Speaking to reporters after the meeting today, Chouhan said, "I have reviewed the progress of PM - Rashtiya Krishi Vikas Yojna (PM-RKVY) along with 11 states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, MP, and Haryana. As the y
Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Trimbakeshwar Temple, the Union Minister said, "It is our goal that farmers' produce increases and their income increases too. May all be well, may all prosper, may all be happy, may all be auspicious, may all be healthy, may the grace o
Speaking to ANI, Yadav stated that farmers will receive an additional Rs 300 per quintal for paddy and Rs 400 per quintal for wheat over the existing Minimum Support Price (MSP), and will also be provided with free electricity for irrigation purposes if the Mahagathbandhan forms the gover
Heavy rains and strong winds in Bihar's Danapur on Monday caused extensive damage to paddy crops, leaving local farmers distressed. Hence, the farmers have demanded clarification and compensation from the government for their losses.
Under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department is actively running multiple incentive and grant programs for farmers. For the Rabi crop season, the Yogi government plans to distribute over 92,000 mini kits to enhance farmers'
"Just now after reducing the GST on agricultural machines, a big relief to farmers has been given...around Rs 23,000 will be saved small tractors. For 35 power tractor around Rs 43 thousand will be saved. For larger tractors around Rs 65 thousand will be saved. Different equipment has bee
"The Mahayuti government today announced an over Rs 31,000 crore package for flood-affected farmers of the state. Approximately 60 lakh farmers in the state were affected by the floods. The farmers need help to sow Rabi crops now...We will stand by the farmers. I appeal to them to remain
The government's recent announcement of Minimum Support Price (MSP) hikes for six rabi crops is expected to have a limited impact on retail inflation, according to the ICICI Bank Global Markets report.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given "two major gifts" to the farmers of the country before Dussehra and Diwali, as the Cabinet on Wednesday approved MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi Crops for the Marketing Season 2026-27.
Sources in the ministry told ANI that Punjab's non-participation in the scheme has left farmers dependent only on state-funded relief, which is limited in scope and unable to cover widespread losses caused by natural calamities.
"Farmers are very worried about their crops. The crops that have been submerged due to the floods. The damage is already done. However, they are concerned that the sand flowing into the fields due to the floods will make their future crops difficult. That is, when they will sow the Rabi crop