Kharif rice output projected to drop to 92.32 million tonnes: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 11:34

Country's rice production is projected to drop to 92.32 million tonnes in the Kharif season this year due to deficient rains in some states, but the overall foodgrain output is estimated to rise marginally to 129.32 million tonnes in the same period.

Kharif foodgrain output may surpass last year's level: Pawar

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 15:15

India's foodgrain production is projected to increase marginally in the kharif (summer) season this year to 129.32 million tonnes after more than half the country received normal monsoon rains.

Cabinet may discuss stock holding limit on agri-items on Sep 20

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 14:13

The Cabinet is likely to consider this Friday a proposal to extend stock holding limit on pulses, edible oils and oilseeds for one more year to ensure their availability and check prices.

South-west monsoon accounted for 98% rains between June, August

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 20:24

The south-west monsoon, which accounted for the country`s 98 per cent rainfall between June and August, is expected to continue the momentum this month as it enters its last phase.

Crop output in Kharif season may break records: Pawar

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 18:22

India is likely to achieve record production of foodgrains and other crops in Kharif season of 2013-14 because of good monsoon that has led to the doubling of sowing area, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said today.

Support price of paddy hiked by Rs 60 to Rs 1,310 per quintal

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 23:30

Amid expectations of normal rain, the government approved a hike of Rs 60 in paddy support price (MSP) to Rs 1,310 per quintal in order to encourage farmers to grow more in ongoing kharif season.

Support price of paddy hiked by Rs 60 to Rs 1,310 per quintal

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 19:22

The government also increased the minimum support price (MSP) of pulses and oilseeds by up to Rs 450 and Rs 320 per quintal, to boost ouput and reduce import dependence.

`Early monsoon beneficial for kharif crops`

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 09:36

The early and heavy monsoon rains in India have raised the hopes of a record plantation and sowing of kharif crops, a farmers’ body representative said Tuesday.

Early rains to boost kharif crops planting: Government

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 18:32

Early onset of monsoon will boost kharif crops like paddy and oilseeds and help increase agriculture productivity at a time when economy is facing downturn, the government said on Monday.

Agri Min proposes Rs 60/quintal hike in paddy MSP for 2013-14

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 11:09

In view of surplus rice stocks, the Agriculture Ministry has proposed a hike of Rs 60 in support price of paddy at Rs 1,310 per quintal for 2013-14.

'Crop yields falls by up to 6% this kharif season'

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 14:13

Kharif (summer sowing) season commences in June with the onset of monsoon and the harvesting is done in September and October.

Over 39.45 lakh tonnes paddy arrived in Haryana so far

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 13:17

Over 39.45 lakh tonnes (LT) of paddy has arrived in Haryana in the kharif marketing season so far this year against 33.46 LT in the corresponding period last fiscal.