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India's Gene Editing Breakthrough: Indigenous TnpB Tech to Cut Costs

India's Own Gene Editing Tech Aids Cheaper Crop Breeding

ICAR patents indigenous TnpB gene editing technology, offering a miniature alternative to CRISPR. This breakthrough promises cheaper, IP-free GE crop development for Indian farmers.

01/01/1970 04:48

Over 11.25 Lakh Gujarat Farmers Register for Government Relief Packages

11.25 Lakh Gujarat Farmers Register for Relief Packages

Gujarat government's relief packages attract massive farmer registrations. Over 9.31 lakh farmers register for groundnut sales, 2.5 times higher than last year. Extended power supply announced for rabi season.

01/01/1970 04:37

SKM Announces Nationwide Protests on Nov 26 Marking 5 Years of Delhi March

SKM to hold nationwide protests on November 26

Farmers' union SKM announces pan-India protests on November 26 commemorating five years of Delhi farmers' march. Demands include legal MSP guarantee and debt waiver.

01/01/1970 05:00

Karnataka Minister Muniyappa Urges Centre to Clear Dues for Ragi Farmers

Karnataka Minister Seeks MSP Dues from Centre

Karnataka Minister K H Muniyappa requests Union Government to supply 775-gram gunny bags for ragi procurement under MSP scheme. Read full details.

01/01/1970 05:15

Punjab Paddy Procurement Halted Early, Farmers Protest Inflow from Other States

Punjab farmers protest as paddy procurement halted early

Punjab farmers face distress sales as procurement stops despite crop losses. Government faces allegations of failing to check paddy inflow from neighboring states. SKM calls emergency meeting.

01/01/1970 05:06

Chhattisgarh Launches Statewide Paddy Procurement at ₹3100 per Quintal

Chhattisgarh Begins Statewide Paddy Procurement

Chhattisgarh commences paddy procurement for 2023-24 at ₹3100 per quintal. 2.67 lakh farmers registered, 168 centers operational. State ensures timely payments to support farmers.

01/01/1970 05:14

Farmers and Labourers March to Shambhu Border

Hundreds of farmers and laborers from Amritsar depart for Shambhu border, demanding MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Follow live updates on the renewed protest movement.

01/01/1970 04:31

Punjab Farmers Reject CCI's Kapas Kisan App, Sell Cotton Below MSP

Punjab Farmers Shun CCI's Kapas Kisan App

Despite relaxed norms, Punjab farmers avoid CCI's Kapas Kisan app, selling cotton to private buyers below MSP. CCI procurement remains minimal as tech hurdles persist.

01/01/1970 04:43

Moga Farmers' Rail Roko Protest: 36 Detained as Punjab Farmers Block Tracks Demanding MSP Guarantee

36 Farmers Detained in Moga Rail Block Protest

36 farmers detained in Moga as they blocked railway tracks protesting for MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Latest updates on Punjab farmers' agitation and police response.

01/01/1970 05:01

Cyclone Motha Wreaks Havoc: 1.58 Lakh Hectares of Crops Destroyed Across Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Motha destroys 1.58L hectares of crops in AP

Severe cyclonic storm Motha devastates agricultural lands across Andhra Pradesh, damaging crops worth crores and affecting thousands of farmers. Complete details on the destruction and government response.

05/11/2025 14:52

SKM Intensifies Farmer Protests: District Memorandums Demand Government Action

SKM Farmers Submit Memos for MSP Legal Guarantee

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha escalates its agitation across Punjab, submitting detailed memorandums to Deputy Commissioners with key demands including MSP legalization and loan waivers.

01/01/1970 04:41

Gujarat Farmers Urge Water Minister: Reconsider Right Bank Canal Water Supply Suspension

Gujarat farmers urge minister to restore canal water supply

Farmers in Ahmedabad district appeal to Gujarat's Water Minister to reverse decision halting water supply in Right Bank Canal, citing threat to standing crops during critical growth phase.

01/01/1970 04:50

Bihar Elections: RJD Promises ₹30,000 for Women, Higher MSP for Wheat & Paddy in Final Campaign Push

RJD's Bihar Poll Promise: ₹30K for Women, Higher MSP

As Bihar heads to polls, RJD makes bold final pitch with women-centric financial aid and increased MSP for farmers. Tejashwi Yadav's guarantees aim to sway crucial voter segments.

04/11/2025 12:08

MP CM Slams Centre Over Grain Procurement Funds | State Demands Centralized System

MP CM Slams Centre Over Grain Procurement Funds Crisis

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demands urgent shift to centralized grain procurement, citing massive financial strain from inadequate central reimbursements affecting state's economy.

01/01/1970 04:50

Gujarat Farmers Face MSP Delay as Unseasonal Rains Disrupt Crop Procurement

Gujarat MSP Procurement Delayed Due to Unseasonal Rains

Unexpected rainfall across Gujarat forces state government to postpone MSP crop procurement, leaving farmers anxious about market arrivals and price stability.

01/01/1970 04:58

ICAR Fires Back: Dismisses GM-Free India's Rice Data Claims as 'Baseless' and Anti-Progress

ICAR slams GM-Free India's rice data claims as baseless

In a sharp rebuttal, ICAR challenges GM-Free India's allegations about unauthorized GM rice field trials, calling them unfounded and detrimental to agricultural advancement. Get the full story on this scientific controversy.

01/01/1970 04:42

Cyclone Montha Wreaks Havoc in Andhra Pradesh: 300 Electric Poles Uprooted, 20,000 Acres of Paddy Destroyed

Cyclone Montha: 300 Poles Uprooted, 20,000 Acres Paddy Damaged

Severe Cyclone Montha batters Andhra Pradesh, causing massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture with 300 electric poles uprooted and 20,000 acres of paddy crops devastated in latest weather disaster.

29/10/2025 16:46

PUNGRAIN Dominates Ludhiana's Paddy Procurement Race, Outshines MARKFED & PUNSUP

PUNGRAIN Leads Ludhiana Paddy Procurement Race

PUNGRAIN emerges as Ludhiana's paddy procurement champion, purchasing over 1.5 lakh metric tonnes directly from farmers at MSP. Discover how this government agency is leading agricultural support initiatives.

01/01/1970 05:06

Beyond Freshwater Crisis: Why Saline Agriculture Could Be India's Farming Future

Saline Agriculture: India's Farming Future

As freshwater scarcity threatens global food security, scientists explore an unconventional solution: growing crops with saltwater. Discover how saline agriculture could transform arid regions and ensure food sovereignty.

01/01/1970 04:40

MSP Protection Boost: Centre's New Plan to Shield Farmers from Distress Sales

Govt's MSP Protection Plan to Prevent Farmer Distress Sales

Exclusive: Government prepares comprehensive strategy to prevent distress sales by farmers and ensure MSP effectiveness amid price fluctuations. New procurement mechanisms underway.

24/10/2025 14:13

Punjab MSP Alert: Government Cracks Down on Paddy Smuggling as Local Arrivals Slow

Punjab fights paddy smuggling as local arrivals slow

Punjab authorities intensify vigil against paddy smuggling from neighboring states as slow local arrivals threaten MSP operations. Government takes decisive action to protect farmers' interests.

01/01/1970 05:12

Farmers in Distress: Hooda Exposes How Haryana's Farmers Are Forced to Sell Crops at Throwaway Prices

Haryana Farmers Sell Crops at Throwaway Prices: Hooda

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda reveals the agricultural crisis gripping the state as farmers sell produce below MSP. Learn about the government's failure to protect farming communities.

01/01/1970 04:39

India's Diplomatic Push: Modi's Moscow Visit & Key Cabinet Decisions Reshape Foreign Policy

Modi's Russia Visit & Cabinet MSP Hike Decisions

Prime Minister Modi's crucial Russia visit, new Cabinet approvals on MSP hikes, and major diplomatic developments dominate today's headlines. Get the complete breakdown of India's strategic moves.

01/01/1970 05:11

Haryana Farmers in Distress: Paddy Purchased Below MSP, Claims Gurnam Singh Charuni

Haryana farmers sell paddy below MSP: Charuni

Farmers in Haryana are being forced to sell their paddy below the Minimum Support Price, according to BKU leader Gurnam Singh Charuni. Despite government assurances, procurement centers are allegedly exploiting growers during the ongoing harvest season.