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    Cabinet clears proposal to direct transfer of cash subsidy to farmers

    Union Cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal that will eventually lead to transfer of direct cash subsidy to the farmers for procuring fertilizers. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA has approved the modifications in procedure of releasing fertilizer subsidies so as to make them available directly to beneficiaries. Briefing the media persons, official spokesperson said […]

    Agriculture

    Pawar expresses optimism of good overall foodgrain output

    Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has expressed optimism that overall food production in the country this year will be good due to good rainfall in August and September. Addressing the Economic Editors Conference in the national capital, Pawar said that government targets to consolidate on the gains in agriculture sector and enhance growth rate to […]

    Agriculture

    GoM to discuss Land Acquisition Bill today

    The second meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on the controversial land acquisition bill will be held on Monday; at the last GoM meeting held on 27th Sep discussions were held among members over the contentious issues in the Bill. The 14-member GoM, headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, was formed last month after […]

    Agriculture

    Foodgrains output projected to fall by 10pc in Kharif: Pawar

    Country’s foodgrains production is projected to decline by 10 per cent in the kharif season of this year at 117.18 million tonnes due to deficient monsoon and drought in some states. However, the government expects to make up for the decline in output during the Rabi season (winter sown crop). Foodgrains output stood at 129.94 […]

    Agriculture

    Drop in kharif output to put pressure on food prices: PMEAC

    With kharif (summer crop) output being projected to drop by 10 pc this year, food prices will remain under pressure for some time, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman C Rangarajan has said. He said monsoon turned out to better during the end of the season and the kharif output is not expected to be […]

    Agriculture

    Wheat, rice production likely to be same as last year: Thomas

    The production of wheat and rice is likely to be as good as at last year’s level on increased rain by the end of the monsoon season, Food Minister K V Thomas said. “I had discussion with the agriculture minister and we are expecting the production of rice and wheat to be at last year’s […]

    Agriculture Breaking News

    No of MGNREGA work days up to 150, only 7% rate on crop loans

    To offer some relief to farmers in drought-affected states, a ministerial panel has decided to increase the number of guaranteed work days under MGNREGA to 150 days and cut interest rates on rescheduled crop loans to 7 per cent for one year. These decisions were approved by the EGoM on drought headed by Agriculture Minister […]

    Agriculture

    Rice sowing registers 17.91 lakh hectare increase

    New Delhi : Rice sowing in the country crosses normal sowing area this week registering increase of 17.91 lakh hectare. According to the Agriculture Ministry rice has been sown in 347.10 lakh hectare compared to 329.19 lakh hectare in the previous week. Sowing of other major kharif crops like coarse cereals, pulses, oil seeds and […]

    Agriculture

    Govt asks PSU Banks to help framers in drought-affected areas

    Finance Minister P Chidambaram today asked banks to keep EMIs at affordable level to boost sale of consumer durables that will restart the engine of manufacturing and revive the cycle of investment. After a review meeting with the chiefs of public sector banks against the backdrop of slowdown in the economy, he also announced rescheduling […]

    Agriculture Breaking News

    EGoM on drought likely to decide on relief measures today

    New Delhi : An Empowered Group of Ministers on drought, headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, is scheduled to meet on Tuesday for deciding on relief measures to tackle drought-like situation in some states that has led to fodder and water scarcity. As of now, monsoon rains are deficient by 21 per cent across India, […]

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