Agriculture
Jammu & Kashmir Pushes to Phase Out Hazardous Agro‑Chemicals for Safer Harvests
The Kashmir News Observer reports a growing call in Jammu & Kashmir to eliminate hazardous chemicals from farming to ensure safer harvests.
25 Aug 2026
India's ethanol targets fall short despite large rice diversion
Analysts say India's calculations for ethanol production are not adding up, even as the government diverts substantial rice stocks for biofuel. The mismatch raises concerns over policy feasibility.
25 Aug 2026
Assam Government Targets Higher Farmer Incomes via Makhana Cultivation
The Assam state administration announced plans to boost farmer earnings by promoting makhana cultivation across the region.
25 Aug 2026
ભારુચમાં તહેવાર પહેલાં દૂગરા ના ભાવમાં વધારો
તહેવારની પૂર્વસૂચનામાં, ભરુચમાં દૂગરા (ગણ) ના ભાવમાં નોંધપાત્ર વધારો થયો.
24 Aug 2026
અમરેલી માર્કેટ યાર્ડમાં એરંડા, કપાસ, મગફળી, તુવેર અને ઘઉંના ભાવ જાહેર
અમરેલી માર્કેટ યાર્ડમાં 24 ઓગસ્ટ 2026ના રોજ એરંડા, કપાસ, મગફળી, તુવેર અને ઘઉંના પ્રતિ ક્વિન્ટલ ભાવ જાહેર કરવામાં આવ્યા.
24 Aug 2026
India's First Indigenous Non‑GMO Hybrid Popcorn Seed Unveiled in Andhra Pradesh
An indigenous, non‑genetically modified hybrid popcorn seed has been launched in Andhra Pradesh, marking a first for Indian agriculture.
24 Aug 2026
CM Vijay scraps Parandur airport plan after farmer protests
Chief Minister Vijay announced the cancellation of the proposed Parandur airport following strong opposition from local farmers, citing the need to protect agricultural land.
24 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh to Procure Wheat at Rs 2,700 per Quintal, Says CM Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the state will buy wheat from farmers at a support price of Rs 2,700 per quintal and extended zero‑interest loan repayment until July.
24 Aug 2026
Jagran Josh Poses Quiz: Which Indian State Is the Ginger Capital?
Jagran Josh has published a short feature asking readers to identify the Indian state popularly known as the ginger capital, highlighting the crop's importance in the country's agriculture.
24 Aug 2026
ખાદની કિંમતોમાં વધારો જનતા પરેશાન
ખાદની કિંમતોમાં તાજેતરના વધારો કારણે જનતા ચિંતિત છે અને સમાધાનની માંગ કરી રહી છે.
24 Aug 2026
Four‑fold compensation ends Jhabua farmers’ protest after virtual talks with CM Mohan Yadav
A five‑day farmers' protest in Thandla‑Timarwani, Jhabua, was called off after the state government announced a four‑times compensation and held a virtual meeting with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.
24 Aug 2026
Supreme Court notices plea to enforce forest rights near PEKB coal block, Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in response to a petition seeking enforcement of forest rights for local communities near the PEKB coal block in Chhattisgarh.
24 Aug 2026