The retail onion prices have shot up to Rs 80 per kg in the national capital due to tight supply despite the government's efforts to keep a lid on prices.

A record production of pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals is expected on higher acreage under these crops.

The government will spend Rs 50,000 crore over the next five years under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.

According to IMD, the revival of monsoon rains in the grain bowl of northwest and central regions should help speed up the sowing of main summer crops.