Agriculture

Lakadong’s Queen Pineapple Emerges as Northeast’s New Export Star

Lakadong, a town in Arunachal Pradesh, is now the source of the premium Queen pineapple, which is being exported as part of the Northeast’s growing agricultural export push.

23 Jul 2026

Kadapa Farmers Get New Red Gram Seeds

New red gram seeds have been distributed to farmers in Kadapa under the 'Polam Pilusthondhi' initiative. This move aims to support local agriculture.

23 Jul 2026

Mebo Sends Fruits to Sikkim

Mebo has sent its first consignment of pineapples and lemons to Sikkim. This development marks a significant milestone in the region's agricultural trade.

23 Jul 2026

CM Orders 12-Hour Power Supply

The Chief Minister has directed to ensure a 12-hour power supply to farmers. This move aims to support agricultural activities.

23 Jul 2026

Bihar Govt Announces Drought Relief

The Bihar government has announced measures to provide relief to those affected by drought. The state is taking steps to mitigate the effects of the drought.

22 Jul 2026

UP Mangoes Embark on First Sea Voyage to Dubai

Uttar Pradesh growers have shipped their mangoes by sea to Dubai for the first time, marking a milestone for the state's agricultural export sector.

22 Jul 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Sends First Mebo Pineapple and Lemon Shipment to Sikkim

Arunachal Pradesh has shipped its first consignment of Mebo pineapples and lemons to Sikkim, marking a milestone after the signing of an inter‑state Memorandum of Understanding.

22 Jul 2026

Centre OKs 8L MT Rice Procurement From Telangana

The Centre has approved the procurement of an additional 8 lakh metric tonnes of rice from Telangana. This move is expected to benefit the state's farmers.

22 Jul 2026

India's Soybean Yield Threatened

Climate change is affecting India's soybean production due to erratic monsoon patterns. This has led to a decline in sowing, posing a threat to the country's soybean yield.

22 Jul 2026

₹31.54 Lakh Consumer Court Award Protects Farmers' Cold Storage Harvest

A consumer court in India has awarded ₹31.54 lakh to a farmer for losses incurred while storing produce in a cold storage facility, setting a precedent for protecting agricultural harvests.

22 Jul 2026

Maharashtra Onion Prices Dip Below Production Cost, Government Reports to Lok Sabha

The government informed the Lok Sabha that onion prices in Maharashtra have fallen below the cost of production, raising concerns over farmer losses.

22 Jul 2026

Farmers Protest US Trade Deal

Farmers protested against the India-US trade agreement by making the Kathu Nangal toll plaza toll-free for three hours. The protest was a show of opposition to the trade deal.

22 Jul 2026