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Latest rainfall data highlights severe threat to rabi crops amid deficits and El Niño concerns

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- A strong El Niño may have caused damage to kharif crops in Maharashtra and Karnataka, but its impact on rabi crops could be more widespread and severe. Deficient rainfall has alr... Read More


Gadchiroli stands out for exemplary work in water conservation under PMDDKY scheme

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Once known for being affected by Naxalism, Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra has done exemplary work in water conservation and drought management, transforming drought-affected ... Read More


Indian govt allocates 16 lakh tonnes of sugar for sales during October 13-31 as prices surge

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- In a proactive move, the Indian government has allowed sugar mills to start selling sugar from Tuesday after allocating 14 lakh tonnes (lt) for the second fortnight (October 16-3... Read More


Centre's pilot fertiliser sales via App in 22 district yields Rs.1,500 cr savings

New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Under Framework for Fertilisers Sales (FFS), launched in 222 districts of 29 Sates and Union Territories during Kharif 2026 has showed a decline in sales by 28 per cent which help... Read More


Centre allocates 14 lakh tonnes of sugar for sales in Oct 1-15 ahead of Dussehra

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The Indian government has announced 14 lakh tonnes (lt) as the sugar quota, including 1 lt to standalone refiners, for sales in the domestic market during the October 1-15 perio... Read More


Cabinet approves 1-10% hike in rabi crops MSPs

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The Indian government has announced minimum support prices (MSPs) for the rabi marketing season 2027-28 after the Cabinet approved 1-10 per cent hike on Wednesday, a day before ... Read More


India monsoon ends with 13% deficit; 15 states receive below normal rains

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The south-west monsoon ended the 2026 season with 87 per cent rainfall during June-September, even as its withdrawal has been stalled for the past one week. As many as 15 states... Read More


Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers' and farmers' interest, says Agriculture Minister

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday defended the reduction and abolition of import duty on certain edible oils, saying the government has to take a balan... Read More


India's fertiliser subsidy may exceed Rs.3 lakh crore in the current fiscal

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Driven by surging global prices, India's fertilizer subsidy bill could cross Rs.3 lakh crore this fiscal year. Pointing to this cost pressure, the Centre has asked states to pre... Read More


In September, monsoon may be normal if heavy rain continues for a few more days

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The daily rainfall departure from normal during September ranged from a 59 per cent deficit to a 162 per cent surplus, bringing the overall rainfall for the month within the nor... Read More