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The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops compiled on the basis of information received from States/ UTs and other Governmental source agencies. Total Horticulture 2022-23 2023-24 (2nd Adv. Est.) 2023-24 (3rd Adv. Est.) Area (in …
Read More »Kharif sowing of Paddy, Shree Anna, Oilseed and Sugarcane crosses normal area
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 9th September 2024. Area: In lakh hactare S. No. Crop Normal Area (DES) (2018-19 – 2022-23) Area Sown 2024 2023 1 Paddy 401.55 409.50 393.57 2 Pulses 136.02 126.20 117.39 a Arhar 45.55 …
Read More »Production of Pulses and Oilseeds
During the last ten years i.e. 2014-15 to 2023-24 (as per 3rd Advance Estimates), total pulses and oilseeds production has increased by 43% and 44%, respectively. The Government of India implements National Food Security Mission to promote cultivation of pulses and oilseeds. Under NFSM-Pulses, the incentives are provided to the farmers, …
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