Agriculture

Rajgarh Agriculture Department issues fertilizer management tips for key Rabi crops like wheat, mustard, and lentils, advising farmers on proper nutrient use for higher yields.

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh are struggling with yellow mosaic virus, exacerbated by waterlogging from heavy rains. Experts stress the need for early detection, effective drainage, and control methods to prevent widespread crop failure.

Madhya Pradesh is the state with the most soybean output, with 45.97 lakh tonnes, followed by Maharashtra (45.74 lakh tonnes), Rajasthan (10.69 lakh tonnes).

The livestock population in Madhya Pradesh saw an increase of 11.81 % as compared to the 2012 census, while states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan witnessed a decline in the livestock population.

Compared to the average state expenditure on agriculture (5.9%), Madhya Pradesh has dedicated 6.9% of its overall expenditure to this sector.

The very character of rainfall in Bundelkhand region has changed and it is not helping the farmers whether deficit or excess in both M.P. and U.P.

The average monthly income of an agricultural household in India grew from Rs. 6,426 in 2012–13 to Rs. 10,218 in 2018–19, Govt says in Lok Sabha

The NABCONS study from 2022 estimates that the country still suffers an astounding loss of Rs. 1.53 trillion (USD 18.5 billion) annually from 2020 to 2022.

The government’s ₹1.52 lakh crore budget for agriculture in FY25 boosts climate-resilient crops, natural farming, and improved supply chains. Despite a 21.6% increase, no new MSP announcements were made.

How difficult is it for an Indian farmer to turn to organic farming in the era of climate change? How many farmers are getting the benefit of the scheme related to organic farming in India? Are the farmers getting enough government support?