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Government increases copra MSP up to Rs 445 for 2026, benefiting coconut growers. MSP for milling copra is now Rs 12,027/quintal.

Cabinet approves 6.59% hike in wheat MSP to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27. Decision taken in meeting chaired by PM Modi.

Agriculture Minister Chouhan reports the MSP committee, formed in 2022, has held 45 meetings to improve the MSP system for farmers.

Ashok Gulati advocates for fertilizer price deregulation, allowing farmers choice between chemical and non-chemical options to improve soil health and nutritional security.

The Indian government increased the Fair & Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by 4.41% to Rs 355 per quintal for the 2025-26 season, benefiting millions of farmers.

India's agricultural exports to the US may remain strong despite new tariffs, as competing nations face higher duties, says economist Ashok Gulati.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) urges the government to issue a white paper on minimum support prices (MSP) and procurement system, alleging 90% of crops are not procured at government-fixed rates. The...

A parliamentary panel urges the Indian government to implement a legally binding minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce, citing benefits for farmer income and food security.

Expert warns India may need to import 80-100 lakh tonnes of pulses by 2030 due to paddy subsidies, urging for crop-neutral incentives to boost pulse production.

Opposition parties in India's Rajya Sabha disrupted proceedings demanding a legal guarantee on MSP for farmers. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan faced criticism for his response.

The Indian government has raised the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy by 5.35% to Rs 2,300 per quintal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season, despite holding surplus rice stocks.

India's Cabinet approves a Rs 25 increase in sugarcane FRP to Rs 340 per quintal for the 2024-25 season, boosting farmer income and ensuring sugarcane prosperity.

The Indian government has increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 25 to Rs 340 per quintal for the 2024-25 season, benefiting sugarcane farmers across the country.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joins efforts to resolve farmers' protests in Punjab, with talks focusing on MSP demands and Swaminathan Commission recommendations.

Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Arjun Munda discuss the ongoing farmers' protests and ways to address their demands, including the MSP, amid the 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Rajya Sabha member Vikram Sahney demands MSP guarantee for all crops, advocating for representation of Punjab in MSP and CACP committees.