FDI in agri sector at Rs 37.64 crore in April-May

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 15:57

The country received Rs 37.64 crore foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture services in the April-May period of this fiscal, Parliament was informed Tuesday.

New crop insurance scheme to be unveiled this year: Radha Mohan Singh

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 22:52

The government will launch a new crop insurance scheme with a clause guaranteeing minimum income to cultivators in case of a natural calamity, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Tuesday said.

Centre pitches for affordable premium under crop insurance

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 22:50

The Centre is examining the issue of rising premiums under the existing crop insurance programme, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Tuesday.

Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 15:29

This year, the rains are forecast to be 88 percent of the long-term average, which could drastically crimp farm output.

Govt to give farmers power, seeds subsidy in case rains fail

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 15:02

The government on Friday announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.

Govt to give subsidy on power, diesel, seeds in case of deficient monsoon

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 13:03

Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in fiscal year 2014-15.

Govt ready with steps to tackle deficient monsoon: Agriculture Minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 15:41

Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in the 2014-15 fiscal.

Agriculture Minister clarifies government stand on GM crops

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 17:35

The government will "abide by Supreme Court directions" on allowing Genetically Modified crops in the country, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said while clarifying Centre's stand on the controversial issue.

FM admits to 'agrarian crisis', offers more support to farmers

Last Updated: Saturday, May 9, 2015, 22:20

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday hinted at more sops for the troubled farmers, saying the unseasonal rains in March have resulted in an "agrarian crisis".

Wheat production likely to decline by 4-5%: Agri Minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 13:46

India's wheat production is likely to decline by 4-5 percent in the current crop year from the initial estimates of 95.76 million tonnes due to unseasonal rains, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Tuesday .

Agriculture credit not reaching small farmers: Assocham

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 15:49

Agriculture credit is not reaching small farm holders in India, resulting in high level of indebtedness, Assocham said on Friday.

Gram sowing down by 21%; wheat marginally lower

Last Updated: Friday, January 2, 2015, 19:32

Total area sown to gram is down by 21 percent at 79.65 lakh hectares, while that of wheat crop is lagging behind marginally at 293.16 lakh hectares so far in the ongoing rabi season, according to latest government data.