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07-June-2023: MSP For Kharif Crops Increased to Rs 2, 183 Per Quintal, 16th Agricultural Science Congress, Govt Lifts Quantitative Limit on Tur, Urad & Masur Procurement

7 June 2023

  • MSP For Kharif Crops Increased to Rs 2, 183 Per Quintal

    The union cabinet on Wednesday approved a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Kharif crop for marketing season 2023-24 to ensure remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce and to encourage crop diversification, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said.

  • ICAR-CMFRI to Host 16th Agricultural Science Congress in Kochi

    Kochi is set to become the center stage for the 16th Agricultural Science Congress and Expo, which will be hosted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. The event, organized by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences in New Delhi, will take place from October 10 to 13 and will focus on the theme ‘Transformation of agri-food systems for achieving sustainable development goals.’

  • Prices of Tomato & Ginger Reach Record Highs in Just Two Weeks

    Over the past two weeks, consumers have experienced a sharp increase in the prices of essential kitchen items such as tomatoes, ginger, and melon seeds. Several factors, including unseasonal rains and supply disruptions, have contributed to the surge in prices, causing concern among both consumers and traders.

  • Govt Lifts Quantitative Limit on Tur, Urad & Masur Procurement under MSP Operation

     

    In a move to encourage farmers and increase production, the committee of secretaries has approved the removal of quantitative limits on the procurement of tur (pigeon peas), urad (black gram), and masur (lentil) under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the year 2023-24. The decision, made by the Centre, aims to signal farmers to expand their cultivation areas and enhance the production of these pulses.

  • Agriculture Dept Launches Intensive Drive for Direct Seeded Rice in Amritsar District

    Under the guidance of Director Agriculture Dr Gurvinder Singh Khalsa and Chief Agriculture Officer Jatinder Singh Gill, the agriculture extension staff has been actively engaging with farmers to promote the adoption of direct seeding of rice (DSR) technique. Extension Officer Prabhdeep Singh Gill recently visited various villages in the district, urging farmers to embrace DSR for rice cultivation.

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