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Kharif sowing slows as rain deficit hits over half of India's districts

July 14, 2026 4:34 pm

The progress in sowing was slower for pulses, millets, and oilseeds than paddy, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears

As El Niño threatens monsoon, farmer groups promote millets, mulching and drip irrigation

June 04, 2026 4:16 am

The Union Ministry of Agriculture has prepared a list of 10,000 farmer-producer organisations (FPO) that have adopted climate-resilient farming practices and are cultivating drought-resistant crops.

Govt says adequate fertilizer stocks in India ahead of Kharif season; costly LNG from spot market could raise subsidy burden

March 31, 2026 3:27 am

Currently, 27 urea plants are receiving natural gas, while others that were under annual maintenance shutdowns are in the start-up mode.

Sharing details of the current stock position, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters that as on March 13 this year, 62 lakh tonnes of urea is available, which is 10 lakh tonnes higher than on the same date last year.

Adequate stock of fertilisers for kharif season, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

March 15, 2026 3:25 am

Sensing geopolitical uncertainties, govt advanced global urea tender, diversified sourcing of DAP and gas

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Big announcement under PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animal attacks, paddy inundation from 2026 kharif season

November 19, 2025 1:42 am

According to the ministry, the decision responds to “long-standing requests from several states” and is aimed at strengthening protection for farmers against sudden, localised and severe crop damage.

Maharashtra: Govt warns farmers not to rush kharif sowing, wait for monsoon to settle down

May 25, 2025 11:05 pm

According to current forecasts, starting May 27, the weather across the state will gradually become dry, with a slight increase in temperatures

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State sets target of 204 lakh metric tonnes under kharif cultivation: CM Devendra Fadnavis

May 22, 2025 12:44 am

Fadnavis was addressing reporters after the annual kharif review meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday. The objective of the meeting was to assess the preparedness for the kharif season, which begins with the onset of monsoon that arrives in Maharashtra in early June.