Minimum Support Price (MSP)

19 Mar

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang Calls for Strategic Shift in Farmers’ Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang, Farmers protest, Minimum Support Price (MSP), Punjab border closure

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang has called for a collaborative and strategic approach to resolve the ongoing farmers' protest, which has resulted in prolonged border closures and significant economic losses in Punjab. Kang emphasized that while the farmers' struggle is legitimate, the impact on Punjab's economy, tourism, and investment climate needs urgent attention.Kang addressed the media, highlighting the severe repercussions of the year-long border blockades. "Punjab's borders, particularly at Shambhu, have been closed for over a year, leading to major disruptions in trade and transportation. This has hurt Punjab’s economy, reduced investments, and…

05 Mar

Haryana Raises Rabi Crop Production Limits to Boost Farmers’ Earnings

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Minimum Support Price (MSP), Nayab Singh Saini, Rabi crops

Chandigarh, March 5, 2025 – In a major decision to support farmers, the Haryana Government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has increased the average production limits for Rabi crops. This policy change will allow farmers to sell higher yields at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), preventing losses caused by earlier lower yield limits. New Production Limits for Rabi Crops A dedicated committee was formed to analyze crop production trends and recommend adjustments. Based on its findings, the new limits for the Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26 are:Barley: Increased from 15 quintals to 16 quintals per acreGram: Increased from 5…