Agriculture

Punjab Monsoon Failure Leaves Fields Parched as August Rainfall Drops 32%

A deficient monsoon in Punjab has reduced August rainfall by about a third, sparking worries among paddy farmers about a looming crop crisis.

26 Aug 2026

Agriculture team evaluates advanced honey testing lab at Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh

An agricultural research team inspected the newly established honey testing facilities at Rajiv Gandhi University in Itanagar, assessing their capabilities for quality control.

26 Aug 2026

New Conservation‑Livelihood Initiative Launched in Kashmir

Kashmir Life reports the launch of a program that links environmental conservation with livelihood opportunities for local communities in the region.

26 Aug 2026

Goa MLAs Experience Farming Day in State's Rural Outreach

In a bid to understand farmers' challenges, Goa's 40 MLAs spent a day working in fields across the state.

26 Aug 2026

Mizoram buys over 200,000 quintals of ginger this year, minister says

Mizoram's state government announced that it has procured more than 200,000 quintals of ginger so far in 2024, according to the minister.

26 Aug 2026

Nagaland's Indigenous Seed Heritage Revived Through Community Efforts

Traditional seed varieties of Nagaland are being restored as local initiatives aim to safeguard agricultural biodiversity.

26 Aug 2026

Farmers Threaten to Block Ambala‑Chandigarh Highway Over Unresolved Power Issue

Farmers have warned they will block the Ambala‑Chandigarh highway if the ongoing electricity problem is not fixed, according to a union statement.

26 Aug 2026

Nashik Onions Set for Delhi Delivery via Kanda Express Amid Price Surge

Nashik onions are scheduled to be transported to Delhi via the Kanda Express, as farmers seek to move produce amid rising market prices.

25 Aug 2026

Top 5 Tractors for Rotavator Work in India Revealed

Tractor Junction has published a list of the five best tractors for rotavator work in India, highlighting models that combine power, durability and affordability.

25 Aug 2026

Punjab Sees 14,000 Hectares Drop in Sugarcane Cultivation Area

Punjab's sugarcane cultivation area shrank by 14,000 hectares, according to recent data, prompting farmers to call for an increase in the State Agricultural Price (SAP).

25 Aug 2026

Assam’s First IVF‑Born Calf, Lakhimi, Moves From Lab to Pasture

Scientists in Assam have successfully delivered Lakhimi, the state’s first calf born through in‑vitro fertilisation, and the animal has now been transferred to a farm for grazing.

25 Aug 2026

AAU signs MoU with International Potato Center to boost research

Assam Agricultural University (AAU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Potato Center (CIP) to enhance research and production of potatoes in the region.

25 Aug 2026