Agriculture

India's Kharif Sowing Gap Narrows Amid Rising Rainfall Deficit

India's Kharif sowing gap has narrowed in the latest season. This occurs despite a widening rainfall deficit, according to recent agricultural data.

21 Jul 2026

India’s Kharif Sowing Slips 6.04%, Rice Acreage Slightly Declines

Kharif sowing across India fell 6.04% compared to the previous year, while rice acreage saw a modest decline, according to Asianet Newsable.

21 Jul 2026

Odisha Grapples With Rising Veg Prices

Rising vegetable prices in Odisha are affecting household budgets. The increase in prices is causing concern among consumers.

21 Jul 2026

Gujarat Faces 33% Rainfall Shortfall, Yet Kharif Sowing Surpasses 50 Lakh Hectares

Gujarat reported a 33% deficit in rainfall for the monsoon season, but farmers have already sown more than 50 lakh hectares of kharif crops, according to BusinessLine.

21 Jul 2026

Farmers' Mahapanchayat In Delhi

A mahapanchayat has been called by farmers from across the country in Delhi. This gathering may lead to the reopening of the Shambhu border.

21 Jul 2026

Madhya Pradesh Rains Bring Relief

Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh has received much-needed rainfall, bringing relief to farmers. The rain has revived the soybean crop, which was withering due to lack of water.

21 Jul 2026

Scindia Launches Lakadong Turmeric Mission

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Meghalaya CM launched the Lakadong Turmeric Mission. The mission aims to promote turmeric cultivation.

21 Jul 2026

Centre Launches Rs 175-Crore Mission to Promote Lakadong Turmeric Globally

The Indian government has unveiled a Rs 175‑crore scheme, 'Mission Golden Spice', aimed at boosting the global presence of Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya.

21 Jul 2026

Farmers Protest Halts Traffic

The farmers' protest has brought traffic to a standstill at the Ghazipur border, causing a long jam. The demonstration has severely affected the movement of vehicles.

21 Jul 2026

Thousands of Farmers Assemble at Shambhu Border Ahead of Delhi March

A large gathering of farmers has taken place at the Shambhu border in anticipation of a planned march to Delhi.

21 Jul 2026

Farmers Protest Over Unsigned Trade Deal, Raising Concerns

Farmers across India are staging protests against a trade agreement that the government has not yet signed. The demonstrations highlight growing apprehensions about the potential impact of the deal on the agricultural sector.

21 Jul 2026

Piyush Goyal Meets in Andhra Pradesh

Piyush Goyal met in Andhra Pradesh to discuss aquaculture growth. The meeting aimed at boosting the aquaculture sector in the state.

21 Jul 2026