Agriculture

Global Rice Production Could Drop 9 Million Tonnes in 2026-27 Due to El Nino Threats

A recent report indicates that global rice output could decline by up to 9 million tonnes in the 2026‑27 crop year, largely due to the projected impacts of the El Nino phenomenon.

11 Aug 2026

MP BJP MLA Questions Paddy Storage

BJP MLA Omprakash Dhurwe inspected the damaged paddy stock in Dindori and raised concerns over its storage and milling. Around 50 truckloads of paddy were found damaged due to rain.

11 Aug 2026

Tripura's Mustard Honey Reaches Dubai

Tripura's mustard honey has made its global debut with its first-ever export shipment reaching Dubai. This milestone marks a significant step for the state's agricultural sector.

10 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Farmer Loses Lakhs

A farmer in Rajasthan's Baloatra buried Rs 5 lakh in his field, only to forget where he hid it. Later, when he found the bag, termites had destroyed the notes.

10 Aug 2026

Odisha Faces Fertilizer Shortage

Odisha is experiencing a shortage of fertilizers, affecting farmers in the state. The scarcity of fertilizers has raised concerns among the farming community.

10 Aug 2026

African Swine Fever Detected at Pig Breeding Farm in Kerala's Kunnamkulam

Authorities have confirmed the presence of African Swine Fever at a pig breeding farm in Kunnamkulam, Kerala, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the state.

10 Aug 2026

AP Farmers Protest as 10 Lakh Acres of Freehold Land Remain Frozen for 2+ Years

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh are agitating after 10 lakh acres of freehold land have remained frozen for over two years, affecting their agricultural activities.

10 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Kharif Sowing Gains Momentum

Kharif sowing in Rajasthan has gained momentum due to the revival of monsoon rainfall. This development is expected to boost agricultural production in the state.

10 Aug 2026

Marathwada Irrigation Projects Hold Less Than 45% Water as Monsoon Reaches Mid‑Season

Irrigation reservoirs across Marathwada are reported to contain less than 45% of their capacity as the monsoon season reaches its midpoint, raising concerns about water availability for farmers.

10 Aug 2026

UP Leads e-NAM Registrations

Uttar Pradesh has topped the country in e-NAM registrations, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the Digital Mandi network. This development highlights the state's progress in adopting digital technologies in agriculture.

10 Aug 2026

Namtiram Farmers Demand Immediate Action After Dam and Canal Destruction

Farmers in Namtiram, Manipur, are calling on the state government to act urgently after a dam and its feeder canal were washed away, threatening local irrigation and crop production.

10 Aug 2026

Tripura Makes First Organic Honey Export to UAE, Says Minister

Tripura has exported organic honey to the United Arab Emirates for the first time, marking a milestone in the state's organic farming initiatives, said a state minister.

10 Aug 2026