Agriculture

Punjab Farmer Dies

A 32-year-old farmer in Punjab's Sangtiwala village died after consuming poison due to debt. He was struggling to pay off a loan of Rs 5 lakh.

12 Aug 2026

Odisha Elevates Paddy Procurement Amid FCI Rice Lifting Dispute with Centre

The Odisha government has announced an increase in paddy procurement to address rising concerns over the Food Corporation of India’s (FCI) rice lifting operations, sparking a debate with the central government.

12 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Leads India with 4.34 Lakh Hectares Under Natural Farming

The state of Andhra Pradesh has become the largest adopter of natural farming in India, covering 4.34 lakh hectares of farmland, according to recent reports.

12 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chilli Exports Reach $551 Million in 2025-26

Exports of chilli from Andhra Pradesh hit a record $551 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking a significant rise for the state's agricultural sector.

12 Aug 2026

FCI Rice Diverted for Ethanol in UP, MP

The government has detected two cases of FCI rice diversion for ethanol production in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. This diversion is a significant issue in the country's food security and agriculture sector.

12 Aug 2026

Odisha Relaxes Paddy Sale Rules

The Odisha government has relaxed paddy sale registration rules, but farmers are facing technical issues. The move aims to facilitate smoother transactions for farmers.

12 Aug 2026

UP Leads Milk Production

Uttar Pradesh has become India's largest milk-producing state. The state's milk production has surpassed other leading states.

12 Aug 2026

Andhra Farmers Hit By Totapuri Price Crash

Totapuri growers in Andhra Pradesh face a price crash despite government support. The Centre's Market Intervention Scheme has failed to stabilize prices.

12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Banana Growers Link Up With Patna

Banana growers from North Garo Hills in Meghalaya have established a direct market link with Patna. This new connection is expected to benefit the farmers.

11 Aug 2026

Ujjain Mandi Wins E-Governance Award

The digital system at Ujjain mandi has been awarded for bringing transparency to agricultural markets. This e-system has improved the functioning of the mandi.

11 Aug 2026

UP Leads Milk Production

Uttar Pradesh has become India's largest milk-producing state. The state has achieved this milestone with significant production numbers.

11 Aug 2026

Farmers' Rail Roko Protest Suspended

The farmers' rail roko protest has been suspended, and trains will not be stopped in Amritsar today. The protest was earlier planned to cause disruptions in the city.

11 Aug 2026