Tag: MSP

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Public procurement of wheat to be at 13-year low, may remain lower than old stocks in central pool

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...

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Wheat with up to 20 per cent shrivelled grains may be procured at full MSP, proposal under govt consideration

Wheat with up to 20 per cent shrivelled grains may be procured at full MSP, proposal under govt consideration

The Union government is considering the proposal that if the shrivelled grain percentage...

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109.78 lt wheat procured so far; fear of decline in production may ruin huge export possibilities

109.78 lt wheat procured so far; fear of decline in production may ruin huge export possibilities

According to the FCI, a total of 109.78 lt of wheat has been procured in the country...

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Market prices low; farmers selling their gram at govt procurement centres only; MP raises ceiling for sale per farmer

Market prices low; farmers selling their gram at govt procurement centres only; MP raises ceiling for sale per farmer

The MSP for gram is Rs 5,230 per quintal. It is selling at Rs 4,300-Rs 4,825 per...

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Wheat stocks at three-year low in central pool; prices higher than MSP in MP

Wheat stocks at three-year low in central pool; prices higher than MSP in MP

The wheat stocks have reached a three-year low in the central pool. Despite the...

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Mustard prices cross Rs 7,000 per quintal in many mandis

Mustard prices cross Rs 7,000 per quintal in many mandis

The prices have gone up to Rs 7,000-7,500 per quintal in many of the mandis of the...

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Good news again for mustard farmers this year; market prices up to 50 per cent higher than MSP

Good news again for mustard farmers this year; market prices up to 50 per cent higher than MSP

The government has fixed the minimum support price (MSP) for mustard this year at...

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SC committee felt repeal of farm laws would be unfair; its report reveals most farmer organizations supported the laws

SC committee felt repeal of farm laws would be unfair; its report reveals most farmer organizations supported the laws

According to Ghanwat, had the Supreme Court published the Report upon its receipt,...

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SKM to launch nationwide campaign once again to protest govt’s inaction on MSP, Lakhimpur Kheri and other promises

SKM to launch nationwide campaign once again to protest govt’s inaction on MSP, Lakhimpur Kheri and other promises

SKM will start a nationwide campaign by observing “Legal Guarantee for MSP” Week...

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West may create hurdles in wheat exports from India

West may create hurdles in wheat exports from India

These countries have for long believed that the Minimum Support Price (MSP) offered...

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Wheat turns from unwanted foodgrain stock to gold due to Russia-Ukraine war

Wheat turns from unwanted foodgrain stock to gold due to Russia-Ukraine war

With a steep rise in wheat prices in the global market due to the Russia-Ukraine...

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Russia–Ukraine war an opportunity for self-reliance in edible oils, provided govt guarantees MSP

Russia–Ukraine war an opportunity for self-reliance in edible oils, provided govt guarantees MSP

In 2021-22, the edible oil imports of India are expected to remain at about 130...

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A clear road map laid out for bee-farming will start ‘Sweet Revolution’ in India: Dr Abhilaksh Likhi

A clear road map laid out for bee-farming will start ‘Sweet Revolution’ in India: Dr Abhilaksh Likhi

The announcement of a package of Rs 500 crores by the Prime Minister shows the importance...

Ground Report
Average rural wages increase by more than 4 per cent : DEA report

Average rural wages increase by more than 4 per cent : DEA report

According to the economic report released by the Department of Economic Affairs...

ELECTIONS 2022
UP polling shifts from sugar bowl to potato belt

UP polling shifts from sugar bowl to potato belt

With two phases of the UP Assembly polls now over, the focus has shifted from the...

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CACP bats for sustainability of Indian sugar sector

CACP bats for sustainability of Indian sugar sector

The CACP is mulling over measures for the urgent diversification and sustainability...