New Inaugural Stakeholder Consultation on Kharif 2024 Pulses Production
The primary goal of this consultation was to integrate valuable stakeholder insights into the formulation of the Kharif 2024 production estimates. By incorporating ground-level data and expert assessments, the Ministry aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of these forecasts
New Soyabean Harvesting and Procurement Period for 2024
The Haryana Government’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department on September 2nd 2024 has officially set the timelines for the harvesting and procurement of Soyabean for the 2024 season.
New Ragi Harvesting and Procurement Period for 2024
The Haryana Government’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department on September 2nd 2024 officially outlined the schedule for the Ragi (finger millet) harvesting and procurement for the upcoming season.
New Aim to Improve Transparency in Rural Development
Government of Uttar Pradesh issued a critical notification addressing tax evasion concerns related to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) and other centrally and state-funded schemes operating within Gram Panchayats.
AgriSURE Fund Launched to Empower Farmers and Boost Rural Economy
AgriSURE is a blended capital fund of ₹750 crore, designed to support technology-driven, high-risk, high-impact ventures in the agricultural and rural sectors. The fund will support start-ups developing innovative solutions for various stages of the agricultural value chain.
Extension Granted for Red Sanders Wood Export from Odisha
The Central Government has extended the time period for the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, to finalize modalities for the export of Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form. This extension grants Odisha an additional 12 months from the date of notification to complete the export process.
Central Government Authorizes Direct Sales of Fermented Organic Manure
The Central Government has authorized 21 manufacturers to sell fermented organic manure and liquid fermented organic manure in bulk directly to farmers. The authorization, granted under the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, allows these manufacturers to sell their products in bulk directly to farmers for a period of three years.
New Amendment for Agricultural Produce in Jharkhand
This notification, published in the Jharkhand Gazette Extraordinary, introduces key changes that impact how agricultural products are classified and taxed
New Impact on Intra-State Supplies of Agricultural Products
On August 27, 2024, the Government of Tamil Nadu made a notable amendment to its earlier notification regarding the exemptions on intra-state supplies of goods. This update, which revises the notification No. II(2)/CTR/532(d-5)/2017 dated June 29, 2017, introduces important changes relevant to suppliers of agricultural produce. Overview of the Amendment The recent amendment specifically addresses […]
New CPI Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers
All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) for July 2024. This data provides valuable insights into the cost of living and inflation trends affecting these crucial segments of the workforce.
