Agricultural Policy News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Gujarat CM Patel approves early release of irrigation water to boost cultivation and production of Kharif crops
Gandhinagar, April 9: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a vital decision in the wider interest of farmers cultivating cotton and other Kharif crops. To help farmers in the Narmada Command area plan their agricultural activities in advance and increase both cultivation and production, the Chief Minister has approved the early release of irrigation water from May 15, one month ahead of the regular schedule, a release said on Wednesday.
UP govt's procurement of wheat crosses 1 lakh tonne in April first week
Lucknow, April 9: The Uttar Pradesh government's procurement of wheat has crossed 1 lakh tonne in the first week of April this year, said officials, adding that 20,409 farmers have sold wheat at 5,780 purchase centres so far.
PM Modi, Amit Shah to visit MP this week
Bhopal, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to visit Madhya Pradesh on April 11 and 13, respectively, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday.
Himachal Chief Minister unveils MSP for turmeric, encourages natural farming
Shimla, April 7: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the registration form for the farmers to sell raw turmeric grown through natural farming practices at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 90 per kilogram.
MP extends wheat procurement registration deadline, norms relaxed
Bhopal, April 3: The Madhya Pradesh government has extended the registration deadline for wheat procurement from farmers for the Rabi marketing year 2025-26.
Hiked fertiliser subsidy unlikely to improve margins of companies: Report
New Delhi, April 2: The gross margins of fertiliser makers are unlikely to improve in tandem with the previous financial year 2024-25, despite the latest raise in subsidy rates by the central government, asserted brokerage firm Anand Rathi.
'Withdrawal of export duty on onions to benefit millions of farmers in Maharashtra'
Mumbai, March 23: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate on Saturday welcomed the Centre's decision to withdraw 20 per cent export duty on onions from April 1.
Government withdraws 20 per cent duty on onion export, decision to come into effect from April 1
New Delhi, March 22: The central government on Saturday withdrew 20 per cent duty on the export of onions imposed in September 2024.
Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar hail Centre's decision to withdraw 20pc export duty on onions
Mumbai, March 22: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah for the Central government's decision to completely withdraw 20 per cent export duty on onions. The decision will be implemented from April 1 this year.
Gujarat govt extends wheat procurement registration deadline for farmers
Gandhinagar, March 20: The Gujarat government has launched the wheat procurement process at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26 to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their produce.
Will hold demonstrations against atrocities on farmers: Farmer Leader Satnam Singh Pannu
Tarn Taran, March 20: After protesting farmers were evicted from Shambhu and Khanauri borders, Satnam Singh Pannu of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee condemned both Union and the Punjab state government for this action.
Discussions were very positive: Union Agri Minister after meeting with protesting farmers
Chandigarh, March 19: As part of the central government's outreach to farmers, three Union Ministers and Punjab Cabinet Ministers met with the farmers in Chandigarh on Wednesday amid their protest over several demands.
Farmer Union leaders meet Central team in Chandigarh to discuss MSP guarantee for crops
Chandigarh, March 19: Farmer union leaders gathered in the city for a crucial meeting with the Central committee to discuss their longstanding demand for a guaranteed law on Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Double-engine govt will solve every problem of farmers, assures Delhi CM
New Delhi, March 15: Farmers have high hopes from the new Delhi government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday, assuring that all concerns their would be addressed. She emphasised that the Central and the Delhi governments, as a "double-engine government," would work together to resolve farmers' issues. Her remarks followed a budget consultation with farmers from across the capital.
Centre's tur procurement from farmers at MSP crosses 1.3 lakh tonnes
New Delhi, March 13: The procurement of Tur (Arhar) from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the Centre has picked up momentum with a total quantity of 1.31 lakh metric tonnes procured in major producing states including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana till March 11, benefiting as many as 89,219 farmers in these states, the Agriculture Ministry announced on Thursday.
Gujarat govt begins cotton procurement at support price, registration open until March 15
Gandhinagar, March 11: To ensure fair prices for farmers, the Gujarat government has initiated the procurement of cotton at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), a government enterprise, will purchase cotton at the support price until September 2025. The Government of India has set the MSP for cotton at Rs 7,471 per quintal.
Govt extends duty-free import of yellow peas to keep inflation in check
New Delhi, March 9: The Government has extended the duty-free import of yellow peas by three months till the end of May and clamped a duty of 10 per cent duty on imports of lentils (masur) with immediate effect, according to an official notification.
Big step towards better animal health: PM Modi on Cabinet's approval for revised livestock program
New Delhi, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Union Cabinet's approval for the revised Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), and said it will assist in disease control, boost vaccination coverage, entail more mobile vet units and ensure affordable medicines for animals.
Cabinet approves scheme to prevent, control livestock diseases with Rs.3,880 cr outlay
New Delhi, March 5: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with a total outlay of Rs.3,880 crore.
In Delhi-like protest, Punjab farmers heading to Chandigarh
Chandigarh, March 5: In a Delhi-like protest by farmers, mainly from Punjab, over their long-pending demands, several farm unions under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) are heading to Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday to start their indefinite agitation wherever they were stopped by the security.
Doors open for farmers, but inconvenience to public should be avoided: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 3: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Monday that his doors "are always open for talks with the farmers but inconvenience and harassment of the public in the name of agitation should be avoided".
Bihar: Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan meets Makhana farmers, steps into 'muddy' pond to understand its cultivation
Patna, February 23: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday met Makhana (fox nut) farmers in Bihar's Darbhanga while stepping into the 'muddy' pond and held a discussion with them to understand the process of its cultivation.
Meeting was centred around the legal guarantee of MSP: Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema
Chandigarh, February 23: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the meeting between the Union Ministers and farmer leaders was centred around the legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and expressed hope that further discussions on March 19 will continue to remain positive.
Chandigarh: Govt holds meeting with farmers, discussions to continue on March 19
Chandigarh, February 22: As part of the Central government's outreach to farmers, three Union Ministers held a meeting with the farmers in Chandigarh on Saturday and assured that it will study the reports and data, based on which, discussions will proceed on March 19.
Draft of Chhattisgarh Appropriation Bill 2025 approved for presentation, says Deputy CM Arun Sao
Raipur, February 22: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Saturday briefed the media on key decisions taken during the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Sao said that the draft of the Chhattisgarh Appropriation Bill-2025 was approved for the presentation of the Third Supplementary Estimates for the financial year 2024-2025 in the Assembly.
Land reform done in way to keep balance between economy and ecology: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, February 22: Following the clearance of Uttarakhand (Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Destruction and Land Reforms Act, 1950) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the land reform was done in a way to keep a balance between economy and ecology.
MP needs to promote organic farming, says CM Yadav
Bhopal, Feb 22: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that excessive use of agricultural chemicals is negatively impacting the environment and human health, making it essential to promote organic and natural farming methods.
Bengal reserves 30 pc of cold storage space for marginal farmers
Kolkata, Feb 17: The West Bengal government has directed all the cold storage owners in the state to reserve 30 per cent of the space at their respective facilities for the marginal farmers.
'Even beggars refuse to take Re 1': Maha minister's statement on crop insurance sparks controversy
Amravati (Maharashtra), Feb 14: Maharashtra's agriculture minister and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate on Friday sparked a controversy after he said that even beggars do not take a rupee in handout but the state government has provided crop insurance to farmers at Re 1.
Five-year Cotton Mission to increase cotton productivity included in Union Budget
New Delhi, February 4: The Union Budget has unveiled a five-year Cotton Mission aimed to increase cotton productivity, particularly among extra-long staple varieties, leveraging Science and Technology support for farmers, ensuring that the cotton-growing community benefits from modern techniques to boost yield.
Agri processing industry experts hail Union Budget's push towards Aatma Nirbharta
New Delhi, February 2: The Union Budget 2025 has received a positive response from the agri-processing industry, with experts praising its focus on agriculture and manufacturing.
Budget allocates 19 p.c. outlay increase at Rs 5,272 crore for Ministry of Textiles in FY26
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Union Budget on Saturday announced a 19 per cent increase in the Budget Estimates for the Ministry of Textiles for 2025-26 at Rs 5,272 crore over budget estimates of Rs 4,417.03 crore in 2024-25.
Budget a political document against federalism: Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1: Coming down heavily on the Union Budget, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday termed it as nothing but a political document and against federalism.
Union Budget will boost country's development, says Haryana CM Saini
Chandigarh, Feb 1: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Saturday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the Union Budget 2025-26, saying it will provide a new boost to the country's development and play an important role in making the state self-reliant.
Budget 2025-26 gives big boost to agriculture as 'first engine of growth'
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman identified agriculture as "the first engine" for India's development journey with the announcement of a slew of measures in Budget 2025-26 to raise farm production and increase the incomes of farmers.
Budget 2025: Pulses Atmanirbharta mission announced, KCC loan limit raised to Rs 5 lakh
New Delhi, February 1: Aimed at diversifying crops and attaining self-reliance or Atmanirbharta, the government is set to launch a six-year pulses mission, with a particular focus on tur, urad, and masoor.
Union Budget 2025: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey thanks Centre for Makhana Board
Patna, February 1: Bihar minister Mangal Pandey on Saturday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the Centre's proposal for setting up a Makhana Board in the state.
Trying to increase farmers' profit under PM Modi's leadership: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, January 27: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the centre is trying to increase the profit for farmers and that efforts are underway to increase production, reduce the cost of production, give a fair price for the production, and compensate in case of loss.
Cabinet approves Rs 5,650 per quintal MSP for raw jute for 2025-26 season
New Delhi, January 22: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of Raw Jute for Marketing season 2025-26, as per an official release.
Central officials told to keep in close touch with states on agricultural issues
New Delhi, Jan 20: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday held a meeting with senior ministry officials on issues related to the progress of rabi sowing, weather conditions, pest surveillance through National Pest surveillance system (NPSS) and marketing of agricultural products including exports.