Tag: Rabi Crops

The MSP for lentils has been hiked by Rs 500 per quintal, while the support price for rapeseed and mustard has been increased by Rs 400 per quintal.

The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for lentil (masur) and rapeseeds and mustard (Rs 400 per quintal each) followed by gram (Rs 130 per quintal).

New Delhi: A day after farmers protested for higher crop prices on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, the BJP-led government on Wednesday approved MSP for rabi crops ensuring at least 50 per cent profit over production cost, including a Rs 105 hike for wheat. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra […]

Bhubaneswar:  The Odisha government has directed the district authorities to be proactive in assisting farmers for the ongoing Rabi season and start making preparations for Kharif crops after relaxations were announced for the agriculture sector amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The state government has already appointed 30 senior officers to monitor agriculture and related activities in […]