Kharif Output

The Centre has clamped export curbs on several paddy varieties as it feels that total production might drop by 10-12 million tonnes due to delayed sowing.

Patchy rainfall could affect kharif output

Official data showed that among major kharif crops, acreage of pulses was almost 7 per cent more than last year

The target is 3.8% higher compared to previous year's output

Arrivals have just begun, but data on initial weeks shows that prices have dropped after higher arrivals within no time. Now, the threat of heavy rainfall-led crop damage lingers

In 2020-21, pulses production went down by 6.65 per cent between the first and fourth advanced estimates

Tractor sales also increased with largest tractor seller Mahindra & Mahindra selling 18 per cent more farm equipment indicating that a good monsoon was driving the rural economy

Will also procure 1.4 million tonnes of pulses and oilseeds, and start lifting cotton on October 1

Kharif crops account for nearly 9 per cent of the total gross value added and contribute nearly 60 per cent of value addition of the agriculture and allied activities sector

The first of a two-part series looks at the problems cultivators are facing during the pandemic

In the first 19 days of the four-month monsoon season that started in June, out of 683 districts in the country, rainfall has been normal in almost 74% of them

Huge stocks lying with FCI limit increase in rice, wheat prices; coarse grains costlier by up to 16% during the past one month

The jute industry struggled to meet its supply commitments for packing food grains in June and July

Over 20% of the country's districts have faced floods

As compared to last year, sowing as of September 29, was lower for foodgrain and oilseeds: Crisil report