Agriculture

Telangana presses Karnataka to release Krishna water to protect standing crops

The Telangana government has appealed to Karnataka to open the Krishna River gates, citing the need to irrigate standing crops threatened by water shortage.

23 Sep 2026

Maharashtra enacts law for women farmers amid recognition gap

Maharashtra has introduced legislation aimed at supporting women farmers, but activists say a significant recognition gap remains.

23 Sep 2026

Maharashtra drought: Fadnavis to inspect Marathwada, Solapur; Shinde to Vidarbha

State leaders Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde will visit the most drought‑hit districts of Maharashtra to assess water scarcity and relief measures.

23 Sep 2026

Elephant herd tramples standing rice crop in Raypur village, Umaria, MP

A herd of elephants that moved from a nearby forest into Raypur village’s fields in Umaria district trampled standing rice, sparking fears of heavy losses among local farmers.

23 Sep 2026

ಅಂಚಟಗೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೃಷಿ ಮೇಳ: ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಆಧುನಿಕ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಅಳವಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಕರೆ

ಅಂಚಟಗೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾದ ಕೃಷಿ ಮೇಳದಲ್ಲಿ ರೈತರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಆಧುನಿಕ ಕೃಷಿ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನಗಳನ್ನು ಅಳವಡಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ತಮ್ಮ ಆದಾಯವನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯು ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.

23 Sep 2026

Severe Drought Hits Yavatmal, Maharashtra Amid Growing Water Scarcity

On September 23, 2026, Yavatmal district reported a worsening drought that is straining water supplies and agricultural activities.

23 Sep 2026

Karnataka adds 53 taluks to drought‑affected list, total reaches 177

The Karnataka government has expanded the drought‑affected list by 53 taluks, bringing the total number of affected taluks to 177.

23 Sep 2026

Panipat and Karnal Sugar Mills Win National Technical Efficiency Awards

The Panipat and Karnal sugar mills in Haryana have been honoured with national awards for achieving top technical efficiency, according to Hindustan Times.

23 Sep 2026

Punjab’s Groundwater Exploitation Raises Water Security Concerns

The Hindu’s latest feature examines the growing exploitation of Punjab’s groundwater and its implications for the state’s water security.

23 Sep 2026

Government Approves ₹5,600 Crore Cotton Productivity Mission to Boost Yields

The Union Government has sanctioned a ₹5,600 crore scheme aimed at enhancing cotton productivity across India.

23 Sep 2026

Minister Nitin Gadkari says global demand, not government, drives India's sugar prices

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told reporters that recent fluctuations in sugar prices are a result of worldwide demand‑supply imbalances rather than any domestic policy changes.

23 Sep 2026

Swaraj 855 FE Tractor Details Released on TractorJunction.com

TractorJunction.com has published a full overview of the Swaraj 855 FE tractor, outlining its price, technical specifications, key features and an expert review for Indian farmers.

23 Sep 2026