Rajasthan
Centre Extends Deadline to Procure Soybean
- 22 Jan 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Union Agriculture Ministry has decided to extend the deadline for procuring soybeans from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
Key Points
- Extension of Soybean Procurement Deadline:
- Total soybean procurement across all States has reached 13.68 lakh tonnes, compared to the target of 33.60 lakh tonnes.
- The Ministry attributed the decrease in procurement to the State governments, stating they are responsible for making procurement arrangements.
- Review Meeting on Agricultural Issues:
- The Agriculture Minister chaired a review meeting with senior officials to discuss key agriculture-related issues.
- Topics included farm produce management, marketing of agri-products, import-export dynamics, and weather conditions.
- He emphasized holding periodic meetings with State Agriculture Ministers to address agricultural challenges.
Soyabean Crop
- Soyabean is a Kharif crop in India.
- Soybean (Glycine max) is the world’s most important seed legumes which contributes 25% to the global edible oil, about two third of the world protein concentrate for livestock feeding and is a valuable ingredient in formulated feeds for poultry and fish.
- It is predominantly grown as a rainfed crop in Vertisols and associated soils with an average crop season rainfall of 900 mm.
- Major Producing States in India: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
