Agriculture

Assam's Baksa District Ships First Honey Consignment to USA

In a significant agricultural export milestone, the first-ever consignment of honey from Assam's Baksa district has been successfully exported to the United States. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) played a key role in facilitating this historic shipment.

02 Jul 2026

Union Minister, Nagaland Minister Discuss Lavender Agri-Entrepreneurship

Union Minister Jitendra Singh met with Nagaland Minister Imna to discuss strategies for promoting lavender-based agri-entrepreneurship.

01 Jul 2026

MP CM Mohan Yadav Joins Farmers for Paddy Plantation

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in paddy plantation alongside farmers in a field. The event highlights the CM's direct engagement with the agricultural community.

01 Jul 2026

Soybean Sowing Reaches 28.9 Lakh Hectares, SOPA Reports

Soybean cultivation has now surpassed 28.9 lakh hectares across the country, according to the latest figures released by the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA).

01 Jul 2026

MP CM Mohan Yadav Participates in Paddy Plantation, Announces Farmer Welfare Schemes

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a paddy plantation event in Seoni, interacting with farmers and announcing development projects and welfare schemes.

01 Jul 2026

Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 Concludes in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

The Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026, an agricultural event, has successfully concluded in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.

01 Jul 2026

MP CM Mohan Yadav Sows Paddy, Announces Rs 494 Crore Development Projects

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a paddy plantation drive in Seoni, engaging directly with farmers. He also announced development projects worth approximately Rs 494 crore for the district.

01 Jul 2026

Rajasthan Farmers Protest Water Shortage at Bundi Toll Plaza

Farmers in Bundi, Rajasthan, have intensified their protest, staging a large sit-in at the Gudla toll plaza demanding immediate release of canal water to save their paddy crops.

01 Jul 2026

Chaudhary Nishakar Appointed as New Agriculture Secretary

Chaudhary Nishakar has been appointed as the new Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The appointment was confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

01 Jul 2026

20-Year Water Dispute Over Panchana Dam in Rajasthan Resolved

A two-decade-long dispute concerning the distribution of water from the Panchana Dam in Rajasthan's Karauli district has been officially concluded following a written agreement facilitated by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.

01 Jul 2026

Assam's GI-tagged Joha Rice Reaches UK and Italy for First Time

In a significant agricultural export, India has successfully sent its Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy. This marks the first time this aromatic rice variety has been exported to these European nations.

01 Jul 2026

Ramesh Chandra Appointed as New Chairman of National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation

Ramesh Chandra has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED). This appointment marks a significant development for the cooperative sector.

01 Jul 2026