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20-June-2023: Agri Mall, Delayed Monsoon, 9 Agricultural Schemes, Karnataka Govt. to Meet Rice Shortages with Millet Procurement

20 June 2023

  • Farmers Can Sell Fruits and Vegetables Directly in Agri Mall, Suggests UP CM Yogi Adityanath

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath headed a meeting of the Board of Directors of the State Agricultural Produce Market Council aiming to provide farmers with fair prices for their produce, effective branding, and a reliable market. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged prompt action in setting up the Agri Mall to facilitate the direct selling of fruits and vegetables by farmers.

  • Weather Update for Farmers: Delayed Monsoon Hampers Kharif Sowing; India Experiences 37% Rainfall Deficiency

    The slow progression of the monsoon in India has caused significant delays in the sowing of crucial kharif crops such as paddy, oilseeds, and pulses. With rainfall arriving late in Kerala and the country experiencing deficient precipitation overall, concerns are mounting that El Nino could further suppress the much-needed rains.

  • 9 Agricultural Schemes in India in 9 Years of BJP

    Agricultural schemes in India: Jugal Kishore Sharma, a Member of Parliament representing Lok Sabha Jammu, recently embarked on a visit to Jhiri, Panjore, Gajanso, Galwadechak, and Mandal Phallian in the Marh constituency. Accompanied by fellow ministers, he organized public meetings and Kissan Sammellan as part of the Sampark Se Smarthan initiative.

  • What is Agri Mall? UP CM Yogi Adityanath Announced to Set-Up ‘Agri Mall’ In Lucknow

    The Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, has announced plans to establish a modern and advanced "Agri Mall" in Lucknow during 2023. The government aims to create a state-of-the-art facility spanning 8,000 square meters and consisting of seven floors, dedicated to facilitating the marketing and sale of agricultural products.

  • Karnataka Govt. to Meet Rice Shortages with Millet Procurement

    The newly-elected Congress government in Karnataka is facing the challenge of securing rice supplies to fulfil its electoral promise. In response, farmer leaders and experts have proposed an alternative solution for the state to explore. They suggested that Karnataka should consider procuring millet such as ragi and jowar directly from local farmers at the minimum support price, instead of relying on rice from other states.

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