Amid global challenges, government ensured smooth fertilizer supply to farmers at affordable prices

Dec 03, 2024

This was achieved through special subsidy packages and proactive policy measures. The government has provided special or additional subsidy packages over and above the...

Kharif sown area improves by 10.3 per cent in 2024 sowing season

Jul 17, 2024

Despite rainfall remaining 2 per cent below the LPA, as of July 15, the overall sown area of Kharif crops has improved by 10.3...

India produced record rice, wheat, maize in 2024-25, estimates Centre

Mar 10, 2025

India has produced record rice, wheat, and maize in the 2024-25 kharif season, as per Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare's second advance estimates...

Cabinet approves Rs 24,420 crore subsidy for Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers for Kharif season

Feb 29, 2024

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Kharif season 2024 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers and...

Kharif area registers 2.2 pc increase with sowing period nearing end

Sep 09, 2024

India has three cropping seasons -- Summer, Kharif, and Rabi. Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are...

India set to harvest record Kharif crops, estimates agriculture ministry

Nov 05, 2024

India has three cropping seasons: Summer, Kharif, and Rabi. Kharif crops, sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains, are harvested in October-November. Rabi...