Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 340-crore bio-ethanol plant in Nellore
Established by the Vishwa Samudra Group, the facility supplements farmers income and supports Indias ethanol blending goals, besides generating direct employment to 250 people and indirect employment to over 300
The districts of Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, and Alluri Sitharama Raju are among the 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts selected under the scheme to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11
Expenses, income gap huge in farm sector: All India Kisan Sabha
AIKS leaders blame the Centre not implementing the C2+50% M.S. Swaminathan commission formula; Minister refutes charges, says MSP is decided after consultations with farm outfits
Pilot project to increase crop productivity through crop diversification begins in Nandyal
Project aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers through sustainable agriculture production systems, says coordinator B. Sahadeva Reddy
Harish Rao demands govt to start maize procurement immediately
T.N. CM Stalin instructs officials to ensure facilities for paddy procurement, storage
Mr. Stalin held a meeting with collectors of five delta districts and officials of the Co-operative and Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department
Govt raises wheat MSP by 6.59% to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27
The government announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year. MSPs for five other rabi crops were also hiked, aiming to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and incentivise crop diversification, aligning with the 1.5 times cost of production policy.
Cabinet hikes wheat MSP by 160 per quintal to 2,585
The MSP has been decided based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), says Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mjunction to double tea auction volumes to 20 mn kg by FY26
Mjunction Services Ltd aims to more than double its tea auction volume to 20 million kg in FY26, up from 8 million kg in FY25. The company's B2B e-commerce platform has optimized the sales cycle, ensuring pricing transparency and quality for sellers and buyers. Despite these advancements, the market faces challenges from cheaper imported teas, which affect auction purchases.
Drone spraying, monitoring of cotton and chilli crops to soon begin in State
Pilot project, which will be implemented on 25 acres each of cotton and chilli crops, aims to showcase how technology can transform cultivation practices
Govt. to examine formation of water user associations for upkeep of irrigation tanks, says Uttam
Jayant Patil said he visited several flood-affected villages in Solapur, Dharashiv and Beed districts over the past two days and found that landless farm workers have suffered severe losses
The Punjab Government has been claiming that the Centre has not yet released any money out of the 1,600 crore relief package announced by the PM.
State received 0.24L tonnes higher urea than allotment in September: Minister Tummala
Short-supply of urea for the ongoing Kharif season still remains high at 1.92L tonnes as on September 25
Consistent inflows leave little cushion, forcing officials to resort to regulated releases; the storage levels are expected to support irrigation, power generation, and drinking water supply
Government needs to support farmers as crop prices determined by global factors: Gadkari
We are facing problems of poverty and unemployment in rural and tribal India because farmers are not getting good prices in the global economy, Nitin Gadkari said
September rains hit harder, farmers to get aid before Diwali: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister
Maharashtra Minister Gulabrao Patil on Tuesday (September 23) said the State Government should declare a wet drought in Jalgaon district and parts of Marathwada
Maharashtra Congress spokesperson, Sachin Sawant, targeted the Government, saying it has announced 2,215 crore in assistance to 31.64 lakh farmers affected by heavy rainfall.
Cotton import duty cuts: The farms versus firms debate
In 2024-25, cotton imports recorded a 77% jump even with the import duty in place
Kharif foodgrain 2025-26 output likely to exceed 171.39 MT target: Agri Commissioner
India's kharif foodgrain production is set to exceed the government's goal. This is due to increased cultivation and favorable monsoon rains. Agriculture Commissioner P K Singh shared this optimistic outlook. While oilseed and pulse coverage is down, productivity is expected to rise. Crop damage from floods was minimal. The government will launch Vikhist Krishi Abhiyan to support farmers soon.
Nanded farmers to get 100% crop loss relief; 553 crore payout begins Sep 22: Minister
An additional 20.81 crore has been sanctioned for eroded and silt-affected lands
Crop loan SOP for banks violates RBI guidelines, alleges tenant farmers body in A.P.
The provision that loans can only be sanctioned if a landowner has no pending dues has barred thousands of tenant ryots from accessing loans, they say
Rajasthan surpasses target for millet outlets in rural areas
Rajasthan Government exceeds target, establishes 152 millet outlets to promote nutritious and sustainable food options in rural areas
Foodgrain, fruit and vegetable yield rose this year, says Agriculture Minister
Centre, States discuss rabi preparations, seed and fertilizer supply
House panel members raise questions on non-tariff barriers for Indian agricultural exports to EU
The meeting with Commerce Secretary comes a day before EU negotiators sit down with the Indian government to discuss EU-India Free Trade Agreement
Pre-cocoon support rejuvenates Bodoland silk industry
Three years after the launch of a sericulture mission, the annual income of each silkworm rearer has touched 100,000
GST cuts to benefit 10 crore dairy farmers: Ministry of Cooperation
The GST rate cuts on dairy products, farm inputs, and food processing items are set to positively impact over 10 crore dairy farmers and bolster the cooperative sector, according to the Ministry of Cooperation. This restructuring addresses inverted duties in fertilizer manufacturing, aiming to stabilize prices for farmers and ensure timely input availability.
YSRCP to organise Annadata Poru in Andhra Pradesh on September 9
Terming Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus claim that there is no shortage of urea as false, YSRCP leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy alleges that farmers raising their voice are being intimidated
No deal on agricultural imports with U.S. at the cost of Indian farmers: Chouhan
The Prime Minister has said no pact will take place at the cost of farmers. Their interest will be protected, says Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Agriculture Minister asks Collectors to closely monitor urea supply, availability and distribution
Atchannaidu also instructs officials to divert stocks from the surplus areas to the regions facing shortage
The State government has been able to get higher allocation of urea from the Centre due to the initiative taken by the Chief Minister, he says
NITI Aayog recommends multiple strategies to enhance pulses production
The role of pulses in ensuring food security, nutritional well-being, and sustainable agriculture with significant environmental benefits is very critical, says report
The stocks exceed the demand this season, the Chief Minister asserts, and orders officials to curb black marketing of urea and ensure its uninterrupted supply to the farmers
Procurement target of rice grown in Kharif at 463.5 lakh tonnes
The Centre has set a rice procurement target of 463.50 lakh tonnes for the Kharif season. In a meeting chaired by Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, the Department of Food and Public Distribution discussed procurement arrangements with States/UTs and FCI for the upcoming Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, also setting a target of 19.19 lakh tonnes for coarse grains/millets.
Make urea available for Odisha farmers, demands former CM Naveen Patnaik
Delay in the Talcher fertiliser plant, whose foundation stone was laid in 2018, is also a concern, said Mr. Patnaik in a letter to J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers
Recalling the strenuous efforts in making it a reality and the periods of setbacks the project faced, particularly during the YSRCP term, the Chief Minister reiterates the plan to take up Polavaram-Banakacherla project to drive away drought in Rayalaseema
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu releases Krishna waters into Kuppam tank
It marks the completion of the final stretch of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project in Chittoor district; farmers now hope to galvanise agricultural activity as the waters will help fill 110 tanks and irrigate about 6,300 acres of ayacut
Farmers and entrepreneurs will showcase a range of products at Mannarangile Gramachantha at Bharat Bhavan every Friday
While demand has shot up, supply during the Kharif season is limited
Farmers urged to apply for Annadata Sukhibhava through grievance module by August 20
Applications can be submitted at Rythu Seva Kendras, says Dilli Rao, Director of Agriculture
PM Modi vows to stand like a wall to protect interests of farmers from any unfriendly policies
PM Modi on Friday declared from Red Fort that he will stand like a wall to protect farmers and fishermen from any unfriendly policies, ensuring their rights and interests remain secure.
PM Modi to launch National Natural Farming Mission on August 23: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Natural Farming Mission in New Delhi. Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the news after a meeting with state agriculture ministers. The mission aims to improve soil health and reduce costs for farmers. The government approved the scheme with a significant financial outlay. India has seen record production in wheat and paddy.
Minister stresses need for strengthening CDO of Irrigation department
The once reputed organisation was receiving adverse comments now, he said
Andhra Pradesh records 52% kharif sowing amid rainfall deficit
Principal crop paddy sees sowing in 8.11 lakh hectares reaching 55% of seasonal target, maize, ragi, bajra performing well with sowing percentages of 88, 89, and 72 respectively; Chittoor district leads State with 167% of its seasonal normal area sown
Ready to pay personal price to protect farmers' interest: PM Modi on Trump tariff
His remarks come against the backdrop of the U.S. announcing a further increase in the tariff on Indian goods, including agricultural products, to 50%.
Address concerns of Virginia tobacco, oil palm farmers, Eluru MP urges Centre
Putta Mahesh Kumar urges Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lift ceiling on sale of tobacco to clear additional stocks held by farmers and maintain crude palm oil price at 1.25 lakh per tonne
