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2020-21 rabi foodgrains output may surpass previous record: Agriculture Minister Tomar

PTI Mr. Tomar said the country’s agriculture sector performed well during 2020 as foodgrains production rose to a record in the kharif season with farmers working hard despite the COVID-19 pandemic and proving their relevance.

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Govt. extends relaxed norms for onion imports till Jan. 31

PTI Onion prices have started moderating to some extent in some parts of the country with the arrival of the new crop.

According to a survey conducted by LocalCircles, 71% of citizens said they were paying more than ₹50 per kg for tomato, ₹40 per kg for potato and ₹50 per kg for onion.

High onion, potato, tomato prices pinch household budgets: survey

Special Correspondent 70% families paid 25-100% more for essential vegetables

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Centre steps in to check onion prices, to offer buffer stock to States and UTs

Special Correspondent The Centre is offering onion from the buffer stock stored at Nashik, Maharasthra, at the procured rate of ₹26-28 per kg to States.

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2020-21 rabi foodgrains output may surpass previous record: Agriculture Minister Tomar

Govt. extends relaxed norms for onion imports till Jan. 31

Farm laws | Centre calls Punjab farmers for 2nd round of talks on December 3

High onion, potato, tomato prices pinch household budgets: survey

Centre curbs stock limits to cool onion prices

Coronavirus | ₹10,000-cr. scheme for agricultural cooperatives to set up health infra in rural areas

Kharif foodgrain production likely to be record 144.52 million tonnes in 2020-21: Agriculture Minister

Foodgrain production stood at 143.38 million tonnes during the 2019-20 kharif season, as per official data

First time in decades laws framed to benefit farmers, workers: PM Modi

Narendra Modi addresses BJP leaders, workers on104th birth anniversary of party’s ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya.

Farm Bills | Amid protests, kharif crops ripen

65% jump in food business registrations due to reforms, says Agri Secy.

Farm Bills | Government should bring in another Bill or amend current one, says RSS-affiliate SJM

‘The government should bring in another Bill or amend the current one.’

Explainer | Why are the Agriculture Bills being opposed

Three Bills on agriculture reforms – The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020; The Farmers (Empowerment and

Forecasts of heavy rains raise concerns about kharif crops

Excess rainfall could extensively damage crops when they ripen later this month

Agriculture reform Bills introduced amidst Opposition, farmers’ protests

They encourage private investments and technology introduction: Centre; grabbing the rights of farmers, draconian: Cong., TMC

Rain pushes summer crop planting to record

Farmland acreage growth at 7%.

ICICI Bank to use satellite data to assess credit profile of farmers

The practice will employ satellite data to measure an array of parameters related to land, irrigation and crop patterns.

CCEA approves increase in sugarcane FRP by ₹10 to ₹285 per quintal for 2020-21: Sources

A decision to increase the Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane for 2020-21 marketing year (October-September) was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs held in New Delhi.

Farm exports rise 23% to ₹25,553 cr. in March-June

Plan in place to boost shipments, says government.

Govt to spend ₹ 11.85 crore for funding 112 agri start-ups this year: Tomar

The funds will be given to the start-ups selected by different knowledge partners.

High prices of pulses may affect nutrition security, says study

‘Following COVID-19 lockdown, all food groups witnessed spurt in prices compared to 2019’.

Copious monsoon rains spur summer crop sowing in India

Farmers generally start planting rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, sugarcane and peanuts, among other crops, from June 1, when monsoon rains typically arrive in the country

Data | Market arrivals dip, procurement delays: How COVID-19 impacted agriculture

After the lockdown was imposed, the price of wheat dropped below the Minimum Support Price level which means that farmers were forced to sell at low prices

MSP for agri crops higher than global, market price; need to find viable solution: Gadkari

He said that the country has surplus rice and wheat and there is a problem of storage of these grains.

Move to ban 27 pesticides opposed

Proposed ban will hike costs for Indian farmers, lead to export losses, says association of pesticide manufacturers.

Farmers are strong, not vulnerable; they need to be given choices, says Agriculture Secretary

Option for direct marketing during the lockdown period has reduced government procurement of wheat in some States, says Agriculture Secretary.

ISMA lowers sugar production estimate, June sales may rise

Easing of curbs may help sale of backlog from May

Natural rubber sector on a sticky wicket

Will take 3 quarters to rebound: Board

‘FM measures for agriculture will open new chapter’

Food processing sector to benefit a lot

Poor prices for rabi crops at markets bode ill for farmers

Fruit producers have been hit the hardest

Coronavirus lockdown | Minor forest produce in exemption list

This includes non-timber items such as bamboo and other grasses, edible or useful roots, seeds, fruits, flowers and plants

Farmer outfits seek financial incentive

Give ₹200 bonus to farmers on wheat purchase in the wake of COVID-19: KMSC

FinMin writes to RBI for relaxing farm loan NPA norms

Cites stress in agriculture sector; relaxation a prerequisite to interest subvention

Farmers’ not to be hurt by govt. move to cut crop cover premium: Bhutani

Lack of long-term, consistent data reason for unsustainable premiums, he says

16-point action plan for agriculture evokes mixed response

Farmers’ body resents failure to address rising debts, cost of inputs

Onion production to grow 7% this year despite kharif crop losses

Overall, vegetable production set to rise but fruit production expected to fall

Watch | What is vertical farming?

A video on vertical farming, a practice of growing food crops on vertically stacked layers.

Cotton research bodies in India, Uganda to develop new seed variety

Countries aim to boost income of farmers in African nation

Government procured just 3% of pulses, seeds targeted under PM-AASHA scheme

Under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan scheme, only 1.08 lakh tonnes have been procured so far.

Onion, tomato prices continue to rule high at ₹60-70 per kg in Delhi

The two kitchen staples are being sold at up to ₹70 per kg, depending on the quality and locality, as per trade data

Farmers hit by sharp decline in pepper prices

Cheaper imports from Vietnam via Sri Lanka, duty-free, blamed for distress

This Telugu IFA-funded documentary follows women farmers

Mumbai-based researcher Aditi Maddali’s film ‘Songs Of Our Soil’ places women farmers of Telangana at the frontline of agrarian rights and agriculture futures

‘Uber for tractors’: Government to launch app to aid farmers

Expensive agricultural equipment can be hired through the mobile application.

Certification of seeds to be made mandatory to step up farm output

Barcoding and tracking could hike productivity by 25%, say officials.

Sugar mills back move to build 4 million tonne buffer

Indian Sugar Mills Association welcomes Cabinet decision to raise sugar cane MSP.

Why cardamom is on a bull run

Cardamom is on a bull run but are all stakeholders happy?

Crop insurance claims of ₹9,046-cr paid to 80 lakh farmers in kharif 2018: Govt.

The government currently offers two crop insurance schemes– the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the Restructured Weather-based Crop Insurance Scheme.

Budget 2019: The road to agriculture and rural prosperity

A truly agriculture and rural development-focussed Budget, it has adequately met the twin objectives of growth and inclusiveness. When doubling of

Chambers gives a thumbs up for thrust on infra development

Industry captains are, however, unhappy over Centre ignoring State’s interests

Union Budget 2019-20: No specific funds for Narendra Modi’s pet rural water supply scheme

The new Jal Jeevan Mission will need to converge with other Central and State government schemes.

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