Kharif sowing area for onion set to be 27% higher than last year; 30% sowing completed in Karnataka

New Delhi: Good and timely monsoon rains this year has provided a big boost for kharif crops, including onion and other horticultural crops like tomato and potato, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said.

India’s rice sowing area crosses 411 lakh hectares

New Delhi: India’s rice sowing area touched 411.52 lakh hectares as of September 22 while it was 400.72 lakh hectares on the same date last year, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Friday.

Cabinet approves hike in MSP for kharif crops

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a hike in minimum support price (MSP) for Kharif crops for marketing season 2023-24.

Cabinet approves Rs 1.08 trillion subsidy for Kharif crop fertilizer

New Delhi: India's fertilizer subsidy bill for the current financial year is expected to exceed the budgeted amount of Rs 1.75 trillion by Rs 50,000 crore, reaching Rs 2.25 trillion, Chemical and Fertilizers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday.

Centre's paddy procurement crosses 700 lakh tonne in 2022-23 kharif marketing season

The Centre’s paddy procurement has crossed the 700 lakh tonne mark in the current 2022-23 kharif marketing season (KMS) so far, according to the Food Ministry.

Union Cabinet OKs hike in MSP for all Kharif crops of 2019-20 season

New Delhi, Jul 3(UNI) In a major boost to the farmers' income, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all Kharif crops for 2019-20 season.