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Punjab Farmer's Organic Jaggery Booked Till 2027

Amarjit Singh Bhangu from Jalandhar turned to organic farming, creating such high demand for his jaggery and shakkar that orders are booked until March 2027. Discover his inspiring journey.

MP Declares 2026 as 'Agriculture Year'

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with the theme 'Prosperous Farmer: Prosperous State'. Focus on tech-driven farming and job creation. Read more.

Darjeeling Mandarin Orange Awarded Coveted GI Tag

Darjeeling's famed Mandarin Orange receives the Geographical Indication tag, protecting its unique identity and boosting prospects for local farmers in West Bengal. Discover what this means for the region's economy.

Ganjam Paddy Procurement Starts December 23

Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.

India Urges Farm Machinery Shift to Green Fuels

India's Agriculture Ministry calls for transition to green fuel-based farm technologies to reduce emissions and fuel costs. Industry leaders commit to sustainable solutions.

India's Kharif Foodgrain Output Rises to 173.33 MT

India's kharif foodgrain production is projected to reach 173.33 million tonnes in 2025-26, boosted by a good monsoon. This increase may help control food inflation. Read more for a detailed crop-wise analysis.

How to Solve India's Air Pollution Crisis

India faces severe air pollution threatening public health. Discover 5 evidence-based solutions including clean energy transition, waste management reforms, and sustainable agriculture practices to combat this crisis.

World Bank Funds $776M for India Education & Farming

World Bank approves $776 million for digital education in Punjab and climate-resilient farming in Maharashtra. Over 6 million people to benefit. Read more about India's development initiatives.

Mizoram Named Ginger Capital of India

Mizoram officially becomes India's ginger capital, recognizing its superior quality production and boosting Northeast agricultural exports. Discover how this transforms regional economy.

Gadkari & Pawar NGOs Partner for AI in Agriculture

Agrovision Foundation and Agriculture Development Trust forge a historic alliance, leveraging AI to boost crop yields and farmer profits. Discover how this partnership will transform Indian agriculture.

Atish Chandra Named New Agriculture Secretary

1994-batch IAS officer Atish Chandra appointed as India's new Agriculture Secretary. He will take charge from February 2026, replacing Devesh Chaturvedi. Read about the major bureaucratic reshuffle.

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.

Assam man converts food waste into animal feed

Sreyance Modi from Jorhat transforms damaged packaged food into nutritious animal feed, addressing waste management and supporting farmers. Discover how his circular economy model works.

Varaha gets $30M for Indian soil-carbon project

Varaha raises $30 million from Mirova to expand its regenerative agriculture carbon project across 675,000 hectares in India, benefiting over 337,000 smallholder farmers. Discover how this investment shapes the future of carbon credits.

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