Agriculture

One Million Trees Turn Gujarat’s Ceramic Hub Morbi into a Green Oasis

A massive plantation of one million saplings has transformed Morbi, Gujarat’s renowned ceramic town, into a lush green area, officials say.

29 Aug 2026

MP Govt Sets Wheat Procurement at ₹2,700/Quintal, Offers Day Power to Farmers

The Madhya Pradesh government announced that wheat will be purchased at ₹2,700 per quintal and that farmers will receive electricity during daytime hours. The move also includes relief on agricultural loans to reduce cultivation costs.

29 Aug 2026

Odisha signs six farm‑sector MoUs with Posts, ICRISAT and MSSRF

The Odisha government has entered into six memoranda of understanding with Posts, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi‑Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Mahindra Sustainable Sustainable Rural Foundation (MSSRF) to boost the state’s farm sector.

29 Aug 2026

Mizoram Minister Inaugurates Edible Oil Processing Plant in Falkawn Village

The Mizoram government opened a new edible‑oil processing unit in Falkawn village, aiming to boost local agriculture and reduce dependence on imports.

29 Aug 2026

Meghalaya launches digital mandi to connect cash‑crop farmers with buyers

The Meghalaya government has introduced a digital marketplace aimed at linking cash‑crop growers directly with buyers, reducing intermediaries and improving price transparency.

29 Aug 2026

CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Amaravati farmers to discuss second‑phase land pooling

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met farmers in Amaravati to review the second phase of the state's land‑pooling scheme, seeking their feedback and addressing concerns.

29 Aug 2026

New Millet Variety Shields Tawang Farmers from Wildlife Damage

A newly introduced millet variety in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh is helping farmers curb losses caused by wild animal raids.

28 Aug 2026

Rice Husk Ash Tested for Controlling Insect Pests in Stored Soybean, Maize and Pea Seeds

Tripura Star News reports that rice husk ash is being examined as a natural agent to curb insect damage in stored soybean, maize and pea seeds.

28 Aug 2026

Tripura Unveils Five-Year Plan to Achieve Self‑Sufficiency in Milk, Meat and Eggs

The Tripura government has announced a five-year roadmap aimed at meeting the state's demand for milk, meat and eggs through local production.

28 Aug 2026

Assam BJP supports state’s agarwood drive, calls for fair share to growers

The Assam unit of the BJP has endorsed the government’s push to expand agarwood cultivation and urged that growers receive a fair portion of the benefits.

28 Aug 2026

Assam plans to revive 71 beels, aiming for 6,000 tonnes of fish annually

The Assam government has announced a programme to restore 71 beels, with an objective of producing 6,000 metric tonnes of fish each year.

28 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh to curb new ethanol plants over water and pollution worries

The Himachal government plans to limit new ethanol production units, citing water scarcity and environmental pollution concerns.

28 Aug 2026