Will not allow prices of food items to rise: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 19:48

The government on Thursday said it will not allow prices of essential food items to increase due to the impact of possible deficient monsoon this year.

PM asks farmers to raise pulses production

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 19:24

Increase in production would help in reducing import and ensuring sufficient availability of the commodity in India, he added.

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.

Sustaining 4% growth in agri sector a challenge: Singh

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 18:40

Sustaining 4 percent growth in the farm sector is a challenging task though it remains one of the top priorities of the government, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Monday.

Agriculture Minister to participate in FAO conference at Rome

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 19:14

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh will represent India at the 39th session of FAO, which will commence on Sunday.

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 to soon announce MSPs of Kharif crops: Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 20:23

The government will soon decide on minimum support prices (MSPs) for kharif crops such as paddy and is also working on ways to contain the rise in prices of pulses by boosting supplies, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Thursday.

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.

Wheat output may decline by 4% in 2014-15 on unseasonal rains

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 14:51

Wheat production may fall by 4 percent during the 2014-15 crop year from record 95.85 million tonnes in the previous year as the crop was affected due to the recent unseasonal rains and hailstorms.

UP, Rajasthan, Haryana worst hit by rains, seek Rs 10,100 crore relief

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 15:55

Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana were the worst hit states in the recent unseasonal rains and hailstorm and have sought over Rs 10,100 crore as relief from the Centre for the affected farmers, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.