Agriculture
Over 15 Lakh Farmers Register for Kharif Paddy 2026-27 in Odisha
More than 1.5 million farmers in Odisha have completed registration for the Kharif paddy crop for the 2026-27 season, reports Kanak News.
31 Aug 2026
Finance Minister Says Fertiliser Shortage Not Felt in India, Markets Remain Informed
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has not experienced a fertilizer shortage. She added that markets have been kept well informed.
31 Aug 2026
Sugar Prices Hold Steady Across India Despite Govt Measures
India's sugar prices have remained largely unchanged across the country, even as the government introduced measures to curb a recent rise.
31 Aug 2026
नवादा के पकरीबरवां प्रखंड में बारिश की कमी से किसानों ने सूखाग्रस्त क्षेत्र की घोषणा की मांग
बारिश के अभाव में धान की रोपनी पर संकट उत्पन्न, किसानों ने जिला प्रशासन से सूखाग्रस्त क्षेत्र घोषित कर सहायता देने की अपील की।
31 Aug 2026
Veligonda Twin Tunnels to Deliver Gravity‑Fed Water to Four Drought‑Stricken Districts in Andhra Pradesh
The newly constructed Veligonda twin tunnels will channel water by gravity to four drought‑prone districts of Andhra Pradesh, offering a long‑term relief solution.
31 Aug 2026
BJD flags disparity in paddy farmer registration window between Odisha and Chhattisgarh
The Biju Janata Dal has highlighted a difference in the registration period for paddy farmers in Odisha compared to neighboring Chhattisgarh, calling it a disadvantage for the state's cultivators.
31 Aug 2026
Bihar’s fish production hits record 1.028 million tonnes, spurring economic growth
Bihar’s fish output rose to 1.028 million metric tonnes this year, the highest ever recorded, and is set to boost the state’s agrarian economy.
30 Aug 2026
जुन्नर उपबाजारात कांद्याची चांगली आवक, २३,००० पिशव्या, किंमत स्थिर
कृषी उत्पन्न बाजार समितीने जुन्नर उपबाजार आवर‑ओतूर ठिकाणी सुमारे २३,००० पिशव्या कांद्याची चांगली आवक नोंदवली, किंमती स्थिर राहिल्या आहेत.
30 Aug 2026
iFMS Launches New Data‑Driven Phase for Fertilizer Management
The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase, focusing on data‑driven approaches to optimize fertilizer use across farms.
30 Aug 2026
PM Modi praises Odisha’s Maithili Bhue for exemplary forest conservation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Maithili Bhue of Odisha for her notable contributions to forest conservation, highlighting the state’s environmental efforts.
30 Aug 2026
Adani Agri Fresh hikes apple procurement rates in Himachal Pradesh from Aug 31
From August 31, Adani Agri Fresh will pay higher rates for apples sourced from Himachal Pradesh, aiming to boost farmer income and supply.
30 Aug 2026
Farmers announce week-long protest route from Chandigarh to Mohali
Farmers have outlined a week‑long protest that will start in Chandigarh and proceed to Mohali, releasing the planned route.
30 Aug 2026