage inflow and mud deposits while pushing for environmental justice.

Punjab sets up GoM to oversee 2025 paddy procurement

26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Punjab forms ministerial subcommittee to manage smooth paddy procurement for 2025 season. CM Mann leads initiative to support farmers and ensure food security.

MySugar sets 4.5 lakh tonne crushing target for 2025–26 Season

26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Mysugar in Mandya sets target to crush 4.5 lakh tonnes of sugarcane in 2025–26. MLA Ravikumar says revival will take time, seeks ₹28 cr for operations.

Top 5 Rainy Season Crops to Grow in Uttar Pradesh in 2025

25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Explore the best 5 rainy season crops for Uttar Pradesh in 2025 to boost farm income, improve yield, and ensure climate resilience.

Kharif sowing surges past 137 lakh hectares in early June

24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

India's 2025 Kharif season off to a strong start with over 137 lakh hectares sown, led by rice, pulses, coarse cereals, and cotton.

Top 5 Rainy Season Crops to Grow in Maharashtra

20-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Discover the top 5 Kharif crops to grow in Maharashtra during monsoon 2025 for high yield, profit, and resilience in changing climate conditions.

Better Cotton to embrace regenerative farming standard

20-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Better Cotton announces its transition into a regenerative agriculture standard to support environmental restoration and cotton farmer wellbeing.

Cotton Cake prices continue to rise as production decline

16-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Cottonseed oil cake prices continue to surge due to falling production and a widening supply-demand gap. Explore why traders expect the bullish trend to continue in India's commodity markets.

AP ensures fertiliser supply for Kharif 2025 season

07-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

The Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Department secures 16.76 lakh MT fertilisers for Kharif 2025, ensuring timely supply via RSKs and cooperatives.

Cabinet approves MSP for Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2025-26

29-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26. 

Cotton slump despite crop decline: Time to trade safely

26-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

There was a time when the names of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were attached to every thread of cotton and these states were intertwined with each other along with the yarn made from cotton. At one time, traders across the country used to take note of the cotton futures price of Surendranagar.

Punjab wheat procurement hits 129 LMT

15-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

As the wheat procurement season draws to a close in Punjab, the state has crossed its initial target, with a total of 129 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat procured so far. Of this, 118 LMT has been bought by government procurement agencies and 10 LMT (8.23%) by private traders.

Punjab sets 5 lakh acre target for DSR Paddy this season

15-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

The Punjab government has set an ambitious target to bring five lakh acres under Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) during the current kharif season, in a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and conserve groundwater resources.

Agri minister reviews border farm readiness for Kharif

11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday conducted a high-level review of farming operations in border districts of Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir, ahead of the crucial kharif sowing season.

IARI issues post-harvest advisory to Indian farmers

05-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

As the Rabi season concludes, the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has issued an advisory urging farmers across the country to adopt effective post-harvest management practices aimed at preserving grain quality, enhancing soil health, and preparing for the upcoming cropping cycle.

Cotton seed oil cake prices rise as crop declines, heat wave Impact: Investors happy, farmers worried

28-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

Even if a pearl falls in the trash, it is still a pearl. If it is identified and sold, it gets its due price. In the current situation, cottonseed is proving to be like pearls for cotton ginners. Because the price of cottonseed oil cake is getting higher, they get some relief in ginning.

GM crops fuel rise in pesticide use, finds study

25-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

A new international study has found that genetically modified (GM) crops, originally promoted as a solution to reduce pesticide use, have instead led to a deeper reliance on chemical inputs in agriculture — with India’s Bt cotton serving as a prime example of the paradox.

Andhra Pradesh unveils strategy to promote 11 key crops as ‘Growth Engines’

14-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

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India harvests 38% of wheat area so far in 2025–26 season, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

14-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

India has harvested 38 per cent of the total estimated wheat area in the ongoing 2025–26 rabi marketing season, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday, as he reviewed the progress of crop harvesting and procurement across the country.

Haryana targets 3 lakh acres under direct seeding of Rice

06-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a major push towards sustainable agriculture, Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has set an ambitious target to cover 3 lakh acres of farmland under Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) during the upcoming paddy season.

Banana farmers of Maharashtra adopt drone technology for efficient spraying

05-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In the heart of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, farmers have embraced Marut Drone Academy’s cutting-edge drone technology to protect and enhance their banana and cotton crops.

HDPS key for boosting cotton productivity in Maharashtra: Experts at CICR

14-Mar-2025 - 0 Comments.

India has about 12 million hectares under cotton cultivation and yet it lags behind in average yield with countries like the US, Brazil, and Australia that leverage biotechnology and precision agronomy.

Maharashtra farmers demand biotech breakthroughs to boost cotton, compete globally

08-Mar-2025 - 0 Comments.

As the debate over biotechnology in Indian agriculture intensifies, progressive farmers from Maharashtra are advocating for a science-driven approach to policymaking and asserting their right to access advanced agricultural technologies.

Budget boosts agri-biotech: Experts call for regulatory reforms and high-yield & resilient crops

11-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.

The Union Budget 2025-26 places a strong emphasis on agriculture, introducing initiatives such as the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds, expanded seed availability, and efforts to boost cotton productivity.

Maharashtra farmers adopt HDPS to boost cotton productivity

07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

 Cotton farmers in Maharashtra are transforming their cultivation practices by adopting the High-Density Planting System (HDPS), a method set to significantly enhance productivity while addressing challenges of low yields and labour shortages.

Insights into India's Cotton Farming Sector - Challenges, Innovations, and Economic Trends

23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Cotton farming in India remains a cornerstone of the nation's agricultural and industrial sectors, despite facing significant challenges in recent years.

Blue Whale ends season with record turnover

14-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

With the apple season practically over, the leading French cooperative Blue Whale has announced record turnover figures across all its markets.

Kharif Kings: A Look at India's Top Monsoon Crops and Their Impact

03-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

The arrival of the monsoon season in India ushers in a period of agricultural rejuvenation. Farmers across the country sow a diverse range of crops that thrive on the life-giving rains.

Kerala milk cooperative to disburse additional milk price of INR 2 per litre

01-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a monsoon season relief to dairy farmers in four southern districts, Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) has decided to disburse an additional milk price of INR 2 per litre.

India Boasts Advanced Early Warning System for Disasters

11-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's weather forecasting capabilities received a strong endorsement from Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). He spoke during a recent Pre-Cyclone Exercise held in preparation for the upcoming April-June 2024 season.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana sees 27% surge in enrollment so far in 2023-24 season

10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme is witnessing a significant rise in participation, with a 27% increase in farmer enrollment reported so far for the 2023-24 season. This follows impressive year-on-year growth of 33.4% and 41% in 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively.

Government increased MSP on Raw Jute by INR 285 in 2024-25 Season

10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a move to support jute farmers, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2024-25 season.

India's Sugar Harvest: Sweet Success or Bitter Truth? Unpacking the 2023 Output

26-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Sugarcane, the backbone of India's sweet tooth, saw a mixed bag of fortunes in the 2023 season. While initial estimates painted a bleak picture, revised figures and positive developments offer a more nuanced perspective.

Opportunities in Multi-Grain Farming and Outlook for 2030 in India

23-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

 As India's population continues to surge, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural practices becomes increasingly crucial. In this context, multi-grain farming, the cultivation of multiple cereal and legume crops on the same land in a single season or in succession, emerges as a promising approach.

Louis Dreyfus Company makes binding offer to acquire Namoi Cotton

19-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

Louis Dreyfus Company Asia Pte. Ltd (LDC) announced today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 83% shares of Namoi Cotton Limited (Namoi Cotton) by way of a Scheme of Arrangement, marking a significant milestone in LDC’s 111-year history in Australia.

Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2024 season

01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2024 season recently.

Zimero promotes range of 'Vrat-Friendly' ice creams for festive fasting

13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

Zimero, India's newest destination for pure, authentic ice cream, is excited to introduce its mouthwatering selection of fast-friendly ice creams. These exquisite treats have been carefully crafted to add a touch of indulgence to the traditional fasting (vrat) experience during this festive season.

Revitalizing India's Agriculture: IDH and Better Cotton Promote Regenerative Farming for a Sustainable Future

15-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Explore how IDH and Better Cotton are driving regenerative agriculture in India to address critical challenges while ensuring a sustainable and resilient agricultural future.

Know more about Cotton crop in India

13-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops grown in India. It is a Kharif crop, sown in the monsoon season and harvested in the winter season.

Inspect flowers and cotton bolls for signs of the pink bollworm

22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Recently, few cotton sown areas in the state of Punjab were impacted with the pink bollworm infestation. With the early-sown cotton crop aged between 60 and 80 days, it is important for the cotton growing farmers to integrate all available management tactics which will serve the purpose of resistance management against pink bollworm.

SWAL unveils a sustainable pest control breakthrough for soybean and cotton crops in India

17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

SWAL Corporation Ltd., a prominent provider of advanced and sustainable agricultural solutions, has taken a significant stride towards ecological farming with the introduction of Sperto, an innovative pest control solution tailored specifically for soybean and cotton crops

UPL SAS launches sustainable pest control solution for soybean, cotton crop in India

14-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS), an integrated AgTech platform of UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) ("UPL"), has announced the launch of Argyle, a cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative solution, specifically designed for soybean and cotton crops.

Samunnati facilitates farmgate procurement and direct grape export to the Netherlands

11-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, India’s leading agricultural enterprise, has successfully facilitated farm gate procurement to direct export of 275 MT of Thomson seedless grapes to Netherlands for the Grapes Season 2023

Cabinet approves MSP for Kharif crops for marketing season 2023-24

15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24. 

Govt removes procurement ceiling of 40% for tur, urad and masur under PSS for 2023-24

06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Indian government has removed the procurement ceiling of 40% for tur, urad and masur under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the 2023-24 marketing season.

Godrej Agrovet launches umbrella brand PYNA for sustainable cotton production

11-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

Godrej Agrovet Limited's (GAVL) Crop Protection Business recently announced the launch of PYNA, an umbrella brand for sustainable cotton production. A pioneer in establishing the concept of selective cotton herbicides in different markets, GAVL will be selling three of its cotton weed management products Hitweed, Hitweed Maxx, and Maxxcott under PYNA brand.    

Top 10 types of Kharif crops in India

27-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Kharif crops are crops that are grown during the rainy season, typically from April to October, in India. These crops are planted at the start of the monsoon season and are harvested at the end of it.

Online agrochemicals firm, AgFarm launches its products in Chhattisgarh

02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Dubai-based agrochemical company, AgFarm has introduced its entire product range in Chhattisgarh. The launch coincides with the Rabi crop sowing season in India, typically starting in the winter season.

RMSI Cropalytics launches India’s first ever crop map at village level

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

RMSI Cropalytics, a Noida-based agri-tech start-up, launched the first of its kind crop map for India at the village level. The new crop map shows the geo-location of sown acreage of the current cropping season in high resolution. It is a giant leap for agriculture data visibility.

CCEA approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23

19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23.

Promotion of crop diversification by government

25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

Promotion of crop diversification by government

25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

Geo Fertilizer launch offers farmers hope of boosting crop yields

01-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Nigerian farmers have every reason to be optimistic about a bumper harvest at the beginning of a new planting season with the launch of a novel crop balance nutrient fertilizer brand into the Nigerian market.

Cabinet approves minimum support price of raw jute for 2022 -23 season

23-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2022-23 season. The approval is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.

Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation

19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully entered its 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022 season, completing 6 years of its implementation since its launch announcement on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.

Ambuja Cement Foundation’s plantation drive underway in Chandrapur

13-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Ambuja Cements Limited, has implemented a plantation drive in its Better Cotton project villages at Chandrapur for development of community and enrichment of nature.

Cabinet approves MSP for 2022 Copra season

25-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2022 season.

Sonalika tractors sales up by 5.5% at 17,130 units during October 2021

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Festive season celebrations in India are at their peak and Sonalika Tractors is going full throttle ahead to address farmer’s haulage and farm related requirements. It has registered overall tractor sales of 17,130 tractors in October 2021, registering 5.5 percent growth to surpass industry growth estimate of 3.6 percent.

Eminent scientists, agriculturists cask govt to allow BRL1 field trials in Karnataka

10-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Eminent scientists and agriculture experts from Karnataka demand to allow Biosafety Regulatory Level 1 (BRL 1) field trials of Bt Cotton and Maize in Karnataka. After the success of Bt Cotton in India, since 2002 no other crop (enhanced through biotechnology) has been released in India.

Federation of Seed Industry, Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates World Cotton Day

06-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

On World Cotton Day on 7 October, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI) celebrates the power of technology like Bt Cotton in making India the world’s leading producer.

India's export footprint expands; GI certified mango shipped to Bahrain

11-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic.

Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Climate analysis predicts mismatch in rainfall and temperature patterns with crop phenology: Soybean, Cotton, Wheat and Gram crops at risk finds Institute for Sustainable Communities study across three major regions of Maharashtra.

Cabinet approves subsidy for phosphatic, potassic fertilizers for 2021-22

21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22(till the present season).

Disastrous consequences of surge in cultivation of illegal HtBt cotton, FSII & NSAI write to government

20-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Quality seeds for farmers is the first step towards growing quality produce and better yield. Research and development ensure that the challenges faced by farmers are resolved and they get better varieties to fight pests and diseases.

Smart measures required for a successful kharif season amidst the pandemic

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Monsoon plays an important role in Indian agriculture. While awaiting the arrival, farmers have already begun initial tasks of kharif sowing. As the country is still reeling under the pandemic, farmers will face challenges for a second consecutive year. Moreover, farmer will have to be more cautious as the second wave of Covid-19 has proven more intense.

Over 42.5 MT wheat procured from 4.75 million farmers during current Rabi Marketing Season

14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Procurement of wheat in ongoing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States and till now (upto 13.06.2021) a quantity of over 42.57 million tonnes (MT) of wheat has been procured (which is all time high, as it has exceeded previous high 389.92 LMT of RMS 2020-21).

Investment support of INR 7,509 crore under Rythu Bandhu scheme for Telangana farmers

14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Under the Rythu Bandhu scheme Telangana government will provide INR 7,509 crore as investment support to over 63 lakh farmers for cultivation during the Kharif season.

Cabinet approves minimum support prices for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22

09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22.

Govt procures over 80.52 MT of paddy benefiting 11.94 million farmers

05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

India's ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution has procured over 80.52 million tonnes of paddy (includes Kharif crop 70.69 million tonnes and Rabi crop 9.82 million tonnes) up to 4 June 2021 during the ongoing season Kharif 2020-21.

Govt procures 40 MT of wheat from 4.23 million farmers during ongoing rabi marketing season 2021-22

31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

As on 27 May 2021, during the rabi marketing season (RMS) 2021-22, over 40 million tonnes of wheat has been procured from over 4.23 million farmers across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at minimum support price (MSP), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement.

Small farmers get free rental tractor from TAFE as COVID relief

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Chennai-based Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) has announced a free tractor rental scheme to support small farmers of the state during this critical cropping season, amid the second wave of Covid-19.

India's third advance estimates of principal crops shoot 7.94MT higher for 2020-21

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

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GI certified Shahi Litchi exported to United Kingdom

25-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major boost to the export of GI-certified products, the season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom by the air route.

Govt formulates strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses for Kharif 2021

07-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

To attain self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021 season.

Interface meeting for Kharif 2021 season, nutritional security discussed

24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) jointly with ICAR organized Interface meeting for Kharif 2021 on 20 April, 2021 through video conference.

Govt procures 8.84 MN cotton bales from farmers worth INR 25,826 Cr during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21

28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, the Government has procured 8.84 million bales of seed cotton (Kapas) valuing INR 25826.59 crore has been procured benefitting 1.81 million farmers.

Cabinet increase MSP of Copra by INR 375 per quintal for 2021 season

28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of copra for 2021 season.

Paddy procurement touches 506 lakh tonnes during 2020-21 Kharif Marketing Season

06-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, paddy procurement has recorded an increase of 24.98% at 506.00 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) as on 4 January 2021, against the last year corresponding purchase of 405.10 LMT.

Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21: Paddy procurement shows increase of 23.70% over last year

20-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.

MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21

03-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.

Cabinet approves INR 2500 crore for procuring apples under market intervention scheme in J&K

21-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for apple procurement in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for the current season also i.e. 2020-21 on the same terms and condition as was done in J&K during last season i.e. 2019-20.

India's Kharif foodgrains production to touch 144.52 MT in 2020-21, agri minister

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's foodgrains production is pegged at record 144.52 million tonnes (MT) in the 2020-21 kharif season notwithstanding COVID-19 crisis, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at a CII's India - International Food & Agri Week on Friday.

NFL distributes cotton plucking machines to farmers in Haryana

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Fertilizers Limited distributed 95 cotton plucking machines free of cost to the farmers under its Corporate Social Responsibility.

Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers

12-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bayer Crop Science, a leading player in Indian agriculture has launched DKC 9188, a high-yielding hybrid corn seed for progressive corn farmers in Bihar. With DKC 9188, farmers can look forward to higher yields of superior quality corn in the upcoming Rabi season.

Govt approves procurement of 13.77 LMT of pulses, oilseeds for five states, including Maharashtra

30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has just begun and the Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previous seasons.

Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has just begun and the Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previous seasons.

India Pulses and Grains Association hosts webinar on Kharif Crop Outlook 2020-21 season

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry, hosted THE IPGA KNOWLEDGE SERIES WEBINAR ON KHARIF CROP OUTLOOK with over 900 participants from across 30 countries.

India's Kharif crops sowing acreage touches 1116.88 lakh ha area during current season

28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture ministry have put all efforts in successful implementation of mission programs and flagship schemes. Progress of area coverage reported is 1116.88 lakh ha area compared to corresponding period of last year 1066.06 lakh ha.

NCDC sanctions INR 19444 Cr for MSP operations support to States during Kharif season 2020-21

28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), the apex financing organization of the agriculture ministry has sanctioned as the first installment, funds amounting to INR 19444 crores to the states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Telangana for Kharif paddy procurement under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations.

Cabinet approves Rabi crops MSP for marketing season 2021-22

21-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22. This increase in MSP is in line with the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.

Bt cotton only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by govt, agri minister

16-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by the government of India.

Timely agri inputs, credit made it possible for record sowing acreage even during pandemic lockdown conditions, says Narendra Singh Tomar

06-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the current season of Kharif 2020, a record area of 1095.38 lakh hectares has been covered. Sowing of rice still continues while sowing of pulses, coarse cereals, millets, and oilseeds is almost over. There is no impact of COVID-19 on the progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on date.

Gowda assures adequate supply of urea to Telangana

19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that adequate availability of fertilizers has been ensured during the on-going Kharif Season and his ministry is monitoring the supplies very closely.

Area covered under rice, oilseeds increased this Kharif season, says agri ministry data

09-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has said that there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops

'A positive year ahead for tractor sales and rural development', opines Hemant Sikka

28-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

This is the peak season for the tractor segment, with demand being robust due to various factors related to a strong Rabi output, government spending in rural India, including higher procurement and good price realisations.

'Significant spurt in demand for fertilizers across the country due to ongoing Kharif season', says Sadananda Gowda

22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that there has been significant spurt in demand for fertilizers across the country due to ongoing Kharif season.

Agri minister appeals farmers to insure crops by July 31, PMFBY for Kharif-2020 on full swing

18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for Kharif-2020 season is going on in full swing in various States and UTs of the country. Government of India has made enrolment free for all the farmers who only need to pay premium amount, the Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister appealed farmers.

Pulses sowing acreage up by 250% at 64.25 lakh ha

13-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Pulses sowing in India during this Kharif season has increased by 250% at 64.25 lakh hectares during this Kharif season, as compared to 24.49 hectares area sowed during the last Kharif season.

No scarcity of fertilizers across the country during ongoing Kharif season, says fertilizer minister

08-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of chemicals & fertilizers, D V Sadananda Gowda has said that there is no scarcity of fertilizers across the country during ongoing Kharif season.

Indian sugarcane acreage estimated 52.28 lakh hectares during 2020-21 season, says ISMA

04-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian sugarcane acreage during 2020-21 sugar season (SS) is estimated at 52.25 lakh hectares, registering 8 percent growth, as compared to 48.41 lakh hectares recorded during the 2019-20 sugar season.

Narendra Singh Tomar appeals farmers to adopt best agricultural practices during Kharif season

02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has appealed to farmers to grow different varieties of crops keeping in view the type of farmland in order to make farming a gainful activity.

RCF made available more than 200,000 metric tonnes of imported fertilizers for the kharif season

02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) even in the most challenging times of COVID-19 ensured the availability of its top brand Fertilizers like ‘Ujjwala’ Urea and ‘Suphala’to the farming community for Kharif sowing season.

SOPA estimates drop in soybean crop for 2020 season

26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), a national level body representing the soybean processors, farmers, exporters has said in its 2020 season (October 2019 to September 2020) estimate that out put of soybean crop will be at 93.06 lakh tonnes, as compared to 109.33 lakh tonnes recorded during October 2018 to September 2019.

Government increases MSP of dehusked coconut by INR 129 per quintal for 2020 season

23-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Government of India has declared Minimum Support Price for mature dehusked coconut for the season 2020 at INR 2700 per quintal, thus hiking the MSP by 5.02 percent from INR 2571 per quintal during season 2019.

India’s Kharif crop sowing touches 13.13 million hectares

22-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s Kharif sowing for 2020-21 season have touched 13.13 million hectares, as compared to 9.42 million hectares during the 2019-20 season.

Modi cabinet increases Kharif crops MSP by over 50% for marketing season 2020-21

02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2020-21 by over 50 percent.

Govt releases various measures for sugar season 2019-20

31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Various measures have been taken by the Department of Food & Public Distribution for current sugar season 2019-20.

Food Corporation of India purchase 233.51 lakh MT of wheat during Rabi season 2020-21

10-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

During the Rabi marketing season 2020-21, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured a total of 233.51 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, of the 241.36 lakh metric tonnes of wheat arrived.

Govt procure pulses, oilseeds worth INR 2682 Cr during Rabi season 2020-21

07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

India agriculture ministry has announced that it has procured pulses and oilseeds under Rabi 2020-21 season worth INR 2,682 crores benefiting 3,25,565 farmers.

Govt starts Rabi season procurement of pulses, oilseeds in 20 states

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

As of 22 April 2020, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry has announced that its agencies have started procuring pulses and oilseeds from 20 states

COVID19: Assocham calls for graded opening of economy, support to farm sector in harvest season

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Committing itself to work with the Centre and the state governments to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Assocham has formulated a calibrated approach for re-opening of the economic activities in phases, putting agriculture adhering to the safety SOPs.

Now Sonalika Tractors extends standby tractor facility to farmers

14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

After Swaraj Tractors, one of the leading tractor brand, Sonalika Tractors has now offered to help farmers with standby tractors during the crucial harvesting season in the midst of the global pandemic

Swaraj offers standby tractor facility to help farmers amid Coronavirus

09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the midst of the prevailing CONVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Swaraj Tractors has come forward to support the farming community with offering a standby tractor during the harvesting season

Home ministry writes to states on smooth harvesting, sowing operations; while maintaining social distancing

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) had sent an advisory to all States regarding granting of exception to Agricultural operations from lockdown restrictions to fight COVID-19, keeping in mind the harvesting and sowing season

Indian cultivation of BT cotton crops estimated at 32.26 MN bales during 201-20

31-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Area, production and productivity of Bt. cotton has increased steadily since its introduction in India, barring minor fluctuation in few years. Details of year-wise area under cotton, Bt. cotton, production and yield of cotton during 2002-03 to 2019-20

Second Advance Estimates of Production of Foodgrains, Oilseeds and other Commercial Crops for 2019-20

19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.

The 2nd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare today. The cumulative rainfall in the country during the monsoon season (June to September, 2019) has been 10% higher than Long Period Average (LPA).

GM cotton crops touches 34.88 million tonnes bales in 2017-18

08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

With the usage of genetically modified (GM) cotton crops, the productivity of cotton increased from 191 kg per hectare in 2002-03 to 477 kg per hectare in 2017-18 and the production of cotton has been increased from 8.62 million bales in 2002-03 to 34.88 bales in 2017-18 due to the adoption of Bt. cotton in the country

Gram Sabhas to inform farmers about the enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna

01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.

Gram Sabhas across the country have been asked to inform the farmers about the enrolment and benefits of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojan (PMFBY) at the beginning of the Rabi Season.

CAI estimates cotton crop at 36.5 MN for 2017-18 season

12-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

The CAI has estimated cotton crop for the ongoing 2017-18 season at 36.5 million bales of 170 kgs each, which is higher by 500,000 bales

Indian cotton crop output to be 37.5 MN bales, CAI estimate

15-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its first estimate of the cotton crop for the 2017-18 season beginning from 1 October 2017.

All out war on pink boll worm to save Bt Cotton in current season

11-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

An all-out multi-level campaign has been launched on a war footing on the dreaded pink boll worm attack that has been causing a havoc to Bt cotton crop across India.

India's cotton output for February 2017 estimate at 34.1 MN bales

16-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.

The CAI has retained its cotton crop estimate for the ongoing cotton season at the same level as in the last month i.e. 34.1 million bales of 170 kgs. each.

India's wheat, pulses registers record sowing in rabi season

05-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on February 3, 2017 stands at 64.51 million hectares, as compared to 61.04 million hectares this time in 2016.

India's cotton crop estimated 34 MN bales during 2016-17

23-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its December estimate of the cotton crop for the 2016-17 season beginning as on October 1, 2016.

Govt fixes minimum support price of toria crops for 2016-17 rabi season

Indian government has fixed a minimum support price of $52.60 (Rs 3560) per quintal for torai crops for 2016-17 season to be marketed in 2017-18.

Over 36 MN farmers covered under PM crop insurance scheme

08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

With the launch in kharif 2016 season, India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has made good progress, as it has covered over 26.50 per cent or 36.66 million farmers.

Indian sugar crushing slow, says sugar body

04-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian sugar crushing operations for the current 2016-17 sugar season (SS) have been started and as on October 31, 2016, sugar mills have produced 104,000 tonnes of sugar, as against 187,000 tonnes produced last year up to the corresponding period.

Indian agri ministry accepts Gujarat govt groundnut procurement rates

03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture ministry has approved Gujarat government's proposal on price support scheme for procurement of groundnut during the current Kharif season.

Indian food ministry procures 34,546 tonnes of pulses

26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has said government agencies have procured 34546.69 tonnes of pulses during the ongoing 2016-17 Kharif Marketing Season (KMS).

Cotton Association opposes creation of buffer stock

26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Mumbai based Cotton Association of India (CAI) have rejected the central government to set up buffer stock for cotton crops

Indian sugar acreage to drop by 5% during 2016-17

24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian sugar production will drop by 5 per cent during the 2016-17 sugar season, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in the first advance estimate released recently.

SOPA release soybean crop survey results

08-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Soybean crop in this kharif season have shown a sign of recovery as per the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) that has released the results of estimate production figures.

Cotton crop output estimated to be 33.6 million bales

29-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its first estimates that cotton crop production in the country will be around 33.6 million bales of 170 kg each during 2016-17 season.

CCEA Approves MSP for Rabi crops of 2019-20 to be made in Rabi marketing season 2020-21

22-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi Crops of 2019-20 to be marketed in Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21.