Agriculture

Odisha CM Announces 25% Bonus

Odisha Chief Minister Majhi has announced a 25% bonus for kendu leaf pluckers. This move is expected to benefit many in the state.

13 Jul 2026

Rajasthan Kharif Sowing Slows

Rajasthan's kharif sowing has slowed down due to erratic rains, but a revival is expected. The state's agricultural sector is heavily dependent on monsoon rains.

13 Jul 2026

Purnia Tops Niti Aayog Ranking

Purnia district in Bihar has secured the top position in the Niti Aayog's January-March 2026 Delta Ranking. The district has excelled in overall performance and agriculture and water resources category.

13 Jul 2026

Sikkim Becomes World’s First Fully Organic State

Sikkim has achieved the milestone of becoming the world’s first fully organic state, a move that underscores its commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

13 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Sees 30 MT of Fresh Fruit Sold, Nearly Doubling Last Year

The Meghalaya Pineapple Festival reported the sale of 30 metric tonnes of fresh pineapples, almost twice the volume sold last year.

13 Jul 2026

Chhattisgarh Enrolls Sugarcane Farmers

The Chhattisgarh government has enrolled 4,691 sugarcane farmers as members of a cooperative sugar mill. This move aims to support local farmers.

13 Jul 2026

Tobacco Farmers in Prakasam District Face Low Prices and Rejections

Tobacco growers in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh are complaining about declining prices and repeated rejections from buyers, threatening their livelihoods.

13 Jul 2026

Amit Shah Inaugurates Dahegam APMC Yard

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate the new vegetable sub-yard at Dahegam APMC in Gujarat. This event marks a significant development in the state's agricultural sector.

13 Jul 2026

भडगावमध्ये पावसाने शेतकऱ्यांना दिला समाधानाचा आधार

मागील आठवड्यात झालेल्या पावसाने शेतकऱ्यांना समाधानाचा आधार दिला आहे, खरीप पूर्व कपाशी मका लागवड केलेले पीक जोमात येत आहे. शेतकऱ्यांमध्ये समाधानाचे वातावरण असून बैल जोडी मालक व शेतमजुरांनाही मोठ्या प्रमाणात रोजगार उपलब्ध झाला आहे.

13 Jul 2026

India's Agriculture Data Collection Under Scrutiny

The statistics ministry has identified significant gaps in India's agriculture data collection. This issue may impact policy decisions and planning in the agricultural sector.

13 Jul 2026

Jharkhand Women Cultivate Mushrooms

Women in a Jharkhand town are showing the way to mushroom cultivation. This initiative is being seen as a positive step towards empowerment.

13 Jul 2026

Weak Monsoon May Boost Soluble Fertiliser Demand

A weak monsoon may lead to increased demand for soluble fertilisers. The Soluble Fertiliser Association of India (SFAI) has noted this trend.

12 Jul 2026