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The central government announced the removal of the 20% export duty on onions, effective April 1, in a move to support onion farmers. Onions, a staple ingredient in both household and commercial kitchens, have seen the duty lifted just over six months after its introduction in mid-September. The government imposes export duties on certain goods to manage demand-supply dynamics and control price fluctuations. The decision aims to benefit farmers by easing export restrictions and ensuring better market access.

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The government has just announced a new scheme in Union Budget 25-26, called PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana. It will benefit around 1.7 crore farmers. This scheme aims to make farming more sustainable and profitable for farmers. It will boost farm productivity by helping farmers grow more crops and improve their farming techniques. It will also encourage crop diversification, so farmers are not just relying on one crop. In this video, let’s take a closer look at “PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana”.

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In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents a roadmap for India’s development with 10 key focus areas aimed at achieving 'Viksit Bharat.' Watch this video for a breakdown of the government's priorities and plans for economic growth, rural development, agriculture, manufacturing, and employment.

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The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers in December 2024 declined to 5.01 per cent and 5.05 per cent, respectively.

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Banks are now mandated to update their lending policies to align with the new loan cap, ensuring seamless access for eligible borrowers.

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The central government said on Monday that the sowing of rabi season crops had exceeded the 428 lakh hectares so far this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday expressed concern over soil degradation affecting 30 per cent of India's land and stressed the need for urgent measures to maintain soil quality for sustainable farming.

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The agriculture ministry will host its 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) in Varanasi from November 28-30, bringing together stakeholders to address challenges in the agricultural seed sector amid growing concerns over climate change and food security.

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The government is reviewing the possibility of lifting the export ban on certain varieties of non-basmati rice, according to Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra. In a statement made on Wednesday, Chopra indicated that the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice is under evaluation.

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Kharif season sowing was recorded in 331.78 lakh hectares of area under paddy in the ongoing season as compared to 318.16 lakh hectares in the corresponding period a year ago, according to the&nbsp;Ministry of Agriculture &amp; Farmers Welfare.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 11 released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and biofortified varieties of crops at the India Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He also interacted with the farmers and scientists on the occasion.

PM Modi unveils 109 Climate-Resilient Crops, paving way for viable agriculture, empowering farmers

Farmers are worried over the condition and they speculate the state might face drought-like situations for the third consecutive term.

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By switching to Nano Urea and Nano DAP, farmers can mitigate these adverse impacts and promote healthier farming practices.

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Agriculture Minister PC Vanlalruata said that the government will buy ginger, turmeric, chilli and broomsticks from the local farmers.

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With the upcoming 22nd instalment, the farmers who are eligible are waiting for the next credit to be made. There is growing anticipation over whether the instalment will be released on or around the time of the Union Budget 2026, as past trends have fueled such expectations.

According to official data, the year-on-year inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) stood at 0.04 per cent in December 2025. For Rural Labourers (CPI-RL), inflation was slightly higher at 0.11 per cent.

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Wheat, the main rabi crop, has recorded an increase in the area sown this season. According to official data, the current economic season has seen a 6.13 lakh hectares increase in the wheat-growing area to 334.17 lakh hectares in total. In the last season at this time, wheat was planted on 328.04 lakh hectares.

Rabi sowing expands by 20.88 lakh hectares this season

The Pongal festival will start on the 15th January which corresponds to the last day of the Tamil month of 'Marghazi'.

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The unrest in Manipur has been a contributing factor to the deterioration of the whole problem, and its consequences on the farm sector could already be felt as early as last year.
 

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