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Estimation of crop production relies on data provided by states, reports from CWWG, remote sensing, estimates based on econometric modelling, inputs collected from farmer surveys, among other data sources
What do First Advance Estimates say on India’s food production in Kharif season 2023-24? Read the report Read More
The minister added that agricultural scientists should strive to infuse greater mechanisation in the agricultural production process and develop and popularise specialised farm implements for women in agriculture
Agricultural Science Congress: Rupala calls for innovations to foster sustainable agri-food systems Read More
Over 1.22 crore farmers have so far benefited from the ongoing paddy procurement operations of KMS 2022-23 with an MSP outflow of Rs. 1,71,000 crore transferred directly into their accounts
Govt makes procurement of 830 LMT paddy in ongoing Kharif Marketing Season till June 19 Read More
In recent years, the government has been promoting the cultivation of crops, other than cereals such as pulses, oilseeds, and nutri-cereals/millets, by offering a higher MSP for these crops
Cabinet approves minimum support prices (MSP) for Kharif crops for marketing season 2023-24 Read More
According to agriculture ministry, the assessment of foodgrain production is based on the feedback received from states and validated with information available from other sources
India’s foodgrain production is estimated at 330.5 million tonnes in 2022-23: Third Advance Estimates Read More
FCI and state procurement agencies have so far procured wheat from about 2 million farmers with payment of more than Rs. 47,000 crores at MSP, directly credited to their bank accounts
FCI and other government agencies make 25.2 million tonnes of wheat procurement by May, 9 Read More
The Economic Survey 2022-23 says investment in the sector must be encouraged through an affordable, timely and inclusive approach to credit delivery
Economic Survey 2022-23: Private investment in agriculture increases, but the sector needs more Read More
To address the rising price of wheat and wheat flour in the country, it was decided that FCI would make available 30 LMT wheat in the market through various routes under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic)
FCI to sell 25 LMT wheat under Open Market Sale Scheme from Feb 1 to curb rising prices Read More
Known for her unique Seed Bank of more than 200 indigenous varieties, Rahibai has trained more than 3,500 female farmers about seed preservation and soil protection and organised them in self-help groups
Organic seeds can resolve agrarian distress, says Rahibai Popere at Farmer’s Science Congress Read More
Wheat production is expected to increase in the range of 10-13 per cent from the previous year, thanks to the higher sowing progress amid better subsoil moisture left by the late-season rains
After making record highs, wheat prices poised to correct downward Read More