Kerala government petitions High Court to review order directing transfer of Rs 1,678.66 crore land charges to Agricultural Fund, citing duplication and financial burden. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian declares the state drug-free with no ganja cultivation. He challenges critics to provide evidence, citing strict border checks and school awareness programs.
Gujarat retains its top spot as India's leading okra producer. Discover how Saurashtra-Kutch's farming success will be showcased at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
The Bihar government's plan to reopen nine closed sugar mills, including the historic Chanpatia unit, has ignited fresh optimism among sugarcane growers in West Champaran and neighboring districts, promising to ease decades of agricultural distress.
India's rabi sowing reaches 61.4 million hectares, with pulses and oilseeds showing significant gains. Wheat area remains steady. Get the latest crop data and analysis.
Discover how Ram Pal Saini, an MCom graduate from Kurukshetra, turned black onion seed cultivation into a multi-million rupee agri-business, earning up to Rs 6 lakh per acre. Learn his secrets to success.
Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) allots land to 11 units, attracting Rs 2,780 crore in proposals. Pithampur leads with a Rs 1,250 crore project. Discover the key sectors and locations driving this growth.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches 'Green to Gold' to transform industrial hemp into a sustainable economic driver. Policy targets self-reliance by 2027. Read more.
Ludhiana sees a 4000-hectare decline in wheat cultivation over four years as farmers pivot to profitable cash crops like potatoes and maize. Agriculture department data reveals the shifting trends. Explore the reasons and implications.
Punjab farmers are missing out on the golden mustard opportunity. Low profits and high input costs keep them away, threatening oilseed self-sufficiency. Discover the full story.
West Bengal cabinet allocates over 200 acres across industrial parks for key projects, including a Rs 500 crore warehouse by Nahar Enterprises. Details on land distribution and the Gems & Jewellery Park expansion.
Neemuch police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden in wheat & mustard fields, seizing 3.12 quintals (10,000 plants) worth ₹10 lakh. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Himachal Pradesh's Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt faces severe fire hazards as rampant construction eliminates crucial open spaces. Experts warn of disaster without immediate action.
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
Farmers in Krishnagiri are gearing up to dispatch two lakh flowers, including white roses, to Kerala daily for the Christmas and wedding season. Discover the festive bloom trade driving this seasonal surge.
UPSIDA is transforming Uttar Pradesh's industrial zones with modern street lights, 24x7 CCTV surveillance, and plug-and-play infrastructure, aiming to boost investor confidence and safety. Discover the key upgrades.
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
Uttarakhand's PWD proposes widening Nagla-Kichha road to 4 lanes at Rs 80.62 crore, boosting connectivity to Khurpiya Industrial Cluster under AKIC project. Read how this transforms regional development.
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Rs 408 crore projects at GIDA's 36th foundation day. The event features a Rs 6,139 crore investment plan and a trade show. Read more!
UP's Horticulture Minister urges farmers to adopt spice & medicinal cultivation for higher income. India's spice market, valued at ₹2 lakh crore, is set to hit ₹5 lakh crore by 2033. Learn how farmers can benefit.
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
Rajasthan's RIICO launches online portal allowing industrial plot holders to change land use activities. New policy aims to boost flexibility, revenue & industrialization. Apply now with Rs 25,000 fee.
Himachal Pradesh horticulture department trains 55 extension officers in advanced orchard management techniques to boost apple production and quality.