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Weekly Brief - Agriculture, Food Security & Farmer Welfare - 5th October, 2026
Cabinet announces hike in Rabi crop MSPs for marketing season 2027-28, while bilateral talks and international forums focus on global food security and supply chain enhancement.
Key Statistics
| ₹675/quintal | ₹413/quintal | 106% |
|---|---|---|
| Highest absolute MSP increase (Safflower) | Increase for Rapeseed & Mustard | Expected margin over cost of production for Wheat |
Weekly Executive Summary
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season (Ref).
- India and the Netherlands held bilateral discussions in New Delhi on 28th September 2026 to deepen agricultural cooperation and food security frameworks (Ref).
- APEDA facilitated the export trial of Bihar's Makhana from Purnea to Greece, boosting international market access and farmer realizations (Ref).
Deep Dive: Key Developments
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