Turnover of National Seed Corpn may rise by a third to Rs 1,600-crore The state-owned National Seed Corporation (NSC) is aggressively targeting a 33% year-on-year jump in sales turnover, aiming for over ₹1,600… October 19, 2025 19:45 IST
Govt projects a modest 2.4% growth in foodgrains production in 2025-26 The government has projected foodgrain production at 362.5 MT in 2025-26, a 2.4% rise despite floods and excess rainfall. Agriculture… September 16, 2025 21:46 IST
Khaif output to match last year’s level: Secretary India’s 2025 kharif output is set to match last year’s 168 MT despite heavy rains damaging crops in Punjab, Rajasthan… September 15, 2025 22:48 IST
Plan afoot to revive sunflower cultivation The Indian government plans to revive sunflower cultivation across multiple states to reduce edible oil import dependence. Under the national… April 28, 2025 21:41 IST
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
Sowing of oilseeds gets a summer boost India boosts oilseeds production with summer sowing in 10 states under the National Mission on Edible Oils. The initiative aims… April 8, 2025 20:55 IST
Mandi prices of pulses & oilseeds fall below MSP Mandi prices of pulses and oilseeds fall below MSP, prompting the government to increase procurement. Prices for tur, chana, and… March 28, 2025 21:53 IST
Govt aims at record MSP purchases of pulses and oilseeds Due to market prices falling below MSP after two years of high levels, the government plans to approve the purchase… March 23, 2025 19:50 IST
Govt extends oilseeds purchase under price support scheme In December 2023, the government allowed duty-free import of yellow peas due to prospects of a lower chana output. February 11, 2025 00:30 IST
States take up oilseeds as summer crops The government has identified 1.12 MH of rice fallow where the land remains unused after harvesting for the production of… February 6, 2025 20:45 IST
India’s oilseed exports may grow by 10-15 per cent this fiscal; Exporters In 2022-23, the oilseed exports rose by over 20 per cent to USD 1.33 billion (around Rs 10,900 crore). Updated: June 26, 2023 12:56 IST
Mandi prices of most items above new minimum support prices, only pulses cheaper “Soyabean has been selling much above MSP, however, increase in MSP provides positive signals to farmers,” D K Pathak, executive… June 10, 2022 03:15 IST
Govt begins inspection drive to curb hoarding of edible oils, oilseeds: Food Secretary Pandey said that a central team along with state government officials is conducting inspections in various oilseeds and edible oil-producing… Updated: April 4, 2022 21:13 IST
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