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Kharif sown area improves by 10.3 per cent in 2024 sowing season
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Despite rainfall remaining 2 per cent below the LPA, as of July 15, the overall sown area of Kharif crops has improved by 10.3 per cent as compared to last year. A report by Bank of Baroda research says the overall cumulative rainfall this year remains marginally on the lower side so far at
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India's kharif crop planting area rises; paddy, pulses, oilseeds all leadi
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Farmers in India have sown Kharif crops across 575.13 lakh hectares so far this year, as against 521.25 lakh hectares in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Ministry.
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Achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production priority for country: Union
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The central government is trying to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of pulses in the country, highlighted Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his review meeting of Kharif Crops in Delhi.
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Urad prices soften as rainfall boosts sowing area under Kharif crops
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this positive trend is supported by good rainfall, which has significantly enhanced the sowing area for Urad. As of July 5, the area sown for Urad reached 5.37 lakh hectares, a notable increase from 3.67 lakh hectar
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Kharif sowing area to soar by 27 per cent, gains in tomato and potato sign
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this increase comes amidst a favourable monsoon season and timely rains that have boosted the prospects for several kharif crops, including onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
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"PM Modi does what he says...": Madhya Pradesh CM on Cabinet approving MSP
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
After the Cabinet approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Kumar Yadav referred to it as an example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's action matches his words.
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PM Modi lauds cabinet decisions to increase MSP for 14 Kharif crops, devel
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Union Cabinet's decisions to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 14 Kharif crops and the development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi.
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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews preparation of kharif c
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Paddy, moong, bajra, maize, groundnut, soybean, and cotton are some of the major Kharif crops.
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Kharif crop's monsoon dependency on a gradual decline: India Ratings
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Crops that are sown during October and November and the produce harvested from January depending on maturity are Rabi. Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Crops produced between Rabi and Kharif are Summer crops.
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India lifts ban on onion exports after robust production
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
India has lifted the restrictions on onion exports from Friday. The decision comes on the heels of robust kharif crop production in 2024 and favorable monsoon forecasts, coupled with stable market conditions both at the mandi and retail levels.
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Survey finds India free of locusts ahead of Kharif crop season
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
During the routine survey conducted by the Locust Warning Organisation-Jodhpur, which is under the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the country was found free from desert locust activities during the first fortnight of April.
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Punjab CM Mann sends proposal on MSP for kharif crops to Centre
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann sent a proposal to the centre for the determination of the minimum support price(MSP) for 25 kharif crops for the 2024 season in the state. The proposal stated, "The demand for payment of paddy price for the next season is Rs.3284".
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