Agriculture

MP Baobab Tree Count Begins

The High Court has instructed the Biodiversity board to conduct a count and photograph Baobab trees across Madhya Pradesh. This initiative aims to document and preserve the state's biodiversity.

03 Aug 2026

Goa Farmers Find Success With Dragon Fruit

Young farmers in Goa are turning to dragon fruit as a low-input, high-return crop. This shift is bringing them better financial returns and a more sustainable farming practice.

03 Aug 2026

Karnataka Releases Water

Karnataka has released 12,000 cusecs of water, which is expected to reach Tamil Nadu by Monday. This move is likely to alleviate water scarcity in the region.

02 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Pineapples On Swiggy

Meghalaya pineapples are now available for delivery in Bengaluru through Swiggy Instamart. This initiative brings fresh produce from Meghalaya to customers in Bengaluru.

02 Aug 2026

NBA Allocates ₹8.22 Crore to Rice Research Institutions and Growing States

The National Bank of Agriculture has released ₹8.22 crore to support rice research institutions and rice‑producing states.

02 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Ministers Meet Farmers to Resolve Moong Procurement Concerns

Madhya Pradesh ministers convened with farmers to address issues related to the procurement of moong, aiming to clarify the process and ensure fair prices.

02 Aug 2026

E20 Ethanol Blending Boosts Punjab Farmers, Lightens Rice Millers' Load

Blending 20% ethanol into fuel has helped Punjab farmers gain better returns and has reduced the operational costs for rice millers, according to the Punjab Rice Millers' Association.

02 Aug 2026

BusinessLine Highlights Weather Forecasts and Climate Resilience as Key to India’s Farming Future

BusinessLine’s latest article discusses how accurate weather forecasts and climate‑resilient practices are shaping the future of Indian agriculture.

02 Aug 2026

India Eyes Clean Energy

Agricultural waste may hold the key to India's clean energy future. The country is exploring new ways to harness energy from waste.

02 Aug 2026

Farmers' Stir Intensifies in Haryana

Kisan Sabha is set to intensify the farmers' stir in Haryana, opposing the India-US trade deal. The move is expected to put pressure on the government to address farmers' concerns.

02 Aug 2026

Bihar Prepares Backup Plan

The Bihar government is planning a backup plan in case the rain fails to support paddy cultivation after August 10. This move is aimed at mitigating potential losses to farmers.

02 Aug 2026

Farmers Protest Low‑Grade Onions Routed Through Nashik for Nafed Procurement

Farmers from Madhya Pradesh allege that low‑grade onions were routed through Nashik into the National Food Security Mission (Nafed) procurement drive, sparking protests and calls for a review of the supply chain.

02 Aug 2026