Agriculture
Himachal Pradesh Secures 8 New Geographical Indication Tags
Himachal Pradesh has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags for eight of its unique products, marking a significant achievement for the state's artisanal and agricultural sectors.
02 Jul 2026
Assam's Baksa District Ships First Honey Consignment to USA
In a significant agricultural export milestone, the first-ever consignment of honey from Assam's Baksa district has been successfully exported to the United States. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) played a key role in facilitating this historic shipment.
02 Jul 2026
Union Minister, Nagaland Minister Discuss Lavender Agri-Entrepreneurship
Union Minister Jitendra Singh met with Nagaland Minister Imna to discuss strategies for promoting lavender-based agri-entrepreneurship.
01 Jul 2026
MP CM Mohan Yadav Joins Farmers for Paddy Plantation
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in paddy plantation alongside farmers in a field. The event highlights the CM's direct engagement with the agricultural community.
01 Jul 2026
Soybean Sowing Reaches 28.9 Lakh Hectares, SOPA Reports
Soybean cultivation has now surpassed 28.9 lakh hectares across the country, according to the latest figures released by the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA).
01 Jul 2026
MP CM Mohan Yadav Participates in Paddy Plantation, Announces Farmer Welfare Schemes
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a paddy plantation event in Seoni, interacting with farmers and announcing development projects and welfare schemes.
01 Jul 2026
Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 Concludes in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
The Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026, an agricultural event, has successfully concluded in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.
01 Jul 2026
MP CM Mohan Yadav Sows Paddy, Announces Rs 494 Crore Development Projects
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a paddy plantation drive in Seoni, engaging directly with farmers. He also announced development projects worth approximately Rs 494 crore for the district.
01 Jul 2026
Rajasthan Farmers Protest Water Shortage at Bundi Toll Plaza
Farmers in Bundi, Rajasthan, have intensified their protest, staging a large sit-in at the Gudla toll plaza demanding immediate release of canal water to save their paddy crops.
01 Jul 2026
Chaudhary Nishakar Appointed as New Agriculture Secretary
Chaudhary Nishakar has been appointed as the new Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The appointment was confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
01 Jul 2026
20-Year Water Dispute Over Panchana Dam in Rajasthan Resolved
A two-decade-long dispute concerning the distribution of water from the Panchana Dam in Rajasthan's Karauli district has been officially concluded following a written agreement facilitated by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.
01 Jul 2026
Assam's GI-tagged Joha Rice Reaches UK and Italy for First Time
In a significant agricultural export, India has successfully sent its Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy. This marks the first time this aromatic rice variety has been exported to these European nations.
01 Jul 2026