Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Weak monsoon in September and October coupled with a delay in northeast monsoon has led to a fall in rabi sowing this year, a Crisil report said. Lower cash in the hands of farmers has also impacted rabi sowing this year.
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Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Sowing of winter (rabi) crops has begun and the coverage of oilseeds has gone up 70 per cent to 14.61 lakh hectare so far over the year-ago period, according to government data.
Fri, Oct 05, 2018
The government has once again increased the minimum support price (MSP) for key rabi crops, including paddy and mustard, just ahead of polls in states where these two crops are primarily grown.
Fri, Mar 31, 2017
On March 27, Skymet Weather predicted for India this year a below normal monsoon at 95% of the long period average (LPA) of 887 mm (89 cm) for the four-month period from June - September.
Tue, Mar 07, 2017
Crisil Research on Tuesday said domestic tractor manufacturers are projected to record 16 to 18% growth in sales of tractors for FY17 on account of revival of sales due to good monsoon which offset the impact of demonetisation on demand in the second half of the fiscal.
Sun, Jan 01, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi after completion of 50-day demonetisation window announced a series of incentives to senior citizens, farmers, women, and small businesses during his New Year's Eve address to the nation on Saturday.
Mon, Nov 21, 2016
The Ministry has ensured that the farmers will be suitably facilitated during the Rabi season.
Wed, Oct 19, 2016
Against the government target of 132 million tonnes, India is set for a kharif output of 135 million tonnes
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