Minimum Support Price (MSP) Archives

India has potential to more than double its maize production to 86 million tonnes by 2047: Agriculture Minister

India can double its maize output to 86 million tonnes by 2047 without using GM seeds, said Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan...

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Rice News in English

Millers announce to stop milling till demands are met in Odisha

Rice millers in Odisha have suspended custom-milling of MSP-procured paddy, demanding a hike in milling charges from ₹20 to ₹100 per quintal....

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Rice News in English

Central-pool rice stocks hit highest level in two decades

India’s rice stocks have surged to 37.48 million tonnes—over three times the buffer norm—as of July 1, driven by high procurement for...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Odisha Breaks Records with 19 LMT Rabi Procurement in 2024-25

Odisha remains the only Indian state offering farmers ₹3100 per quintal for Rabi crops, combining MSP and input aid under the Samruddh...

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Maize News in English

Input assistance scheme benefits extended to lentils, oilseeds, maize growers in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government has expanded the Krishak Unnati Yojana to include lentils, oilseeds, and maize growers, previously limited to paddy farmers. This...

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Wheat News in English

Uttar Pradesh procures over 10.2L MT wheat this Rabi season

Uttar Pradesh has procured over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes of wheat in the 2025–26 Rabi marketing season, surpassing last year’s 9.31 LMT....

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Edible Oil News in English

SOPA flags concerns over edible oil duty cut, seeks policy reversal

SOPA has opposed India’s recent 11% cut in customs duty on crude edible oils, warning it could hurt domestic oilseed prices and...

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Maize News in English

Maize, sunflower being sold much below MSP: Bhupinder Hooda- Haryana

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda accused the BJP of failing farmers, stating maize and sunflower crops are selling well below the...

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Wheat News in English

A rebalancing of wheat procurement

India’s wheat procurement is becoming more equitable, with non-traditional states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh showing significant increases. This marks...