minimum support prices (MSP) Archives

Kharif Crop sowing area surges to 89 Lakh hectares, boosting farmers’ Prospects

New Delhi: Kharif crop sowing has reached 89.29 lakh hectares—up 1.48 lakh hectares from last year—thanks to favorable monsoon rains. Early increases...

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Wheat News in English

Procurement of oilseeds and pulses lagging behind cereals

Despite efforts to boost pulse and oilseed output, government procurement remains heavily skewed toward cereals like rice and wheat, Reserve Bank of...

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Rice News in English

Cabinet approves hike in MSP for 14 kharif crops for 2025-26 season

The Cabinet raised MSPs for 14 kharif crops for 2025–26 to support farmers and encourage diversification. Nigerseed saw the highest hike at...

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Edible Oil News in English

No spike in food inflation likely: Food Secretary

India's food inflation hit a 42-month low at 1.78% in April 2025, driven by bumper wheat and rice production. Wheat procurement reached...

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Wheat News in English

Procurement of organic wheat begins in Himachal

The Himachal Pradesh government began procuring organic wheat in Bilaspur district, purchasing over 22 quintals from 17 farmers at Ghumarwin and Bilaspur...

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Wheat News in English

USDA forecasts Australian new-crop wheat at 31MT

Global wheat production is projected to rise in 2025-26, led by a 13.9Mt EU rebound. Russia, Argentina, and Canada show gains, while...

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Maize News in English

Maize makes an entry in Tiruvallur district; farmers happy with crop

Maize farming in Tiruvallur district is yielding promising results. Fifty farmers trialled the crop on 50 acres, seeing higher profits, reduced water...

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Wheat News in English

Abohar wheat growers flock to Punjab

Farmers near Abohar are increasingly selling wheat to Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, attracted by higher prices and immediate payments from private traders. Rajasthan offers...