Agriculture Ministry News
India bans Kiwi fruit import from Iran on rise in pest infested consignments
Since October 2021, India has intercepted quarantine pest ’Aspidiotus netil’ in 22 consignments and ’Pseudococcu Calceolariae’ pest in two Kiwi fruit consignments
1 min read13 Dec 2021India’s agri exports up 23.24% to over ₹25,500 cr in Mar-Jun: Govt
India’s farm exports rose 23.24% in value terms to ₹25,552.7 crore during March-June period amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Agriculture Ministry
3 min read18 Aug 2020Onion prices cross ₹100/a kg in Delhi, Centre turns to imports
The govt today decided to allow relaxation from the condition of fumigation for onion imports up to Nov 30The onion consignments will not be subjected to the 4 times additional inspection fees on account of non-compliance of conditions of import under the PQ Order, 2003
1 min read6 Nov 2019Govt mulling farm package ahead of 2019 general polls
The government’s likely announcement of incentives to boost rural income will come following feedback given by BJP leaders and MPs, besides other stakeholders
1 min read27 Dec 2018Govt refutes expert’s claims on coconut oil’s health risks
Prof Karin Michels of Harvard had said health claims surrounding coconut oil were ’absolute nonsense’ and described the oil as ’pure poison’ for its saturated fat content and the risks it posed to the heart
3 min read3 Sep 2018Foodgrain output seen at record 285 million tonnes in 2017-18
Production of rice is estimated at 112.9 mn tonnes in 2017-18, while that of wheat touched 99.7 mn tonnes
1 min read28 Aug 2018Plantation of Kharif crops picks up pace
The higher plantings over the past one week are indicative of better rainfall across the country
1 min read3 Aug 2018Centre plans export sops for milk to end dairy farmers’ agitation in Maharashtra
The Centre said it has been asking state governments to provide milk under welfare schemes for school children and in day care centres as a measure to raise demand
1 min read19 Jul 2018Planting of kharif crops lower by 14% due to deficit monsoon rains
So far 33.4 million hectares have been planted under different crops, 14% lower than the 38.9 mn ha planted by this time last year
2 min read6 Jul 2018Make MSP a legal right for farmers, says government panel CACP
The CACP’s suggestion to make minimum support prices (MSP) a legal entitlement is in line with what farmer organisations have been demanding
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