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25 Jul 2023

DNA: One decision of India... Tension increased in 140 countries

Monsoon rains have been heavy in the rice producing states of North India... while there are some parts of the country where the rainfall has been less this time. This unexpected weather change has affected the rice crop. Due to heavy rains in North India, newly planted crops in Punjab and Haryana were damaged and many farmers had to replant...i.e. direct impact on rice crop..States like West Bengal, Maharashtra and Karnataka have reduced paddy sowing. While West Bengal is a major paddy producing state...

27 Mar 2019

States with highest and lowest production of foodgrains in last 4 years

Agriculture and allied sectors contributed approximately 17.4 percent of India’s GVA at current prices during 2016-17.

India agriculture

26 Mar 2019

States with highest, lowest production of coarse cereals in last 4 years

In the last four years, Karnataka topped the chart for the Highest Production Of Foodgrains - Coarse Cereals.

India agriculture

19 Mar 2019

States with highest and lowest production of Pulses in last four years

In the last four years, Madhya Pradesh topped the chart for the highest production of Pulses.

India agriculture

19 Mar 2019

States with highest and lowest production of wheat in last four years

In the last four years, Uttar Pradesh topped the chart for the highest production of Wheat.

India rice production

15 Mar 2019

States with highest and lowest production of rice in last four years

In the last four years, West Bengal topped the chart for the highest production of Rice.

Estimates Of Yield - Total Foodgrains

14 Mar 2019

States with highest, lowest estimates of yield of total foodgrains

In the last four years, Punjab topped the chart with highest estimates of yield (total foodgrains).

20 Sep 2018

Indian economy to reach $5 trillion size by 2022: PM

The government, he said, has courage to take bold decisions.

16 Jun 2015

New crop insurance scheme to be unveiled this year: Radha Mohan Singh

The government will launch a new crop insurance scheme with a clause guaranteeing minimum income to cultivators in case of a natural calamity, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Tuesday said.

16 Jun 2015

Centre pitches for affordable premium under crop insurance

The Centre is examining the issue of rising premiums under the existing crop insurance programme, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Tuesday.

08 Jun 2015

Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms

This year, the rains are forecast to be 88 percent of the long-term average, which could drastically crimp farm output.

Deficit monsoon

05 Jun 2015

Govt to give farmers power, seeds subsidy in case rains fail

The government on Friday announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.

Deficit monsoon

05 Jun 2015

Govt to give subsidy on power, diesel, seeds in case of deficient monsoon

Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in fiscal year 2014-15.

03 Jun 2015

Govt ready with steps to tackle deficient monsoon: Agriculture Minister

Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in the 2014-15 fiscal.

27 May 2015

Agriculture Minister clarifies government stand on GM crops

The government will "abide by Supreme Court directions" on allowing Genetically Modified crops in the country, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said while clarifying Centre's stand on the controversial issue.

09 May 2015

FM admits to 'agrarian crisis', offers more support to farmers

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday hinted at more sops for the troubled farmers, saying the unseasonal rains in March have resulted in an "agrarian crisis".

Wheat production

07 Apr 2015

Wheat production likely to decline by 4-5%: Agri Minister

India's wheat production is likely to decline by 4-5 percent in the current crop year from the initial estimates of 95.76 million tonnes due to unseasonal rains, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Tuesday .

Agriculture credit

27 Mar 2015

Agriculture credit not reaching small farmers: Assocham

Agriculture credit is not reaching small farm holders in India, resulting in high level of indebtedness, Assocham said on Friday.

28 Aug 2014

Indian monsoon rains 22% below average in past week

The monsoon is also the main determining factor for consumer spending in rural areas where around two-thirds of India`s population of 1.2 billion live.

29 Jul 2014

Need to equip farmers with better farming technology: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the farmer has made a big contribution towards the development of the country.

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