MSP of Kharif Crops

Here's the latest information about the MSP of Kharif Crops in India.

• Government Approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2024-25; Explore Rates Across Various Crops

  The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, has approved substantial increases in MSP for Kharif crops for the 2024-25 season, particularly benefiting oilseeds and pulses.…

• MSP: Maize, Moong, Bajra, and Ragi Prices Lag Behind, In Contrast to Upward Trend for Major Kharif Commodities

  The Ministry of Agriculture has projected that the total kharif foodgrain output for 2023 will be 148.57 million tonnes, reflecting a 4.6% decrease compared to the previous year.…

• Government Starts Procurement of Groundnuts at MSP in Gujarat

  The Gujarat government has begun the acquisition of groundnuts for the current Kharif season at minimum support price (MSP) levels.Raghavji Patel, Gujarat’s Agriculture Minister told the reporters that “The State government has made the arrangements to make the immediate payment to the farmers who sell…

• Baghel Disburses 1500 crore to 21 lakh Farmers as 3rd Installment of Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana

  On the occasion of Rajyotsava , Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel online transferred an amount of Rs 1510 .81crore 81 to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries of Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana and Godhan Nyay Yojana at a programme held at his residence office.…

• Karnataka likely to harvest record crop size in Kharif Season

  The weather has been favorable in the state of Karnataka for the farmers to reap a good produce in this season.  Karnataka Agriculture Minister Mr. B.C. Patil has issued a press statement saying that there are chances of record yield of agricultural produce in this…

• Government Releases Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for 2020-21

  The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2020-21. The total foodgrain production is estimated at 305.44 million tonnes.…

• Centre Formulates Special Strategy for Kharif 2021; Plans to Distribute over 20 lakh Mini-kits of Seeds

  To achieve self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, Agriculture Ministry has framed a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021 season.…

• Farmers in Punjab apply for Direct Benefit Transfer but many still prefer payments through Arhtiyas

  Mixed reviews on direct payment on a crop by farmers…

• Centre procured Kharif 2020-21 crops at Minimum Support Price

  The government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per existing MSP Schemes, from the previous seasons.…

• EPA Takes RFS-related Actions to help Farmers and Refiners

  Agency Proposes to Revise E15 Fuel Label and Address Storage of High Ethanol Gasoline Blends in Underground Storage Tanks; Proposes New Compliance Timelines in Response to COVID-19 Economic Interruptions.…

• Ongoing KMS procurement has benefited more than 72 Lakh Farmers: Agriculture Ministry

  According to a statement by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare on Tuesday, about 72.46 lakh farmers benefited from the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) procurement operations with a minimum support price (MSP) value of Rs. 1,02,161.76 Crore (January 12).…

• A MSP sum of Rs.1,868 is promised by the Govt. for every quintal of paddy: CM, Assam

  Chairing a meeting to discuss the modalities to strengthen supply chain of paddy procurement of the state, CM Sonowal asked Consumer Affairs Department to review the existing system, remove the bottlenecks and give a shape to simpler procedure for the farmers.…

• Centre procures 521.5 lakh tonnes of paddy so far at Minimum Support Price

  The Centre has procured 521.48 lakh tonnes of paddy so far during this Kharif marketing season from nearly 68 lakh farmers at MSP costing Rs 98,457 crore, amid the ongoing protest by farmers at various Delhi borders seeking repeal of three farm laws and legal…

• All About MSP: What is Minimum Support Price and Which Crops are covered under it?

  Throughout the past decades, Minimum Support Price (MSP) has helped the Indian farmers to fight off the impacts of financial Variance. Article consists of its introduction details, why it is required, its definition, its legality, crops covered under MSP.…

• Good News : West Bengal to Launch Kharif Paddy Procurement Scheme for Farmers

  The government of West Bengal is planning to reveal a scheme to obtain kharif paddy for its public distribution framework, as it tries to keep up unhampered stock and supply of free rice to almost 10 crore individuals till comming June, a state minister said.…

• Details of MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21

  In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.…

• Good News! Jharkhand Government Planning to Fix MSP for Vegetables

  The agriculture department of Jharkhand is working on a plan to fix minimum support price (MSP) for vegetables, similar to paddy, agriculture minister Badal Patralekh said on Sunday. Moreover, this move is aimed to provide a fair marketplace for farmers.…

• Good News!! Haryana CM asks to release payments to farmers for their procured crops before Diwali

  Farmers must receive payment for procured crops before Diwali said Haryana CM, Khattar. This is to help farmers financially before the festive season.…

• Good News for Farmers: Kerala Govt Fixes MSP for 16 Agricultural Crops from November 1

  The MSP scheme of Kerala government for the 16 crops will come into effect from November 1. The State will procure the produce when prices drop below cost of production, says reports.…

• 98.19 lakh tonnes of Paddy bought at MSP value of Rs 18,540 crore by Government

  FCI and other state owned procurement offices from New Delhi have purchased 98.19 lakh tonnes of paddy till Monday for an amount of Rs 18,540 crore.…

• Paddy procurement for KMS 2020-21 increases with purchase of over 84.46 LMTs from 7.38 lakh farmers

  The Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21 has commenced and therefore the government continues at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as was covered in previous seasons.…

• PM Narendra Modi: Both MSP and Govt. Procurement are important for the Nation’s Food Security

  PM Modi commented that the legislature is taking endeavors to improve Mandi framework so MSP buying proceeds in a logical manner.…

• Know the complete MSP operation during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21

  Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers with the commencement of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, according to its existing MSP Schemes as was done in previous seasons.…

• Net Cropped Area for Kharif Season Crops reaches 1116.88 Lakh Hectares

  India’s net cropped area has so far reached 1116.88 Lakh ha, roughly 4.8% above last year’s area for the corresponding period. Sowing of Rice has been reported on over 407 lakh hectare compared to 385 lakh hectare during the corresponding period of last year. Pulses…

• First Advance Kharif Crops Production Estimate 2020-21 Released; Rice Output Estimated at Record 102.36 mt

  The First Advance Estimates for 2020-21 (Kharif Only) was released by the Agriculture Ministry yesterday and in all the estimates of the Kharif crops are much above last year’s. The Report stated record production in case of food grains, rice and groundnut. But for Kharif…

• Kharif Crop acreage up further; Oilseed area jumps by 13%, Rice sowing up 10%

  Kharif planting continues on satisfactory note. The agriculture ministry said on Friday as on Aug. 21, that the total cropped area of Kharif crops had reached 1,062.93. As on Aug 28 the net area has risen to 1082.22 Lakh ha area. Therefore week on week…

• Kharif Sowing Progress Satisfactory till now; total acreage reaches 1015.58 Ha

  Planting operations have gone as targeted by the Government. Monsoon performance has been better than normal until now. As per the Government’s weather department, the rainfall over the country as a whole during the second half of the season is likely to be 104 percent…

• Kharif Planting Acreage Going Satisfactory Amid Satisfactory Monsoons

  Monsoon performance has been quite satisfactory till now. The actual rainfall received in the country for the week ending July 16th is reported at 338.3 mm against normal of 308.4 mm. There has been an increase in 10% during the period from 01.06.2020 to 16.07.2020.…

• PMFBY: Insure your Kharif Crop and Compensate for losses, Know how to Avail Benefits!

  Indian farmers face changing weather conditions every year which brings disease on the one side and, troubles on the other side. Due to unseasonal rains, drought, water logging, cloud bursts, or other natural calamities, there is considerable loss of crop of farmers. In such a…

• Satisfactory Progress of Sowing Area Coverage under Kharif Crops says Agriculture Ministry

  Union Agriculture Ministry is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during COVID 19 pandemic. The Ministry said, “There has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops.”…

• Latest News: Andhra Government to Give Rs 596 crore Insurance Benefit to over 5 lakh Farmers

  Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has released Rs 596.36 crore insurance benefit to over 5.94 lakh farmers in the State for the year 2018-19, which growers could not get due to previous TDP government’s failure to give the premium to insurance…

• Monsoon 2020: Indian Farmers Happy with Timely Arrival of Monsoon

  The farmers are happy after the monsoon arrives on time after a decade. On Wednesday, where people got relief from the scorching heat due to the freezing rain, farmers' moustaches have also blossomed. Since Monday evening, rains started in most parts of Uttar Pradesh which…

• Kharif Sowing Reports: Better Weather Condition Results 13% Boost in Sowing amid Corona Crisis

  Defying Covid crisis and nationwide lockdown, recent Kharif sowing reports has shown a boost and 13% higher compared to the last year. As per reports, the total area under kharif crops till now is nearly 93 lakh hectares (lh) as compared to 82 lh in…

• Kashmir Cherry Farmers Demand MSP amidst COVID-19

  Kashmir cherry farmers demand Minimum Support Price(MSP) amidst this nationwide lockdown. According to official records, nearly 12,000 metric tonnes of cherries were produced in the Kashmir Valley this year. The minimum support price (MSP) is an agricultural product price set by the government of India…

• Cabinet Increases MSP for Cotton Despite Decrease in Production in Past Few Years

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting on June 1, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) of 14 Kharif crops for the marketing season 2020-21.…

• Government Increases Minimum Support Prices for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2020-21

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2020-21.…

• Revised MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2020-21; Farmers to Get 50-83% more than Cost

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) on 1st June for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2020-21.…

• 60% of Farmers Suffered Yield Loss during COVID-19 Lockdown

  During the two-month-long lockdown implemented by the centre 60 per cent farmers who harvested their crops faced a lower yield when compared to last year and one in four stored their produce instead of selling it says a survey conducted by the Harvard TH Chan…

• Good News! Govt to Increase MSP of Kharif Crops; Paddy, Corn & Millet to Give Profits

  The central government is all set to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the purchase of Kharif crops. In this regard, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has given its recommendations. The recommendations will be presented to the Union Cabinet for approval.…

• Kharif Sowing Needs Urgent Review to Ensure Agri inputs in Time: Agriculture Committee PHD Chairman amid Lockdown

  Amid the 2.0 nationwide lockdown, the government has undertaken many progressive reforms and shall continue to do so to uplift the Indian farmers and the agriculture sector from the grip of Covid-19 stress, Rajesh Verma, Special Secretary, Department of Agriculture Corporation & Farmer Welfare, Government…

• Pulses : Not a choice of Kharif 2018

  Pulse growers continue to suffer low prices for the second year in a row. This is sure to impact planting intentions for the upcoming kharif crop. It is common knowledge that pulses are among the most economically priced vegetable protein.…

• Mechanism of MSP Implementation will be renewed by Niti Aayog

  Union Minister of State for Agriculture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with senior officers of the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Finance, NITI Aayog and Food and Public Distribution, Prime Minster's Office and various state governments participated in the meeting.…

• Onion price may go up

  The wholesale market at Lasalgaon,Maharashtra has reported 30% decline in the price of onion over last 2 weeks.As on November 27 it was Rs 35 and now Rs 25/ Kg instead of Rs 50-60/Kg in Delhi. It is due to the imposition of export restrictions…

• New Orchid Species found in Wayanad

  A new orchid variety has been discovered in Wayanad. Named as Liparis sanamalabarica, this has been collected from Kattimattom hill areas under the Meppadi forest range of the southern Western Ghats in Wayanad district of Kerala.…

• Total sown area of Kharif crops lagging behind by 5.77 lakh hectares

  The total area sown under Kharif crops — rice, pulses, coarse cereals and oilseeds —is lagging behind by 5.77 lakh hectare so far, as per data released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.…