Agriculture

Early-season basmati prices slide as Haryana mandis see surge in arrivals

Prices of early-harvest basmati rice fell sharply after a noticeable rise in arrivals at Haryana's wholesale markets.

16 Sep 2026

Andhra Pradesh Announces New Land Reform Measures

The state government has unveiled a package of land reform changes aimed at improving land use and farmer welfare.

16 Sep 2026

Karnataka Rejects Kasturirangan Report Implementation, CM to Meet Farmers

The Karnataka government has signalled its opposition to implementing the Kasturirangan report's recommendations and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will meet farmers affected by the proposal.

16 Sep 2026

Punjab Govt Waives Electricity Bills for 518 Cow Shelters

The Punjab government announced a waiver of electricity charges for 518 cow shelters, aiming to ease their financial burden.

16 Sep 2026

Onion Prices Surge Across India as Fresh Supply Remains Tight

Onion prices have climbed nationwide due to a shortage of fresh stock, according to The Times of India. Traders attribute the rise to limited arrivals from key producing regions.

16 Sep 2026

Oyster mushroom farming opens new income avenues for Nagaland farmers

Nagaland's farmers are turning to oyster mushroom cultivation as a fresh source of livelihood, according to Vertical Farm Daily.

16 Sep 2026

PAU Kisan Mela to Honor Innovative Farmers in Ludhiana

Punjab Agricultural University will honor farmers who have pioneered new agricultural practices during its Kisan Mela in Ludhiana.

16 Sep 2026

Western Odisha Marks Nuakhai 2026 with Harvest Festivities and New Attire

Communities across western Odisha observed Nuakhai 2026, celebrating the new harvest by wearing fresh clothes and performing traditional rituals.

15 Sep 2026

Andhra Pradesh Announces New Land Reform Measures to Boost Rural Equity

The Andhra Pradesh government unveiled a fresh land reform package aimed at revising land ownership rules and improving record‑keeping to benefit farmers and promote equitable land use.

15 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh MSP Scheme Exploited Through Fake Farmer Registrations and Low‑Priced Moong

Investigations reveal that Madhya Pradesh's Minimum Support Price scheme was misused by registering fictitious farmers and selling moong at artificially low prices.

15 Sep 2026

Farmers Continue Protest Outside Amritsar DC Offices, All Gates Closed on 16th Day

Farmers have been demonstrating outside the District Collector’s office in Amritsar for sixteen days, with authorities keeping all entry gates shut.

15 Sep 2026

Bihar Minister Lakhendra Kumar Raushan Criticises Poor PDS Rice Quality in Vaishali, Orders Probe

During a district programme implementation committee meeting in Vaishali, Minister Lakhendra Kumar Raushan expressed anger over substandard rice supplied through the Public Distribution System and warned of a top‑level inquiry.

15 Sep 2026