Kharif Crop

Why a normal monsoon isn’t always good news

IMD data shows that despite experiencing normal or above normal monsoon for five of the past six years, the increase in foodgrain production has not been even

Cabinet approves Rs 24,420-crore subsidy for P&K fertilisers for 2024 Kharif season

Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Kharif season 2024-25 (April 1 to September 30) on P&K fertilisers

Govt expects stable pulse prices on the back of fresh arrivals, comfortable stocks

The government has taken steps to prevent hoarding and ensure the continuous release of tur and urad in sufficient quantities in the market by enforcing stock-holding limits till the end of the calendar year.

Import duty cut on wheat can help check impact of monsoon deficit: Siraj Hussain

Siraj Hussain says preliminary assessment of the impact of this monsoon shows that paddy, pulses, oilseeds and sugar cane crops may have been adversely impacted in some regions

How big a role does the monsoon play in India’s agricultural production?

Although monsoon rainfall does play an important role in India’s kharif foodgrain production, data shows that it is not the only factor influencing the summer crop output.

MSP hike raises inflationary risk, but look skywards for clarity

A sharp increase in MSP rates due to rising costs raises the risk of higher food inflation but much depends on how the El Nino risk plays out during the monsoon season

Onion prices likely to remain at higher trajectory this festive season: Crisil

Onions prices are likely to remain at a higher trajectory during October-November following delay in crop arrivals due to rainfall deficit as August, the key month for transplantation, did not see any recovery in monsoon.

Centre discusses with stakeholders abnormal rise in edible oil prices, asks for steps to soften rates

As per the government data, the retail prices of edible oils have risen over 62 percent in over a year and is adding woes to consumers already reeling under the economic distress induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Govt procures paddy worth Rs 92,121 crore so far at MSP; purchase in volume terms up 25%

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have purchased 487.92 lakh tonnes of paddy till December 31 as against 390.56 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Govt procures paddy worth Rs 84,928 crore this kharif season so far

Food Corporation of India (FCI) and other state agencies have procured 449.83 lakh tonnes of paddy till December 25 as against 360.09 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Govt buys 368.7 lakh ton kharif paddy so far at MSP for Rs 69,612 crore

The Food Corporation of India and state agencies have purchased 368.7 lakh tonnes of paddy up to December 10 as against purchase of 300.97 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period last year.

Govt procures 330 lakh tonnes kharif paddy so far at MSP for Rs 62,278 crore

In the ongoing kharif marketing season (KMS) 2020-21, the government continues to procure kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP (minimum support price) from farmers, an official statement said on Friday.

Govt buys 62.42 lakh tonne kharif paddy at MSP in last 19 days

The government through the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies undertakes procurement of paddy at MSP.

Government buys 55.61 lakh tonnes kharif paddy at MSP in last 18 days

More than 80 percent of the country's paddy crop is grown in the kharif season. The government through Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies undertakes procurement of paddy at MSP.

Kharif sowing touches new record at 1,095.38 lakh hectare: Government

According to the ministry's data, kharif crops have been sown in a record area of 1,095.38 lakh hectare so far this season, as against 1,030.32 lakh hectare in the year-ago.

Kharif sowing rises 9% to 1,062.93 lakh hectares: Agriculture Ministry

The sowing area under pulses went up by 7 percent to 132.56 lakh hectare, against 124.15 lakh hectare area.

Rice sowing not progressed much after April 10: Agriculture Ministry data

It may be noted that sowing of rice and other kharif crops is being undertaken amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Although farm activities are exempted from lockdown rules, the reasons are not known yet for slow area coverage under rice.

Agri Min expresses concern over delay in sowing of kharif crops

Area under Kharif crops has declined by 27 per cent at 234.33 lakh hectare till last week of the ongoing Kharif season of 2019-20 crop year (July-June), as against last 319.68 lakh hectares in the same period last year.

Watch | Why is monsoon so important for India’s economy?

The monsoon is critical to replenish 81 reservoirs necessary for power generation, irrigation and drinking

Onion price up at Rs 50-60/kg; govt says will cool down soon

Onion is being sold at over Rs 50/kg in the national capital, Mumbai and Kolkata, respectively. In Chennai, the price is ruling at Rs 45/kg, as per the official data. A similar trend prevails in small cities as well.

Unseasonal rain caused crop loss in 3.84 lakh hectares in Odisha

Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) B P Sethi said his office compiled the information provided by the collectors of all the 30 districts.

Govt pegs 2.77% fall in kharif foodgrain output at 134.67 mt

According to the first advance estimate released today by the agriculture ministry, production of all kharif foodgrains -- rice, pulses and coarse cereals -- is projected to decline from the record 138.52 mt last kharif while the production of cotton, oil seeds and jute is estimated to fall and that of sugarcane to go up.