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March 10, 2026 4:55 PM

Centre keeps DAP price at ₹1,350 per bag for Rabi 2025–26

The Union Government has maintained the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag for the ongoing Rabi 2025–26 season to shield farmers from volatility in international fertilizer prices. The update was shared in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel in a written reply to a parliamentary question. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the government has introduced a special provision of �...

January 2, 2026 3:38 PM

Gujarat sees record rabi sowing as farmers expand wheat, gram and maize cultivation

Gujarat has recorded a significant increase in sowing during the ongoing rabi season, with farmers expanding cultivation of key crops such as wheat, gram and maize, encouraged by remunerative prices received last year. The rabi agricultural season, considered crucial following the kharif harvest, is now entering its final phase across the state. Against an average rabi sowing area of 46.43 lakh hectares over the past three years, farmers have already completed sowing across more than 44.74 lak...

November 24, 2025 10:01 PM

Rabi sowing crosses 306 lakh hectares: Agriculture Ministry

The Rabi sowing coverage in India has exceeded 306 lakh hectares as of November 21, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. The latest figures reflect progress in key crop groups including pulses and oilseeds, the ministry said. The crop-wise data show pulses area has reached 73.36 lakh hectares, up from 68.15 lakh hectares in the same period last year. The oilseeds segment has extended beyond 76.64 lakh hectares. Also, the area under “Shri Anna &am...

November 13, 2025 1:39 PM

Centre cracks down on black marketing and diversion of fertilizers to safeguard supply during Kharif and Rabi seasons

The Department of Fertilizers (DoF), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and state governments, carried out large-scale raids and inspections to curb black marketing, hoarding, and diversion of fertilizers during the Kharif and ongoing Rabi season across the country. The coordinated crackdown - the largest in recent years - was aimed at ensuring timely availability of fertilizers to farmers, protecting their interests, and maintaining the integr...

November 4, 2025 10:51 AM

Govt ensures adequate urea supply during Kharif 2025, builds strong buffer for Rabi season

The Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Government of India, has ensured the smooth availability of Urea across the country during the Kharif 2025 season through timely planning and effective coordination with key stakeholders, including Indian Railways, ports, state governments, and fertilizer companies. 162 According to the ministry, against a projected requirement of 185.39 lakh metric tons (LMT) of Urea as assessed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the DoF ensured an ava...