Over 34.38 lakh tonnes of paddy arrives in Haryana

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 13:49

More than 34.38 lakh tonnes of paddy has arrived so far at the mandis in Haryana during the current Kharif season.

Govt's rice procurement begins; aims to buy record 40 mn tons

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 11:56

The government aims to procure a record 40 million tonnes of rice from farmers in the ongoing 2012-13 marketing year that started this month, even as the summer kharif output is estimated to be lower.

Foodgrains output projected to fall by 10% in Kharif: Pawar

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 15:39

However, the government expects to make up for the decline in output during the Rabi season (winter sown crop).

Drop in kharif output to put pressure on food prices: PMEAC

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 12:37

With kharif (summer crop) output being projected to drop by 10 percent this year, food prices will remain under pressure for some time, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Chairman C Rangarajan has said.

Govt finding it tough to meet kharif foodgrain output target

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 15:27

The government is finding it difficult to meet the foodgrain production target for the current kharif season because of poor rains and drought in some states, a top agriculture ministry official said on Wednesday.

More rainfall in Sept, to help rice crop: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 13:55

Rainfall next month is expected to be better as monsoon is unlikely to be influenced by El Nino weather pattern, helping rice and other kharif crop, Agriculture Secretary Ashish Bahuguna said Wednesday.

Major crop production expected to fall by 2.3% in FY 13

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 12:08

The major crop output is expected to decline by 2.3 percent in 2012-13, following poor kharif sowing due to weak progress of the south-west monsoon, economic think tank CMIE has said.

Crop output likely to be better than 2009 drought year: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 15:12

Despite deficient monsoon rains, the country's foodgrains output this year is likely to surpass that of the 2009 drought year, the government said Thursday.

Country has got 90% rainfall so far: Ashwani Kumar

Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 16:32

With monsoon turning active in many parts this month, Union Minister Ashwani Kumar today said rainfall received by the country during the current season so far stands at 90 percent, which is six percent short of the normal figure.

Monsoon deficit likely to impact kharif output, prices: RBI

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 16:55

Expressing concern over the weakest monsoon since 2009, the Reserve Bank Tuesday said rainfall deficit of 21 percent is likely to hit production of kharif crops, mainly coarse cereals and pulses, and could put pressure on prices of these commodities.

EGoM on drought likely to decide on relief measures today

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 08:59

An Empowered Group of Ministers on drought, headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, is scheduled to meet on Tuesday for deciding on relief measures to tackle drought-like situation in some states that has led to fodder and water scarcity.

Kharif output likely to be impacted on weak monsoon: RBI

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 20:40

RBI on Monday expressed concern over the poor monsoon situation so far this year and said production of kharif crops, mainly coarse cereals and pulses, is likely to be hit due to 21 percent deficient rainfall.