Tag: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Paddy acreage in current Kharif season 35.46 lakh ha below that last year; total crop acreage less by 18.26 lakh ha
The government has eventually released the figures for paddy sowing acreage for...
Govt launches 11th Agri Census; smartphones and tablets to be used for data collection
The government has launched the Eleventh Agriculture Census (2021-22) in the country....
Rainfall deficit of 42-53 per cent in several states may adversely affect foodgrain production in Kharif season
The government did not issue the paddy acreage figures last week. The figures issued...
AFFI says apple farmers face widespread indebtedness and pauperization, urges govt for a legally guaranteed MSP
Of an average price of Rs 80 per kg that the consumer pays for apples, the farmer...
Much more besides MSP within wide purview of committee; questions raised no sooner than it is formed
The way the SKM does not want to be a part of the committee, the latter may meet...
Scientists will have to proceed with a roadmap in the face of climate change: Narendra Singh Tomar
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, said that...
Industry should engage with govt to reduce use of fertilizers and pesticides: Narendra Singh Tomar
Addressing virtually the ‘11th Agrochemicals Conference 2022 — Policy Landscape...
Bleak possibilities of resumption of wheat exports
The possibilities of resumption of wheat exports seem to be practically very bleak....
CCEA approves hike in MSP for Kharif crops; paddy goes up to Rs 2,040 per quintal
While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) forecast on Wednesday only that the retail...
Make a roadmap for seed supply to farmers: Tomar
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar presided...
Wheat export ban: Farmers suffer financial losses, and India a loss of face
India’s ban on wheat exports is a classic example of an administrative faux pas...
MSP of maize has been increased by 43 per cent in last eight years: Tomar
Addressing the 8th edition of India Maize Summit 2022, organized by FICCI, Tomar...
CoEs in horticulture functioning well in India with Israel’s support: Tomar
A round table meeting between Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture...
Public procurement of wheat to be at 13-year low, may remain lower than old stocks in central pool
According to the government, the public procurement of wheat may end up at about...
National targets for food grains at 3280, pulses 295.5 and oilseeds 413.4 lt for 2022-23
As per Second Advance Estimates (2021-22), total foodgrain production in the country...
Portals launched for export-import of agricultural commodities and pesticides registration
Tomar said that on the new portal, the procedures from the application by exporters...
