Traders have not been selling the chilli stock at lower rates and are hoping that domestic demand will shore up the prices a little and that exports to China will improve this year. Red chilli prices, which have dropped from the peak levels in last March, could see another spike on higher festival season demand […]
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Crop Types – India’s Rabi and Kharif Crop Seasons
India has agricultural crops that vary with the seasons and require specific climatic conditions and an appropriate atmosphere to grow. The weather makes a significant difference between Rabi and Kharif crops. Kharif and Rabi are two crops grown primarily in Asian countries during the monsoon season. While the cropping season for Kharif crops begins when […]
India and United States to increase dialogue on food, agricultural trade in 2023
Synopsis The two countries also decided to create a new trade policy forum working group on resilient trade, and to continue to work together on resolving outstanding trade issues, they added in the statement. India and the United States have established a new working group to build sustainable supply chains and boost bilateral trade, the […]
Wheat exports rise 30 pc to USD 1.5 bn in Apr-Nov
Synopsis The ministry said that Basmati rice exports too increased by 39.26 per cent to USD 2.87 billion during April-November 2022, while that of non-basmati rice registered a growth of 5 per to USD 4.2 billion in the same period. “Wheat export has registered an increase of 29.29 per cent in eight months of the […]
PM Kisan, Kisan Credit Card, and 4 other beneficial govt schemes for farmers
Synopsis Kisan Diwas or National Farmers’ Day is observed across the country on December 23 to honour farmers, the backbone country. The central government offers various schemes for farmers and the agricultural sector. Know all about Kisan Credit Card, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and 3 other beneficial govt schemes […]
Govt sees bright prospect of wheat crop; current temperature conducive for higher yields
Synopsis Like last year, there have been no reports of extreme temperatures from wheat-growing states so far. This augurs well for the crop prospects, he added. Farmers have brought more area under the wheat crop this year in anticipation of getting higher than the minimum support price (MSP) amid export demand, another ministry official shared. […]
Centre has planned to increase millet production: Minister
The minister said that for increasing the production of Nutri-Cereals under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) programme, the NFSM-Nutri Cereals is being implemented in 212 districts of 14 states NEW DELHI : Centre has planned to increase millets production and has fixed annual target for the millet production, said Union Minister of state for Consumer Affairs, […]
Farmers paid Rs 1.25 lakh crore as claims till Oct 31: Government
Synopsis “In the last 6 years, Rs 25,186 crore have been paid by farmers as the premium, wherein Rs 1,25,662 crore have been paid to the farmers against their claims as on October 31, 2022 with Central and state governments bearing most of the premium under the scheme,” an official statement said, while clarifying on […]