Food Corporation of India and state agencies procure 120.67 LMT paddy in Punjab
New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies of Punjab have procured 120.67 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy in a total of 126.67 LMT of paddy arrived in the mandis of Punjab, an official release said. Show Full Article The paddy is being purchased at MSP at Rs […] Key Points
ThePrintCentre procures 60.63 lakh tonnes of paddy so far in Punjab; Rs 12200cr paid to farmers till Oct 28
New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI) The Centre on Tuesday said it has procured 60.63 lakh tonnes of paddy so far in Punjab and it has already made payments of Rs 12,200 crore to farmers in the state as of October 28. In an official statement, the union food ministry said, “as of 28th October 2024, […] Key Points
ThePrintAssembly polls did what farmers’ protests couldn’t—Swaminathan formula MSP for paddy & wheat
Higher MSPs for paddy and wheat will increase burden on exchequer and discourage farmers from diversifying crops. As 2024 elections approach, there is a strong possibility of more incentives. Key Points
ThePrintDirect seeding, burying straw deep — how stubble burning can be managed without phasing out paddy
Haryana govt says farmers already being incentivised for sowing crops other than 'non-native' paddy. Farmers, though, point out wheat & paddy both came to the region with green revolution. Key Points
ThePrintCentre revises crop residue management guidelines
The Indian government has revised crop residue management guidelines to reduce air pollution caused by the burning of paddy straw in fields. The revised guidelines allow for the establishment of techno-commercial pilot projects for the efficient ex-situ management of paddy straw in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Beneficiaries/aggregators such as farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and cooperative societies will collect and supply paddy straw to industries. Key Points
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Govt revises crop residue management guidelines
The Indian government has revised the crop residue management guidelines to allow for more effective ex-situ management of paddy straw in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Under the new guidelines, pilot projects will be established to create a supply chain for paddy straw, with farmers, rural entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and panchayats acting as beneficiaries or aggregators. Key Points
Economic TimesPunjab heads towards bumperpaddy production this season
The state has produced 188 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy this year as against the previously expected figure of 182 LMT for the year. Nearly 31.93 hectares of area was under paddy cultivation in Punjab. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesICAR Sees Normal paddy Sowing This Season
India's National Rice Research Institute has allayed fears of further increases in rice prices following normal sowing of the crop for the Kharif season. The institute's director, AK Nayak, said there was little cause for worry about the paddy crop despite excessive rainfall and flooding in some parts of the country and rainfall deficiencies in other areas. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia needs to usher in Green Revolution 2.0 to promote less water-intensive crops: GTRI
India needs Green Revolution 2.0 to promote less water-intensive crops, introduce water pricing mechanisms, and address unsustainable practices. Guaranteeing MSP for pulses and oil seeds, promoting eco-friendly farming, and negotiating with WTO are crucial steps. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt begins kharif paddy procurement; purchases 12.21 lakh tonne so far
The Indian government has begun purchasing paddy from farmers at the minimum support price (MSP), with 12.21 lakh tonne of the grain already bought. The food ministry stated that paddy worth Rs 2,689.77 crore has been procured from 99,675 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Haryana. The harvesting of kharif paddy, which has been sown on a slightly larger area this year, started last week. Key Points
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paddy acreage up; pulses, cotton drop
Total kharif planting increased by 4.6% compared to last year, reaching 107.8 million hectares (mh) Key Points
mintRahul Gandhi gets down to earth, helps farmers plant paddy in Sonipat
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi went into a field and helped farmers plant paddy in Haryana's Sonipat. He was also seen interacting with the farmers. The Gandhi scion was on his way to Himachal Pradesh when he made the stopover in Sonipat. Key Points
India TodayPunjab expecting bumper paddy yield despite kharif season marred by floods
Punjab is expecting a bumper output of paddy crop this year, despite floods during the kharif season 2023-24. The state, known as the food bowl of the country, is expecting paddy output to cross 205 lakh metric tonnes, with an average yield going up by more than four quintal per hectare compared to last year. Key Points
Economic Times'Camera-jivi farmer': BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi over his visit to paddy fields in Haryana
Rahul Gandhi has been meeting people from different walks of society in a bid to gather support for Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls scheduled in 2024. He also visited a bike mechanic workshop in Delhi's Karol Bagh area. Key Points
India Todaypaddy sowing picking up in some areas: Agriculture Commissioner
Till last week, area under paddy was lower by 14.66 per cent at 5.32 lakh hectare as against 6.23 lakh hectare in the year-ago period, as per the Agriculture Ministry data. Key Points
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Union Cabinet approves higher MSP for Kharif crops for 2023-24 marketing season
Highest increase in MSP was in moong by 10.4 per cent at Rs 8,558 per quintal for 2023-23 crop year, as against Rs 7,755 per quintal in the previous year. The MSP for paddy has been hiked by Rs 143 to Rs 2,183 per quintal Key Points
Firstpostpaddy worth Rs 159,660 cr procured from farmers at support price: Govt
Food Corporation of India, the nodal central agency, along with other state agencies undertakes procurement of paddy under the price support scheme (at MSP). Those procured paddy is then milled to make rice and distributed to the public under various food security schemes. Key Points
Economic TimesHaryana: As floodwater recedes, protecting standing paddy crop an uphill task for farmers
After the water receded, Haryana farmers are facing another challenge of protecting the crop from the impact of floodwater. They are now digging roads, pumping out excess water and using fertilisers to protect the crop from sand. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTamil Nadu farmers try to block train route demanding more Cauvery water
Members of the Association of Tamil Nadu Farmers Union held paddy crops in their hands at Kizhvelur railway station and tried to stop a passenger train. However, the police came to the spot and removed them. Key Points
India TodayStubble pollution: Centre's stand on Delhi air likely to point at Punjab
The Centre is not in favour of reworking the MSP for paddy or other crops, ET gathers. The agriculture ministry holds that the fixed MSP which provides at least 50% return over all India weighted average cost of production is a benefit to farmers across the country. Raising the price of crops simply to make them competitive with rice could result in a distortion of market prices and it would be inappropriate to resort to such a measure for one state. Key Points
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UP Engineer leaves job in Bengaluru to do farming, earns in lakhs, here's how
He took guidance from agricultural expert Subhash Palekar and began farming. Today, he earns lakhs in profit, making his journey an inspiration for other farmers. Key Points
Business Today‘We don’t care how you do it, it’s your job’: SC directs Punjab to stop stubble burning as NCR chokes
Bench was hearing a petition on the toxic air in Delhi. Pollution in the National Capital Region spikes every winter due to vehicular emission, paddy straw burning, and firecrackers. Key Points
ThePrintCongress unveils 'Bharose ka Ghoshna Patra' for Chhattisgarh, promises caste census, farm loan waiver
The Congress party'a The manifesto highlights key promises, including a caste census, loan waiver for farmers, and a procurement price of Rs 3,200 per quintal for paddy. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the introduction of 'Mahtari Nyay Yojana', a new scheme providing a subsidy of Rs 500 per cooking gas cylinder for women. The manifesto emphasizes the continuation of existing schemes if the Congress party retains power. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana at the top in paddy production: KCR
KCR said that the green cover in the state has increased by 7.7 percent over the past few years. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMSP increased for Kharif crops
MSP or minimum support price is the rate at which the government procures grains from farmers. For paddy, the main kharif crop, the MSP has been increased by ₹143 to ₹2,183 a quintal for the July-June crop year. Key Points
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Govt’s rice procurement reaches 52.06 million tones so far; makes Rs 1.6 lakh crore MSP payment
The government's rice procurement has reached 52.06 million tonnes so far in the ongoing 2022-23 marketing season, benefitting 1.12 crore farmers with MSP of Rs 1.6 lakh crore, the food ministry said on Friday. Key Points
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