Agriculture

Rainfall Deficit Hampers Sowing in Gujarat and Maharashtra

A significant rainfall deficit is adversely impacting agricultural sowing activities in Gujarat and Maharashtra, raising concerns for the upcoming harvest.

29 Jun 2026

Govt Raises Wheat Procurement Target by 15% Under MSP

The Indian government has announced a 15% increase in its wheat procurement target under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. This move aims to bolster grain acquisition from farmers.

29 Jun 2026

Assam Minister Reviews Tezpur Litchi Exports with Farmers

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika met with litchi farmers in Tezpur to discuss strategies for enhancing the export potential of the region's produce.

29 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Extends Monsoon Fishing Ban to August 15

Maharashtra has extended its annual monsoon fishing ban until August 15. The decision comes in response to a delayed onset of the monsoon season.

29 Jun 2026

UP Aims for 22.43 MT Paddy Output Amidst El Niño Concerns

Uttar Pradesh is setting an ambitious target of 22.43 million tonnes for paddy production this season, despite the potential challenges posed by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

29 Jun 2026

Farmers' Union Alleges Misconduct Over Umaria Coal Project, Warns of Protest

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh has lodged a complaint with the President regarding a proposed coal project in Umaria district, accusing the administration and the company of serious offenses. The organization has threatened protests if their demands are not met.

29 Jun 2026

Andhra CM Urges Farmers to Combat El Nino Effects on Eruvaka Pournami

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has called upon the farming community to brace themselves and find ways to overcome the anticipated challenges posed by El Nino. The appeal was made during the auspicious occasion of Eruvaka Pournami.

29 Jun 2026

Farmers Protest PSPCL Office in Jalandhar Over Power Cuts, Threaten Larger Agitation

Farmers in Jalandhar staged a protest and surrounded a PSPCL office, expressing anger over power outages. They have warned of escalating their agitation if their demands are not met.

29 Jun 2026

Meghalaya CM Highlights Women-Led Organic Farming Success

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has drawn attention to the significant contributions of women in Meghalaya's organic farming sector. The initiative showcases successful women-led farming enterprises across the state.

29 Jun 2026

Railways Transport 9 Tonnes of Kashmiri Plums to Chennai, Kolkata

Indian Railways has facilitated the transportation of over nine tonnes of fresh plums from Kashmir to the markets of Chennai and Kolkata.

29 Jun 2026

Tripura Queen Pineapple Festival: Buyer-Seller Meet Secures ₹11 Crore Deals

The Tripura Queen Pineapple Global Festival saw significant commercial success with a 'Buyer-Seller Meet' facilitating deals worth Rs 11 crore.

29 Jun 2026

Manipur Ethnic Clashes Impact Local Fisheries, ICAR Report Reveals

Ethnic conflicts in Manipur have led to significant negative impacts on the region's local fisheries, according to findings by ICAR Research NEH.

29 Jun 2026