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PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, PMDDKY, prime minister Narendra Modi, economy,

100 under-performing districts to get special attention for farming: PM

PM Modi announces PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana to uplift 100 underperforming agricultural districts with Rs 24,000 crore outlay. Scheme to…

August 15, 2025 20:13 IST

Farmers hail PM Modi’s ‘far-sighted vision’, thank him for bold stance against US tariffs

Days after Trump’s announced the 50% tariff rate for India, PM Modi took a stand for the farmers and said…

August 13, 2025 08:36 IST

FPO, Farm future, Economy, minimum support price, MSP, farmers

Farm futures make headway, as FPOs keen on better price discovery

Futures trading in agri-commodities gains ground as over 700 FPOs use NCDEX for better price discovery, higher returns, and formalised…

Updated: August 10, 2025 22:03 IST

PM-Kisan 20th installment of Rs 21,000 crore released: Step-by-step guide to check Rs 2,000 status online

PM-Kisan 20th installment of Rs 21,000 crore released: Step-by-step guide to check Rs 2,000 bank transfer status online

The government has released the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Yojana, transferring Rs 21,000 crore to around 10 crore farmers.…

August 2, 2025 11:54 IST

PM Kisan Yojana: Nearly 10 crore farmers to receive Rs 2,000 on Aug 2

PM-Kisan: Around 10 crore farmers to receive Rs 2,000 each tomorrow — How to check your name in the list

Under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, nearly 10 crore farmers across the country will get Rs 2,000 each in…

August 1, 2025 13:55 IST

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th installment: Rs 20,500 crore to be released for 9.7 crore farmers on Aug 2

The announcement comes as the government’s flagship direct benefit transfer scheme completes over five years since its launch in 2019.

July 31, 2025 08:53 IST

Syngenta, economy. crops, agriculture, fertilizer control order, FCO, Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Syngenta plans slew of product launches in India this year, calls for conducive regulation

Syngenta plans to launch multiple agri-products in India, including Tymirium, while urging predictable regulations to boost innovation. The firm supports…

July 22, 2025 19:59 IST

farming, fertilisers, soil health, farmers, natural farming, economy

Natural farming to get a leg up; new clusters, sops on the cards

Government boosts natural farming with new clusters, incentives, and certification under a Rs 2,481 crore mission. Over 0.8 million farmers…

July 6, 2025 21:51 IST

procurement, onion, market price, economy, farmers, Nafed, NCCF

Govt starts procurement of onion at market price

Govt begins onion procurement at Rs 16.75/kg to build 2025-26 buffer stock via Nafed & NCCF. Target: 0.3 MT for…

July 4, 2025 21:17 IST

edible oil, oil, economy, Soybean Processor Association of India, agriculture, farmers

Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses concern over surge in edible oil imports

Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan voices concern over rising edible oil imports, stressing need for self-sufficiency. While recent duty cuts…

June 24, 2025 19:51 IST

China, export, import, specialty fertiliser, rare earths, self-reliance, local production, shipments, domestic demand, local production, technology

IFFCO to set up first overseas nano fertiliser plant in Brazil

IFFCO to set up its first overseas nano fertiliser plant in Brazil via joint venture with NANOFERT. The facility will…

June 22, 2025 20:08 IST

startup, agriculture, nabard, agri, eKCC, agri-fintech, farmers

Making rural farmers credit-ready

Nabard and fintech startup 24×7 Moneyworks are transforming agri-credit with the eKCC portal, enabling digital, paperless loan access for farmers.…

June 12, 2025 05:12 IST

kharif crops, economy, farmers, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Escrow accounts by states a must under crop insurance plan

To ensure timely crop insurance payouts under PMFBY, states must open escrow accounts from Kharif 2025. The Centre mandates 50%…

June 11, 2025 05:11 IST

farmer producer organisations, FPO, economy, farmers, fertilisers

Farmers’ collectives team up with corporate sector

Farmers’ collectives are partnering with corporates like Olam, Big Basket, and Britannia for direct agri-produce procurement, eliminating intermediaries and boosting…

June 9, 2025 21:42 IST

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: When is the 20th installment releasing? Check date, beneficiary details and more

Under PM-Kisan, the central government disburses Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers in three equal installments of Rs 2,000, every…

June 4, 2025 10:21 IST

yellow peas, CACP, MSP, FCI, agriculture, economy, rabi, kharif

Duty-free imports of yellow peas may depress local prices

Duty-free import of yellow peas till FY26 may depress chana prices and hurt farmer income, traders warn. Imported yellow peas,…

June 3, 2025 21:29 IST

urea, DAP, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, NPK, fertiliser

Roll out of DBT scheme for fertiliser subsidy: Industry

Fertiliser industry urges rollout of DBT subsidy to farmers, replacing current system of company reimbursements. This shift aims to boost…

June 3, 2025 20:55 IST

irrigation, agriculture, agri-economy, Farmers, groundwater,

Irrigation and cropping must be in sync

Irrigation investments yield the best outcomes when paired with timely access to quality seeds, fertilisers, credit, and extension advice.

June 3, 2025 01:00 IST

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