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These states, including MP, will get rain in the final phase of monsoon, know weather forecast

24/09/2020

The monsoon has now reached its final stage in the entire country and the moving monsoon rains have made the weather pleasant in many states. Significantly, this year the monsoon rainfall has increased by 15%. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of strong rains and thunderstorms in different parts of the country including Madhya Pradesh in the coming two days.

Talking about the weather forecast for the next 24 hours, there are some moderate to heavy rains that have been predicted in Konkan Goa including Bihar, eastern and central parts of Uttar Pradesh, northern and central parts of Madhya Pradesh, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, and Mumbai. Apart from this, light to moderate rains is likely to occur at one or two places over Northeast India, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and parts of Central Maharashtra, with light to moderate rains over South Gujarat.

Source: Krishi Jagran

Good news for farmers, MSP has been increased for many crops including wheat

23/09/2020

Taking an important decision for all farmers of the country, the government has increased the minimum support price of other crops including wheat. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has given this information through a tweet.

PM Modi said on this subject, ‘It is a great privilege for us to work for the welfare of farmers. In line with our priorities to work for the benefit of the donors, the Cabinet has taken another historic decision to increase the MSP. Crores of farmers will be benefited from this. While more MSP will empower the farmers, it will also help in doubling their income.

How much support price increased?

The support price of wheat increased by Rs. 50 to Rs. 1975,
Barley Rs 75 increased to Rs 1600,
Gram’s Rs 225 increased to Rs 5100,
Lentils Rs 300 to Rs 5100,
Mustard rises by Rs 225 to Rs 4650,
Kusumbh’s Rs 112 has been increased to Rs 5327/quintal.

Source: Nai Dunia

100% increase in farmer’s profit using Gramophone Samridhi Kit

22/09/2020

Most farmers of our country still do traditional farming, due to which they have to satisfy themselves with low production. But in today’s modern era, farmers who use modern methods in farming are called smart farmers. Gramophone has also been engaged in the task of getting farmers cultivated smartly for the last 4 years. With the help of the Gramophone app, farmers are now doing smart farming and also getting tremendous benefits.

One such farmer is Vinod Gujjar Ji of Dewas district who got help with the gramophone app at every step during the cultivation of moong. Whether it is home delivery of Moong Samriddhi Kit and other agricultural products, or information related to the prevention of pests and diseases during the crop cycle, every time they get help from the Gramophone app.

Gramophone’s Moong Samriddhi Kit proved to be a boon for Vinod Ji. The yield of the crop sown on 5 acres increased from the earlier 25 quintals to 30 quintals using the kit. With the increase in yield, there was an increase of 38% in income and 100% in profit.

If you also want to make a similar difference in your agriculture like Vinod Gujjar ji and want to become a smart farmer, then you can also join Gramophone. To connect with Gramophone, you can either call toll free number 18003157566 or login to the Gramophone Krishi Mitra app.

Agriculture Bill passed in Rajya Sabha, farmers get exemption to sell their produce outside the mandis

21/09/2020

On 20 September, two agricultural bills were passed in the Rajya Sabha. The first is the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce Bill 2020 and the second is the Farmers Price Assurance Agreement and Agreement on Agricultural Services Bill-2020.

The proposed law would allow farmers to sell their produce outside the mandis. Its goal is to provide remunerative prices to farmers for their produce through competitive alternative trade channels. Under this law, farmers will not be charged for the sale of their produce.

This bill will reduce the expenses incurred in selling their produce to the farmers and will also help them get better prices for the produce. With the help of this bill, farmers of those areas where there is more production will be able to get better prices by selling their agricultural produce in other regions of low production.

Source: Navbharat Times

Mandi Bhav: What is the price of onion, tomato and other vegetables in different mandis of MP?

19/09/2020

Onion price is running at Rs 850 per quintal at Gautampura Mandi in Indore and the tomato price is Rs 925 per quintal at Sendhwa Mandi in Barwani district. The price of cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, ladyfinger, and the gourd is being sold at Rs 750, 950, 825, 925, 600 per quintal respectively in Sendhwa Mandi.

Talking about the Bhind Mandi in Gwalior, the price of wheat and mustard is running at Rs 1560, 4770 per quintal respectively. Apart from this, the price of Mill quality wheat in the Khaniadhana Mandi of Gwalior is running at Rs 1925 per quintal and the price of moong in Babai Mandi in Bhopal is Rs 4000 per quintal.

Source: Kisan Samadhan

Onion prices are increasing again, know what is the reason for the rise in prices every year

18/09/2020

Onion prices have started rising once again. In view of this, onion exports have been banned by the Central Government. Through this ban, the government wants to curb the rising prices of onions.

However, onion prices start to rise at the same time every year and these prices start to skyrocket in November. Now the question arises why does onion become so expensive every year in this season?

In fact, the way onions are produced throughout the year, its crop is continuously available in the market. Often in September, the effect of drought or rain on its crop is seen, which affects its arrival.

Source: News 18

The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert expressing the possibility of heavy rain

17/09/2020

The monsoon is about to reach its final stage in the coming few days. The monsoon has reactivated in many states of the country before reaching its final stage. The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Rajasthan for the next 3 to 4 days from next Friday and a yellow alert has also been issued.

Apart from this, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thunderstorms in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, and Jharkhand in the coming hours. Along with this, there has been a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in Assam, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Meghalaya, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kutch, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.

Source: Krishi Jagran

Central government imposes ban on export of all varieties of onion

16/09/2020

The central government has taken a new decision regarding onion exports. According to this decision, the export of all varieties of onions is banned with immediate effect. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification saying that “Export of all varieties of onions is prohibited with immediate effect.”

Explain that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a unit to look after the issues related to import and export. It has been decided to ban the export of onion at a time when onion prices are continuously increasing.

Source: DNA India

Weather forecast: Heavy rains may occur in these states for the next three to four days

14/09/2020

According to the forecast released by the Meteorological Department, heavy rains are expected in many states of the country for the next three-four days. According to private weather agency Skymet Weather, heavy rains are likely over Maharashtra and West Madhya Pradesh on September 14 and 15.

The impact of heavy rains in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh will be seen in North Madhya Pradesh and Delhi from September 16 to 18. There is a possibility of light rain in these parts.

Monsoon will return from western Rajasthan from September 15, while it will return from Delhi on September 21. It is likely that between 14 and 18 September it will have an impact on the states of Central India.

Source: Krishi Jagran

Government launches e-Gopala app to increase farmers’ income from animal husbandry

12/09/2020 Saturday September 12th, 2020

Several schemes are being launched by the government to encourage the farmers for animal husbandry and increase their income. In this series, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App and many other schemes related to studies and research in fish production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar.

In his address through video conferencing on the occasion, the PM said that the objective of launching all these schemes today is to empower our villages and build a self-reliant India in the 21st century.

Livestock will be managed through the e-Gopala app. In this management, information about the availability of quality breeding services and guidance of farmers for animal nutrition, treatment of animals using appropriate veterinary medicine, etc. will be available.

Source: Kisan Samadhan