Tag: india meteorological department
Centre approves ₹1.08 lakh cr kharif fertiliser subsidy; rates to remain unchanged
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided not to increase fertiliser rates and approved a crop-nutrient subsidy of ₹1.08 lakh crore for the June-September kharif or…
Some damage to rabi crops due to unseasonal rains; yet to receive full report from states: Centre
The Centre on Monday said there has been some damage to the rabi (winter) crops including wheat due to unseasonal rains and hailstorm brought about…
Winter Crops: Weather threatens Indian winter crops just before harvesting
Untimely rains and hailstorms could damage India‘s key winter-sown crops such as wheat, rapeseed and chickpeas just before harvesting begins for plants that have already…
Vegetable Prices: Heatwave yet to affect vegetable output, prices
An intense heatwave that parts of India is witnessing hasn’t so far affected vegetable output and prices, as there is still moisture in the soil…
February Heat Wave: February heat may damage wheat crop: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an advisory to farmers on Tuesday, cautioning them about the impact of higher than usual day temperature. “The higher…
India wheat crop: India’s wheat crop is in exceptionally good condition, says Gyanendra Singh, Director, ICAR-IIWBR
India’s winter wheat crop is in good condition as of now as there has been rainfall in the north west India in the last three-four…