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The proposed Seeds Bill, 2025 intends to control and monitor the quality of seeds and planting materials in the market and thus facilitate the farmers' access to real, high-yielding seeds at low prices.

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Explained: What Draft Seeds Bill means for farmers and seed sector

The 21st installment of the PM-KISAN scheme is expected in the first half of November, providing Rs 2,000 to eligible farmers as part of the Rs 6,000 annual support. To ensure timely payment, farmers must complete e-KYC, link Aadhaar with their bank account, verify land records, and update bank details on the PM-KISAN portal.

PM Kisan Scheme 21st Instalment: Have you done e-KYC? If not, here's a step-by-step guide

Uttar Pradesh Government Paddy Procurement: The UP government will start paddy procurement in Eastern region of the state from November 1 under the Kharif marketing year 2025–26.

UP paddy procurement begins soon; 2+ lakh farmers registered--Eligibility, rate, payment, other key things to know

Expressing concern over price disparity, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan&nbsp;said that farmers often do not get fair prices for their produce, while consumers pay more. “This gap must be reduced,” he said, calling on farmers to move towards value addition.

Government promises strict action against counterfeit seeds and pesticides

The Yogi Adityanath government has announced a Rs 30 per quintal hike in sugarcane prices for the 2025-26 season, taking the rate for early varieties to Rs 400 and normal varieties to Rs 390 per quintal. This move will provide an additional Rs 3,000 crore to farmers

Yogi government hikes sugarcane price by Rs 30 per quintal; farmers to gain Rs 3,000 crore

As of June 2025, a total of 395 integrated cold chain projects has been approved under this scheme, commonly known as the Cold Chain Scheme.

India’s Cold Chain scheme reduces post-harvest losses, boosts farmers’ incomes

To reduce post-harvest losses and support farmers, the Government of India has launched the Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme under the National Horticulture Board (NHB). The scheme offers 35 per cent&nbsp;to 50 per cent&nbsp;subsidy on the cost of setting up or modernizing cold storage facilities.

Store Smart, Earn More: This govt scheme offers up to 50% subsidy on cold storages—Eligibility criteria and how to apply

The government is set to release the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN Yojana, under which farmers receive ₹6,000 annually in three installments. Beneficiaries must complete e-KYC, land verification, and Aadhaar-bank linking to get ₹2,000 credited to their accounts.

PM-KISAN 21st instalment coming soon! Check if Rs 2,000 will be credited to your account—Full details inside

The Union Cabinet has approved proposed rates for the annual rabi season, which began on October 1.&nbsp;

Rabi season 2025-26 nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy rates cleared by Cabinet: Key takeaways

The vegetable seed processing plant at Beej Bhawan in the Pusa complex has a processing capacity of 1 tonne per hour, while the other five NSC plants have a capacity of 4 tonnes per hour each.

Centre launches 6 modern seed processing plants to boost farmers' incomes

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Over 58 lakh farmers have been trained by KVKs between 2021 and 2024, according to the Agriculture Ministry. Complementary schemes such as ATMA, STRY, SMAM and PMKVY are expanding outreach, integrating skills into agriculture and allied sectors.

Farmer training crosses 58 lakh through KVKs

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PM-KISAN 21st instalment released for flood-hit farmers; here's how you can check your status

ISMA's request is based on the increasing cost of sugarcane, the primary raw material, and a significant decrease in the sugar recovery rate, which together have raised the cost of sugar production. An increased MSP aims to help mills recover their costs and ensure the timely payment of cane dues to farmers, thereby stabilising the sugar sector.

ISMA urges Centre for revision of sugar MSP to Rs 40.2/kg to support mills, farmers

The Centre has cleared procurement of more than 16 lakh tonnes of pulses and oilseeds worth Rs 13,890.60 crore from Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the 2025-26 kharif season, with the government promising transparent digital processes and direct payments to farmers.

Centre approves Rs 13,890-crore procurement of pulses and oilseeds from UP, Gujarat

The Indian Sugar Mills Association reaffirmed its projection&nbsp;of 349 lakh tonnes of sugar production and said that the outlook for&nbsp;key sugar-producing states remains&nbsp;strong.

ISMA reaffirms 349 lakh tonnes sugar production estimate for 2025-26 season

All regions have recorded rainfall above the LPA except East and North-East India, which reported deficient rain of 17 per cent.

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The minister also noted that the Centre will coordinate with state governments to ensure that farmers’ concerns are addressed with sensitivity and effective measures.

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Under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for the 2025–26 marketing year, the Centre has approved the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh. Officials said the move is expected to provide significant relief to potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh by ensuring better price realisation and preventing distress selling during periods of market price volatility.

UP potato procurement cleared at Rs 6,500/ton; Centre boosts pulses support in Andhra & Karnataka

The decision was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Notification No. 61/2025-26, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The amendment applies to items falling under HS Code 1101, which includes wheat flour (atta), maida, semolina (rava/suji), wholemeal atta, and related products.

Centre allows additional 5 LMT exports of wheat flour and related products under limited policy relaxation

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