Ludhiana Farmers Protest Low Vegetable Prices
Farmers in Ludhiana's Sahnewal mandi are up in arms over plummeting prices for vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage, selling far below MSP. They demand government intervention.
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Farmer Suicides: A Fragile Pause in a Tragic Cycle
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
Karnataka Farmer Suicides: Over 2800 Deaths Since 2023-24
Shocking data reveals over 2800 farmer suicides in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY. Minister cites debt & crop failure as key reasons. Read the full report.
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.
Vijay Antony's take on AI evolution and misuse
Actor Vijay Antony responds to Keerthy Suresh's AI fears, highlighting both misuse in entertainment and revolutionary potential in agriculture. Read his balanced perspective.
Banana Farmers in Crisis as Prices Crash in Rayalaseema
Banana farmers in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema face ruin as prices collapse from ₹22,000 to ₹8,000 per tonne. YSRCP leaders demand urgent central intervention to save livelihoods.
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 Soil Diversity Shapes Agriculture and Food Security
Explore how India's diverse soil types influence crop patterns, regional agriculture, and the growing soil health crisis threatening food security. Learn about sustainable solutions.
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.
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.
Seed Act Amendment Raises Farmers' Rights Concerns
Government's proposed seed law changes threaten farmers' rights and seed sovereignty, say activists. Learn how this affects Indian agriculture and food security.
Karnataka CM Seeks Help as Crop Prices Plunge
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Centre's intervention as maize and green gram prices hit record lows, threatening farmers' livelihoods. Learn about the crisis and government response.
India's Digital Agriculture Mission: AgriStack Launch
India launches Digital Agriculture Mission with AgriStack and Farmer ID to transform farming through technology. Learn how this initiative will benefit farmers and modernize 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.
Punjab chilli farmers cut cultivation amid price crash
Punjab's chilli farmers are reducing cultivation area due to plummeting prices and export challenges. Learn how the Guntur market collapse affects Ferozepur's agriculture.
Narmada Agrobase Hits ₹2370 Lakhs Revenue in H1 FY26
Narmada Agrobase achieves impressive ₹2370 lakhs revenue in first half of FY26, showcasing strong growth in agricultural exports and domestic markets. Discover their expansion strategy.
New Seeds Bill Open for Comments Until December 11
India's Agriculture Ministry proposes new Seeds Bill to replace 1966 Act. Stakeholders can submit feedback until December 11, 2025. Share your input now!
India's Rural Foundation: Forgotten Majority's Struggle
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
Indian Youth Shine at World Food Forum Green Heritage Event
Young Indian innovators showcased sustainable agriculture solutions at World Food Forum 2025 in Rome. Discover how youth are protecting green heritage through technology and traditional knowledge.
Gujarat Minister's Candid Public Speaking Confession
In a rare moment of honesty, Gujarat's Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel opens up about his discomfort with public speaking while highlighting his government work in a recent interview.
Bengaluru Hosts 11th Indian Horticulture Congress
Discover how the 11th Indian Horticulture Congress in Bengaluru is revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge technologies, AI integration, and sustainable practices to transform India's farming landscape.
Bengaluru Hosts 11th Indian Horticulture Congress
Discover how the 11th Indian Horticulture Congress in Bengaluru is revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to boost farmer incomes and ensure food security.
Coconut Plucker Shortage Hits Goa Farmers
Goa's Canacona farmers face an unprecedented crisis as skilled coconut pluckers disappear, threatening the region's agricultural backbone and coconut supply chain.
Indian Horticulture Congress 2024 Begins at GKVK Bengaluru
The 12th Indian Horticulture Congress inaugurated at GKVK, Bengaluru, bringing together 1,500+ experts to address climate-resilient farming and sustainable horticulture practices.
Amul, IFFCO Shine in Global Cooperative Rankings
Indian dairy giant Amul and fertilizer cooperative IFFCO achieve top global rankings, earning praise from PM Modi for showcasing India's cooperative strength worldwide.
Punjab Paddy Yield Crisis: 8 Quintals/Hectare
Shocking results from Punjab's crop cutting experiments show paddy yields have dropped dramatically to just 8 quintals per hectare, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods in India's breadbasket.
Karnataka in talks to solve sugarcane farmers crisis
Karnataka's Women & Child Development Minister Hebbalkar reveals ongoing high-level negotiations to address sugarcane farmers' long-standing issues including fair pricing and timely payments.
Jharkhand Minister Addresses Crop Damage Crisis
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh addresses widespread agricultural devastation caused by heavy rainfall and cyclonic storms, revealing compensation plans for affected farmers.
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.
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