Agriculture

Goa Considers Incentives and Crab Reserve to Safeguard Berried Mud Crabs

The Goa government is evaluating incentives for fishermen and the creation of a crab reserve aimed at protecting berried mud crabs.

04 Sep 2026

Army to Relaunch Farmer Survey in Ludhiana After Dropping Year-Old Study

The Indian Army announced it will restart a farmer‑focused survey in Ludhiana, replacing a study that was abandoned a year ago.

04 Sep 2026

Farmers Hold Protest in Mohali Amid Rainy Weather

Farmers in Mohali continued their protest on the frontlines despite heavy rain, showing resolve to keep the movement alive.

04 Sep 2026

Farmers in Mohali Stand Firm on Front Despite Heavy Rain

On Friday, the fourth day of the farmers’ protest in Mohali, heavy rain fell, yet the farmers remained on the front line, keeping the tea stand operational and converting trolleys into makeshift rooms.

04 Sep 2026

Go Green Volunteers' 3‑Year Tree Drive Achieves 60% Survival of 20,000 Saplings in Tripura

Over three years, Go Green Volunteers planted around 20,000 trees across Tripura and a recent survey shows a 60% survival rate.

04 Sep 2026

Villagers Plant Paddy on Muddy Narsinghpur Road to Protest in Odisha

Residents of Narsinghpur in Odisha laid paddy seedlings on a water‑logged road to highlight grievances over its poor condition.

04 Sep 2026

Farmers' United Front Holds Seven-Day Protest at Chandigarh-Mohali Border, Seeks Govt Meet

The United Farmers Front has been maintaining a solid seven‑day sit‑in at the Chandigarh‑Mohali border, pressing the government for a meeting and warning of a major announcement if demands are not met.

04 Sep 2026

Bihar Govt earmarks 29 acres in Motihari for Rs 350‑crore mega dairy plant

Within two hours of the plant’s announcement, officials marked about 29 acres of government non‑agricultural land in Fursatpur, Motihari, for a proposed Rs 350 crore dairy complex that aims to give local farmers a larger market.

04 Sep 2026

Goa Launches Digital Crop Mapping Survey

The Goan government has initiated a digital survey to map all crops cultivated across the state, aiming to improve agricultural planning and resource allocation.

04 Sep 2026

Arunachal Minister Urges Boost in Mithun and Livestock Development

Arunachal Pradesh minister Gabriel Wangsu has called for intensified efforts to strengthen mithun farming and overall livestock development across the Northeast.

04 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Government Opens Public Consultation on Draft State Agriculture Policy

The Meghalaya government has released a draft of its State Agriculture Policy and is inviting suggestions from the public to shape the final document.

04 Sep 2026

Experts Call for Limits on Rubber Plantation Expansion in Tripura

Agricultural experts have urged the Tripura government to impose a ceiling on new rubber plantation areas, citing ecological and socio‑economic concerns.

04 Sep 2026