Agriculture
Ethanol‑blended fuel, sugar and grains dominate policy debate, says Indian Express
The Indian Express ran a front‑page editorial warning that decisions on ethanol‑blended fuel, sugar and grain supplies are being driven by narrow interests rather than broader goals.
30 Aug 2026
Weak, Erratic Monsoon Threatens Paddy Harvest in Jharkhand
Unseasonal, uneven rains have left Jharkhand’s rice growers facing a potential shortfall in the upcoming paddy harvest.
30 Aug 2026
Gujarat targets US shrimp market with turtle‑safe fishing nets
The Gujarat government is promoting the use of turtle‑safe nets to meet U.S. import standards and boost shrimp exports.
30 Aug 2026
Onion Relief Plan Falters as Kanda Express Arrives in Delhi, Prices Stay at Rs 54‑60/kg
The Kanda Express shipment reached Delhi but failed to deliver the promised Rs 35 per kilogram onion relief, with market rates still hovering between Rs 54 and Rs 60 per kilogram.
29 Aug 2026
Himachal Apple Crop Declines, Growers Face Rising Costs Amid Firm Prices
Himachal Pradesh apple growers are concerned as the state's apple crop falls short of expectations, while input costs rise. Despite stable market prices, traders report losses.
29 Aug 2026
અમરેલીમાં ખેડૂતોનો વીજલાઈન અને વળતર મુદ્દે ઉગ્ર વિરોધ
24 ઓગસ્ટ 2026એ અમરેલી જિલ્લામાં મોટી સંખ્યામાં ખેડૂતો કલેક્ટર કચેરીમાં પ્રદર્શન કરીને વીજલાઈન સ્થાપન અને અયોગ્ય વળતર સામે વિરોધ વ્યક્ત કર્યો.
29 Aug 2026
અમરેલીના ખેડૂતોની ચિંતા વધી: વરસાદની અછતથી ખરીફ પાક સામે સંકટ
ગુજરાતમાં ચોમાસાના અંતિમ તબક્કામાં વરસાદ સરેરાશ કરતાં ઓછો રહેતાં, અમરેલીમાં ખરીફ પાકને ગંભીર જોખમનો સામનો કરવો પડી રહ્યો છે.
29 Aug 2026
Punjab’s Crop Diversification Plan Falters as Rice Covers 92% of Farm Land
A state‑wide effort to shift Punjab’s agriculture away from rice has stalled, with the grain now occupying 92% of cultivated area.
29 Aug 2026
Farmers Protest in Hosanagara Against ESA Notification
Farmers in Hosanagara, Karnataka, staged a protest march to oppose the recently issued ESA notification.
29 Aug 2026
India’s Pulse‑Cultivated Area Surpasses Previous Year’s Level
Latest agricultural data shows that the total area sown with pulses in India has risen above the level recorded in the previous year.
29 Aug 2026
Punjab Veterinary University Launches Support Scheme for Pig Farmers in Ludhiana
The Punjab Veterinary University announced a new assistance program aimed at helping pig farmers in Ludhiana, offering technical guidance and financial support.
29 Aug 2026
Natural Farming Practices Highlighted in Tripura Star News Feature
Tripura Star News publishes a piece on how natural farming can be woven into daily agricultural routines.
29 Aug 2026