Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers, the Rajasthan government on Friday extended the wheat procurement period under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 till June 19. The decision has been taken by the Food and Civil Supplies Department following the directions of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. With the extension, all registered farmers whose wheat remains unsold will now be able to sell their produce at the MSP until June 19. The state…
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Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Strongly condemning the Congress government for issuing the final notification for land acquisition for the Bidadi township project despite intense opposition from farmers, Union Minister and Karnataka JD(S) President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday announced that a legal battle would be launched against what he termed an anti-farmer move.He declared that he would fight on behalf of the farmers who stand to lose their land.The Bidadi township row centres on the Karnataka gov…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) In a bid to ensure better returns for farmers, the government has raised the onion procurement price, under its buffer stock programme, to Rs 16.50 per kg from Rs 15.80 per kg, effective from Saturday.Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X that based on prevailing mandi prices and quality requirements for storage-grade onions, the Minimum Assured Procurement Price (MAPP) has been revised to Rs 1,650 per quintal, with effect from June …
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump predicted a sharp decline in global oil prices if a proposed agreement with Iran is finalised, arguing that greater stability in the Middle East and the reopening of key shipping routes would ease pressure on energy markets.Speaking at the White House, Trump said markets had already responded positively to news of the emerging agreement.“Stock markets up 1000 points,” Trump said. “That means they like the deal.”He said oil prices had a…
Bhopal, June 11 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre Bhopal has issued a fresh warning of volatile weather conditions across Madhya Pradesh over the next five days, highlighting the likelihood of thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, gusty winds and heat waves in several districts. The forecast comes amid the ongoing advance of the southwest monsoon, which has already covered parts of Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal and Bihar. Conditions remain favourable fo…
Bhopal, June 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said agriculture in Madhya Pradesh must move beyond traditional crops, stressing that horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and food processing are key to raising farmer income. “Agriculture cannot be limited to traditional crops alone. To boost farmers’ income, it is essential to accord equal importance to horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and food processing alongside agriculture,” Yadav said.His statement comes as…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) As the NDA government completed 12 years in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the welfare and prosperity of farmers, describing them as the backbone of the nation’s food security, nutrition, and economic growth. Taking to the social media platform X with a hashtag ‘#12YearsOfKisanSamriddhi’, the Prime Minister said that farmers play a crucial role in ensuring the country’s food security and prosperity.PM Modi said…
Bhopal, June 10 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, has issued a fresh weather alert warning of widespread thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds across Madhya Pradesh over the next five days.The bulletin highlights significant rainfall activity and strong winds already recorded in several districts, with Shahpura-Jabalpur receiving 29.3 mm of rainfall, Patan 15.8 mm and Kurai 15 mm.Gusty winds touched 74 kmph in Jabalpur and 68 kmph in Sidhi, while hailstorms were reported i…
Gandhinagar, June 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has warned fertiliser, seed and pesticide dealers of stringent legal action, including imprisonment and fines, if they are found selling substandard agricultural inputs, hoarding essential commodities or engaging in other practices that harm farmers, officials said on Wednesday. Announcing a crackdown on irregularities in the agricultural supply chain, State Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said the state had adopted a “zero tolerance” policy a…
Gandhinagar, June 9 (IANS) More than 69 lakh farmer families in Gujarat have received direct financial assistance exceeding Rs 23,083 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme since its launch, highlighting the programme’s growing reach among cultivators in the state. According to official data, a total of 69.25 lakh farmer families in Gujarat have benefited from the scheme across 22 instalments, with funds transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts thro…