Agriculture

Toxic Parthenium Weed Invades Kaliabor, Assam, Threatening Biodiversity and Health

Parthenium, a toxic invasive weed, is rapidly spreading across the Kaliabor region of Assam, raising concerns among environmentalists and health officials about its impact on local ecosystems and public health.

28 Aug 2026

Wheat-Laden Trolley Catches Fire on New Ganpati Ghat Road, Driver Averts Major Disaster

A trolley loaded with wheat burst into flames on the newly constructed Ganpati Ghat road in Madhya Pradesh. Quick action by the driver prevented a larger catastrophe.

28 Aug 2026

Toosa, Ludhiana: Farmer Union vs Court Over Debt Recovery, Seal Broken, Home Restored to Pyara Singh

A dispute over debt recovery in the village of Toosa, Ludhiana, escalated into a direct confrontation between a farmer union and the court, resulting in the seal of the debt‑collection house being broken and the property being handed back to owner Pyara Singh.

28 Aug 2026

Gujarat Potato Farmer Uses Phone Alerts for Smarter Crop Management

A woman potato farmer from Gujarat has shifted from manual field checks to real‑time phone alerts, using digital tools to guide her crop decisions.

28 Aug 2026

Millet Cultivation Thrives in Nagaland Village, Farmers Report Full Harvest

Farmers in a Nagaland village say their millet crop yielded a complete harvest, leaving no grain uncollected.

28 Aug 2026

African Swine Fever Detected in Three Kohima District Villages, Nagaland

Veterinary officials have confirmed the presence of African Swine Fever in three villages of Kohima district, raising concerns for local pig farmers.

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Tightens Restrictions on Chemical Fertiliser, Pushes Organic Alternatives

The Meghalaya government has imposed stricter controls on the inflow of chemical fertilisers and is encouraging farmers to adopt organic alternatives.

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Government Plans to Phase Out Chemical Fertilizers, Says CM

The Meghalaya state government announced its intention to gradually eliminate chemical fertilizers, a move outlined by the Chief Minister.

28 Aug 2026

Himachal Minister Says No New Ethanol Plants Will Be Approved

The Himachal Pradesh minister told the state assembly that no additional ethanol production units will be set up, citing policy considerations.

28 Aug 2026

Farmers in Odisha File FIR Against Bulls

Farmers in Odisha have lodged a First Information Report against bulls, as reported in the 7 AM headlines of Kanak News Odisha.

28 Aug 2026

Bihar's Nalanda to Get 8 Biogas Plants and 1,300 Vermi‑Compost Units under New Farmers’ Subsidy Scheme

The Bihar agriculture department has launched a scheme to install eight biogas plants and subsidise 1,300 vermi‑compost pits in Nalanda, offering a 50% grant and online application facilities.

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Calls for Phasing Out Chemical Fertilisers in State

The Chief Minister of Meghalaya announced that the state is moving into a transition phase to eliminate chemical fertilisers, signalling a shift toward sustainable agriculture.

28 Aug 2026