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Over 6.4 mn farmers registered on digital platform. (Image Source: Freepik)

Assured MSP purchase of pulses to aid crop diversification

The Indian government has registered over 6.4 million farmers on digital platforms via Nafed and NCCF to ensure MSP procurement…

May 26, 2025 05:10 IST

MSP, chana, economy, Nafed, NCCF, chana production, minimum support price

Govt mulls measure to boost MSP purchase of chana

Government considers steps to boost chana MSP procurement amid slow pace in 2024-25. With mandi prices below MSP of Rs…

May 23, 2025 05:11 IST

rice, basmati rice, economy, agriculture, agri-economy, food subsidy

Central pool rice stocks four times the buffer

India’s central pool rice stocks exceed 59 MT—four times the buffer norm—despite record offloading in FY25 via PDS, ethanol, Bharat…

May 21, 2025 22:17 IST

inflation, economy, food inflation, FCI, PDS, rice, Food Corporation of India

No spike in food inflation likely: Food Secretary

No spike in food inflation likely as bumper wheat and rice production ensures stable supply, says Food Secretary. April 2025…

May 20, 2025 20:05 IST

kharif crops, agriculture, biometric check, agri sector, indian economy

Biometric screening must for MSP purchases of pulses, oil seeds from next kharif season

The move is intended to ensure that only genuine farmers get the benefit of procurement under various schemes.

May 11, 2025 23:09 IST

wheat, economy, PDS, welfare scheme, wheat FCI, Food Corporation of India

Wheat procurement crosses 29 MT, highest in four years

India’s wheat procurement for 2025–26 crosses 29 MT, highest in four years, driven by strong arrivals and bumper production. Key…

May 11, 2025 22:43 IST

kharif crop, monsoon rainfall, fertilizer, Indus Waters Treaty, crop production

Govt targets fresh record for grains output in 2025-26

India sets a record 354.64 MT foodgrain output target for 2025-26, driven by an ‘above normal’ monsoon forecast. Focus on…

May 8, 2025 20:46 IST

millets, agriculture, msp, Food Corporation of India, FCI, agriculture sector

Magic of millets: Transforming agriculture

Cash incentives, higher MSP, better procurement infra and awareness, along with policy support and incentives like carbon credit, can help…

May 6, 2025 01:00 IST

tur, economy, wheat, minimum support price, MSP, agriculture

Govt to purchase over 0.5 MT of tur, highest since FY20

India to procure over 0.5 million tonnes of tur in 2024-25, the highest since FY20, amid robust crop output. Wheat…

May 5, 2025 21:51 IST

paddy, farming, farmers, agriculture, rice, millet production

The paddy pivot: Rethinking subsidies to drive sustainable farming

Repurposing govt expenditure on paddy production and procurement or creating new incentives for millet production could encourage farmers to switch.

May 5, 2025 01:00 IST

wheat, rabi crops, agriculture, economy, wheat FCI, FCI, agri-economy

Govt hopeful of meeting wheat procurement target after 3 years

India nears wheat procurement target of 31.2 MT for 2025-26 Rabi season, with 25.63 MT already procured. Strong production, prompt…

May 1, 2025 22:02 IST

wheat production, wheat, agriculture, MSP, agri-economy, economy

Wheat procurement up 34% on year, to meet target

India’s wheat procurement rises 34% YoY, reaching 22.36 MT so far in 2025-26 season, with target of 31 MT in…

April 27, 2025 21:02 IST

pulses, MSP, agriculture, farmers, Minimum Support Price

Govt to purchase pulses at market rates to ramp up stocks

The government plans to purchase pulses at market prices using the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) to increase stocks amid low…

April 25, 2025 21:14 IST

Wheat & cotton prices marginally above the benchmark. (Image Source: PTI)

Mandi prices pulses, oilseeds & paddy rule below MSP

In India, as the summer season begins, mandi prices for many agricultural commodities are below their Minimum Support Prices (MSP).…

April 23, 2025 05:08 IST

minimum support price, MSP, wheat, economy, agriculture, agri-sector

Wheat arrivals, procurement gather pace

Wheat procurement surges in 2025-26 season with 11.85 MT purchased so far—up 85% YoY. With strong arrivals in key states…

April 20, 2025 19:31 IST

Wheat prices, economy, wheat, FCI, minimum support price, MSP

Wheat prices soften as new crop arrives

Wheat prices drop to Rs 2450–2600/quintal as new crop floods mandis; arrivals hit 13.48 MT. With MSP procurement topping 8.35…

April 17, 2025 22:01 IST

MSP, pulses, economy, PM-AASHA, oilseeds, pulses, farmer producer organization, FPO

MSP purchases of oilseeds, pulses sluggish

MSP procurement of mustard and chana remains sluggish in 2024-25 as market prices hover around or above MSP levels. Farmers…

April 11, 2025 20:10 IST

Food Corporation of India, FCI, wheat, MSP, minimum support price

Govt’s wheat purchase crosses 1 MT

The government’s wheat procurement for the 2025-26 season surpasses 1 MT, thanks to early purchases and robust arrivals in key…

Updated: April 3, 2025 07:08 IST

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