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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. This initiative aims to provide farmers with more profitable prices for their yields. The most significant MSP hikes have
Fertiliser Subsidy
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed gratitude to PM Modi for approving a ₹38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy, highlighting successful Kharif sowing and favorable weather conditions. The agriculture sector is experiencing significant growth, with increased sown areas for paddy, oilseeds, and pulses, supported by adequate water resources and
Kharif Crops
As of October 3, 2025, the Kharif crop sowing area has surpassed 1121 lakh hectares, with significant increases in maize and urad sowing areas. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reports a 12% rise in maize sowing and a 6.5% growth in urad, indicating a positive trend in
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of September 26, 2025. The report indicates an increase in the area sown for rice and coarse cereals, while oilseeds and cotton show a decrease compared to the previous year. Overall,
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of September 12, 2025. The report indicates an increase in the area sown for rice and coarse cereals compared to the previous year, while oilseeds and cotton show a decrease. The
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has published the progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as of September 5, 2025. The report indicates an increase in the area sown for rice and coarse cereals, while oilseeds and cotton show a decrease compared to the previous year. Overall, the
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of August 15, 2025. The report indicates the area sown for various crops, including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, and cotton, comparing the figures with the previous year. Overall,
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reports that sowing for Kharif 2025-26 is ongoing, with no advance estimates yet released. The government continues to support farmers through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop insurance and the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission to enhance food
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of August 8, 2025. The report indicates the area sown for various crops, including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, and cotton, comparing the figures with the previous year. Overall,
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has reported that sowing operations for Kharif 2025-26 are ongoing, with first advance estimates for major crops yet to be released. The government is implementing various measures, including the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop insurance and the National Food Security and
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of July 25, 2025. The report indicates the area sown for various crops, including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, and cotton, comparing the figures with the previous year. Overall,
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of July 18, 2025. The report indicates a total area sown of 708.31 lakh hectares, showing an increase of 27.93 lakh hectares compared to 2024. Key crops include rice,