Agriculture

Punjab’s Crop Diversification Plan Falters as Rice Covers 92% of Farm Land

A state‑wide effort to shift Punjab’s agriculture away from rice has stalled, with the grain now occupying 92% of cultivated area.

29 Aug 2026

Farmers Protest in Hosanagara Against ESA Notification

Farmers in Hosanagara, Karnataka, staged a protest march to oppose the recently issued ESA notification.

29 Aug 2026

India’s Pulse‑Cultivated Area Surpasses Previous Year’s Level

Latest agricultural data shows that the total area sown with pulses in India has risen above the level recorded in the previous year.

29 Aug 2026

Punjab Veterinary University Launches Support Scheme for Pig Farmers in Ludhiana

The Punjab Veterinary University announced a new assistance program aimed at helping pig farmers in Ludhiana, offering technical guidance and financial support.

29 Aug 2026

Natural Farming Practices Highlighted in Tripura Star News Feature

Tripura Star News publishes a piece on how natural farming can be woven into daily agricultural routines.

29 Aug 2026

Punjab Police Detain Around 250 Farmers at Faridkot Protest

Police in Faridkot halted a farmer rally and arrested roughly 250 participants, including provincial secretary Kaka Singh Kotda.

29 Aug 2026

બગસરા APMCમાં તલનો મહત્તમ ભાવ ₹10,800 પ્રતિ ક્વિન્ટલ સુધી પહોંચ્યો

બગસરા APMCમાં તલનો મહત્તમ ભાવ ₹10,800 પ્રતિ ક્વિન્ટલ અને સરેરાશ ભાવ ₹10,150 નોંધાયો, જે સ્થાનિક ખેડૂતો માટે મહત્વપૂર્ણ માહિતી છે.

29 Aug 2026

Rainfall Deficit Sparks Concern Among Gujarat Farmers, Saurashtra Worst Hit

A recent rainfall pattern left Gujarat with a 10% shortfall in water, while the Saurashtra region faced a 31% deficit, prompting anxiety among farmers.

29 Aug 2026

વંથલી તાલુકામાં વરસાદની કમીથી મગફળી પાક અને ચારા માટે ખેડૂતોની તંગી

વંથલી તાલુકાના ગ્રામ્ય વિસ્તારોમાં વરસાદ ખેંચાતા મગફળી પાક અને પશુપાલન માટે ચારા સંબંધિત સમસ્યાઓ વધી રહી છે, ખેડૂતો સહાયની માંગ કરે છે.

29 Aug 2026

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