Agriculture

India Boosts Wheat Procurement

The government has increased the wheat procurement target by 15% at the minimum support price. This move aims to support farmers and stabilize the market.

Telangana Reviews Water Plan

The Telangana government is reviewing its irrigation water release plan. This move is crucial for the state's agricultural sector.

Karnataka Arecanut Yield Falls 37% Amid Growing Cultivation Area

Karnataka's arecanut production fell by almost 37% last year, even as the state saw a sharp rise in the area under cultivation.

Maharashtra Launches Probe into Illegal Farmland Purchases Near Goa

The Maharashtra government has announced a probe into allegations that non‑residents are acquiring farmland illegally in areas bordering Goa.

Manipur Announces Shift from Jhum to Sustainable Hill Farming

The Manipur government has unveiled a new policy to replace traditional jhum cultivation with sustainable hill farming practices, aiming to protect the environment and improve livelihoods.

Bumper Moong Harvest Revives Madhya Pradesh’s Farm Procurement Challenge

A record‑sized moong harvest in Madhya Pradesh has brought the state’s farm procurement system back into focus, according to Business Standard.

Jammu Kashmir Milk Production Hits 2.97 Million Tonnes, Reported to Lok Sabha

The state of Jammu and Kashmir has reported a rise in milk production to 2.97 million tonnes, as presented to the Lok Sabha.

Rains Boost Kharif Hopes in Telangana

Late rains have brought new hope for kharif crops in Telangana. This development is crucial for the state's agricultural sector.

પ્રાકૃતિક ખેતી અપનાવીને આપણે સ્વસ્થ ખેડૂત, સમૃદ્ધ ગામ અને હરિયાળું અરવલ્લી નિર્માણ તરફ આગળ વધી શકીએ છીએ* *અરવલ્લી જિલ્લામાં પ્રાકૃતિક ખેતી સ્વસ્થ જમીન, સુરક્ષિત પાક અને સમૃદ્ધ ખેડૂત*

J&K Kharif Sowing Down

Jammu and Kashmir's Kharif sowing has decreased to 4.13 lakh hectares, a decline of 0.33 lakh hectares from last year. The Centre has reported this decline in the region's agricultural activity.

Odisha Floods Hit Veggie Prices

Floods in Odisha have led to a surge in vegetable prices, crossing ₹60. The situation has become dire, with ₹500 no longer sufficient for purchases.

Gujarat Mulls Groundwater Law

Gujarat is considering a new law to regulate groundwater use. The state aims to manage its groundwater resources effectively.