Agriculture
Ujjain Mandi Wins E-Governance Award
The digital system at Ujjain mandi has been awarded for bringing transparency to agricultural markets. This e-system has improved the functioning of the mandi.
11 Aug 2026
UP Leads Milk Production
Uttar Pradesh has become India's largest milk-producing state. The state has achieved this milestone with significant production numbers.
11 Aug 2026
Farmers' Rail Roko Protest Suspended
The farmers' rail roko protest has been suspended, and trains will not be stopped in Amritsar today. The protest was earlier planned to cause disruptions in the city.
11 Aug 2026
Global Rice Production Could Drop 9 Million Tonnes in 2026-27 Due to El Nino Threats
A recent report indicates that global rice output could decline by up to 9 million tonnes in the 2026‑27 crop year, largely due to the projected impacts of the El Nino phenomenon.
11 Aug 2026
MP BJP MLA Questions Paddy Storage
BJP MLA Omprakash Dhurwe inspected the damaged paddy stock in Dindori and raised concerns over its storage and milling. Around 50 truckloads of paddy were found damaged due to rain.
11 Aug 2026
Tripura's Mustard Honey Reaches Dubai
Tripura's mustard honey has made its global debut with its first-ever export shipment reaching Dubai. This milestone marks a significant step for the state's agricultural sector.
10 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Farmer Loses Lakhs
A farmer in Rajasthan's Baloatra buried Rs 5 lakh in his field, only to forget where he hid it. Later, when he found the bag, termites had destroyed the notes.
10 Aug 2026
Odisha Faces Fertilizer Shortage
Odisha is experiencing a shortage of fertilizers, affecting farmers in the state. The scarcity of fertilizers has raised concerns among the farming community.
10 Aug 2026
African Swine Fever Detected at Pig Breeding Farm in Kerala's Kunnamkulam
Authorities have confirmed the presence of African Swine Fever at a pig breeding farm in Kunnamkulam, Kerala, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the state.
10 Aug 2026
AP Farmers Protest as 10 Lakh Acres of Freehold Land Remain Frozen for 2+ Years
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh are agitating after 10 lakh acres of freehold land have remained frozen for over two years, affecting their agricultural activities.
10 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Kharif Sowing Gains Momentum
Kharif sowing in Rajasthan has gained momentum due to the revival of monsoon rainfall. This development is expected to boost agricultural production in the state.
10 Aug 2026
Marathwada Irrigation Projects Hold Less Than 45% Water as Monsoon Reaches Mid‑Season
Irrigation reservoirs across Marathwada are reported to contain less than 45% of their capacity as the monsoon season reaches its midpoint, raising concerns about water availability for farmers.
10 Aug 2026