Agriculture

Arunachal Pradesh Sends First Mebo Pineapple and Lemon Shipment to Sikkim

Arunachal Pradesh has shipped its first consignment of Mebo pineapples and lemons to Sikkim, marking a milestone after the signing of an inter‑state Memorandum of Understanding.

22 Jul 2026

Centre OKs 8L MT Rice Procurement From Telangana

The Centre has approved the procurement of an additional 8 lakh metric tonnes of rice from Telangana. This move is expected to benefit the state's farmers.

22 Jul 2026

India's Soybean Yield Threatened

Climate change is affecting India's soybean production due to erratic monsoon patterns. This has led to a decline in sowing, posing a threat to the country's soybean yield.

22 Jul 2026

₹31.54 Lakh Consumer Court Award Protects Farmers' Cold Storage Harvest

A consumer court in India has awarded ₹31.54 lakh to a farmer for losses incurred while storing produce in a cold storage facility, setting a precedent for protecting agricultural harvests.

22 Jul 2026

Maharashtra Onion Prices Dip Below Production Cost, Government Reports to Lok Sabha

The government informed the Lok Sabha that onion prices in Maharashtra have fallen below the cost of production, raising concerns over farmer losses.

22 Jul 2026

Farmers Protest US Trade Deal

Farmers protested against the India-US trade agreement by making the Kathu Nangal toll plaza toll-free for three hours. The protest was a show of opposition to the trade deal.

22 Jul 2026

Swaraj Unveils 855 Protek Tractor in Central India

Swaraj has launched its new 855 Protek tractor model in Central India, marking a significant addition to its agricultural machinery lineup.

22 Jul 2026

Scindia Unveils ₹167-Crore 'Arunachal Kiwi Mission' to Create Global Organic Kiwi Brand

MP Jyotiraditya Scindia announced a ₹167 crore investment to launch the Arunachal Kiwi Mission, aiming to establish Arunachal Pradesh as a leading producer of organic kiwis for global markets.

22 Jul 2026

Chhattisgarh Cabinet Sets Up Fertilizer Oversight Panel, Grants 10% Quota to Agniveers

The Chhattisgarh cabinet has announced the creation of a panel to monitor fertilizer supply and has allocated a 10% quota for Agniveers. The move aims to ensure steady availability of fertilizers for farmers.

22 Jul 2026

Farmers Cancel Delhi March After Meeting Promised with Agriculture Minister

Farmers have called off their planned march in Delhi after the Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan assured them that talks would be held to address their concerns.

22 Jul 2026

Ludhiana Farmers Waive Toll

Farmers in Ludhiana have successfully waived the toll at Ladhowal toll plaza. This move is seen as a significant development in the region.

22 Jul 2026

CAU Imphal Launches NCNF2026 Website

Central Agricultural University, Imphal has launched the official website for the National Conference on Natural Farming 2026. The website is expected to provide a platform for information and registration for the conference.

22 Jul 2026