Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh

Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh farmer protest due to impoverishment of agri sector, say experts

Farmers are struggling hard to meet their input expenses due to a drop in prices of agriculture produce, which agricultural experts attribute to the rising cost of farming, the haphazard use of fertlisers, and failed government policies over the years.

Madhya Pradesh farmers' strike: AAP to oppose Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Odisha visit

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said it would oppose the proposed visit of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Bargargh in the state on 15 June.

Rajnath Singh addresses farmers' protests in Madhya Pradesh, says state govt is handling situation well

Home minister Rajnath Singh defended Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and also said the state government was handling the MP situtaion well.

Govt hikes pulses MSP by up to Rs 425/qtl to boost output

Government today sharply hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of pulses by up to Rs 425 per quintal for this year to boost output and check price rise, while making a modest raise of Rs 60 in paddy MSP to Rs 1,470 per quintal.

Govt releases Rs 9,367 cr under MGNREGA to drought-hit states

The Centre has released Rs 9,367 crore to drought-hit states under MGNREGA in 2016-17, Parliament was informed today.

Maharashtra dams built for sugar industries, not farmers: Radha Mohan Singh

Responding to a question in Lok Sabha on drought Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh attacking erstwhile Congress-led governments alleging that dams were built in Maharashtra to serve the sugar industry and not the farmers.

Govt assures action to help farmers affected by unseasonal rains

Within hours of Rahul Gandhi asking the government to take urgent steps to help farmers hit by rains and hailstorm, the government on Monday assured necessary action after getting reports from the affected states.

Bettering bilateral relations: Sushma Swaraj announces January visit to Israel, Palestine

Sushma Swaraj, whose appointment was highly appreciated by Israel for her comments in the past dubbing the Jewish state as a "reliable partner", earlier served as the chairperson of Indo-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group from 2006-09 and had visited Israel during her tenure.

To boost overseas shipments, govt reduces minimum export price of onions to $400/tonne

In August, the government had hiked onion MEP to $700 per tonne from $425