Centre asks States to Waive Market Fees on e-NAM Platform

Noting the three newly passed farm laws and to make farm yards under APMCs more competitive,…

Government Procures 297.51 LMTs of Paddy

The government continues to procure Kharif crops at MSP in Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21. Government procures…

Explained: How Does Punjab Procure More Paddy at MSP than it Produces?

Punjab purchases millions of tonnes of paddy from neighboring states. This is how Punjab is procuring…

MSP on Basmati as Paddy Prices Fall Below Non-Basmati

Farmers sell basmati at price lower than paddy as they struggle to fetch good prices. Government…

Government Buys 37.92 lakh Tonnes of Paddy at MSP

Paddy buying for the 2020-21 gains momentum. Union Food Ministry confirms the purchase of 37.92 lakh…

Punjab Reduces Market Fees and Rural Development Fee

Punjab decreases market and rural development fees to remain competitive with counterparts. Move to provide Rs…

Farmers Reeling from Crop Losses Due to Floods Across India

The recent floods caused heart-wrenching destruction of life and livelihood. Delhi, AP, Telangana, Bihar and Odisha…

Monsoon Boosts Expectation of Bumper Basmati Rice Crop in 2020-21 Season

India’s basmati production is likely to increase by 7%. Monsoon boosts expectations of Bumper basmati rice…

India Set for Bumper Kharif Crop with Good Monsoon and Increased Sowing

While the pandemic hits other sectors badly, there is satisfactory progress in the agriculture sector. India…

Government of Punjab Incurs Losses of More Than INR 2000 Crore Every Year on Wheat Procurement

The government of Punjab incurs losses of more than INR 2000 crore every year on wheat…