Agriculture

UP Sets New Record

Uttar Pradesh has set a new Guinness Record by planting over 2.51 lakh saplings in Varanasi in one hour. This achievement showcases the state's commitment to environmental conservation.

03 Aug 2026

Haryana Kharif Crops Hit By Deficient Monsoon

Deficient monsoon rainfall is affecting kharif crops in Haryana, posing a threat to the state's agricultural output. The lack of adequate rainfall has put farmers in a difficult situation.

03 Aug 2026

Rupakheda Village Leads In Modern Farming

Madhya Pradesh's Rupakheda Village has emerged as a model for modern farming. The village has adopted innovative techniques to improve agricultural productivity.

03 Aug 2026

MP Baobab Tree Count Begins

The High Court has instructed the Biodiversity board to conduct a count and photograph Baobab trees across Madhya Pradesh. This initiative aims to document and preserve the state's biodiversity.

03 Aug 2026

Goa Farmers Find Success With Dragon Fruit

Young farmers in Goa are turning to dragon fruit as a low-input, high-return crop. This shift is bringing them better financial returns and a more sustainable farming practice.

03 Aug 2026

Karnataka Releases Water

Karnataka has released 12,000 cusecs of water, which is expected to reach Tamil Nadu by Monday. This move is likely to alleviate water scarcity in the region.

02 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Pineapples On Swiggy

Meghalaya pineapples are now available for delivery in Bengaluru through Swiggy Instamart. This initiative brings fresh produce from Meghalaya to customers in Bengaluru.

02 Aug 2026

NBA Allocates ₹8.22 Crore to Rice Research Institutions and Growing States

The National Bank of Agriculture has released ₹8.22 crore to support rice research institutions and rice‑producing states.

02 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Ministers Meet Farmers to Resolve Moong Procurement Concerns

Madhya Pradesh ministers convened with farmers to address issues related to the procurement of moong, aiming to clarify the process and ensure fair prices.

02 Aug 2026

E20 Ethanol Blending Boosts Punjab Farmers, Lightens Rice Millers' Load

Blending 20% ethanol into fuel has helped Punjab farmers gain better returns and has reduced the operational costs for rice millers, according to the Punjab Rice Millers' Association.

02 Aug 2026

BusinessLine Highlights Weather Forecasts and Climate Resilience as Key to India’s Farming Future

BusinessLine’s latest article discusses how accurate weather forecasts and climate‑resilient practices are shaping the future of Indian agriculture.

02 Aug 2026

India Eyes Clean Energy

Agricultural waste may hold the key to India's clean energy future. The country is exploring new ways to harness energy from waste.

02 Aug 2026