India & Russia Deepen Agricultural Cooperation, Sign New MoU
India and Russia agree to expand agricultural trade, research, and market access. Bilateral farm trade stands at $3.5 billion. New MoU signed to boost cooperation.
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61% Punjab Cotton Bought Below MSP, Prices Hit Rs 3,000
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
PAU Agricultural Engineering Alumni Grand Meet in Ludhiana
Punjab Agricultural University's College of Agricultural Engineering reunites 250 alumni globally. Event highlights include jubilee celebrations, a global baton relay, and new tech initiatives for smart farming.
Banana at 50 Paise/Kg in Andhra, Jagan Slams Govt
Andhra Pradesh banana farmers face a severe crisis as prices plummet to just 50 paise per kg. YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy terms it a cruel blow to farmers' hard work and investment. Read more.
Nagaland soil degradation threatens agriculture
Alarming soil degradation in Nagaland's Dhansiripar region turns fertile land unusable. Study reveals acidic soils, erosion risks. Urgent conservation needed. Read full analysis.
Black Gram Farmers Protest Karnataka Government
Karnataka black gram farmers demand fair pricing after maize protests. Government accused of ignoring farmer interests. Read about the growing agricultural crisis.
Karnataka Farmers Hunger Strike Over Maize Prices
Farmers in Karnataka continue hunger strike demanding better maize prices. Government yet to respond to their demands. Read about the ongoing protest and its impact.
PAU Alumni Return to B-School After 15 Years
Two successful alumni reconnect with Punjab Agricultural University's business school after 15 years, sharing career insights and inspiring current MBA students with their professional journeys.
Karnataka CM to Engage Distilleries Amid Maize Price Crash
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah intervenes as maize prices plummet, promising talks with distilleries to address farmers' crisis. Key decisions expected soon.
Punjab's Water Crisis: 78% Groundwater Over-Exploited
Punjab faces severe water crisis with 78% groundwater blocks over-exploited. Farmers struggle as water table drops 0.5 meters yearly. Urgent action needed to save India's breadbasket.
PAU Demonstrates Advanced Farm Tech at Jatana Event
Punjab Agricultural University leads farm tech revolution at Jatana event, showcasing sustainable solutions and corporate innovations for modern agriculture. Discover the future of farming!
899 Farmer Suicides in Marathwada During 2025
Marathwada witnesses 899 farmer suicides between January-October 2025. Former MP Raju Shetti blames unseasonal rains and crop damage. Read the full report on this agricultural crisis.
Punjab's Delayed Seed Supply Puts Farmers in Dilemma
Critical delays in NFSNM seed supply in Punjab miss sowing windows. Farmers can't use free seeds, officials face pressure to sell. Explore the systemic failure.
Punjab's Delayed Seed Supply Creates Agricultural Crisis
Critical delays in NFSNM seed distribution miss Punjab's sowing seasons, leaving officials pressured to sell unusable seeds. Farmers face uncertainty as departmental inquiries loom.
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.
Krishi Mela Draws 5.4 Lakh Visitors with Agri-Tech Focus
Bengaluru's Krishi Mela concludes with record 5.416 lakh visitors, showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technologies and innovations for modern farmers. Discover the future of farming!
CPGSAS Marks Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas with Cultural Events
College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences honors tribal heritage through seminars and cultural activities. Event featured Padmashree Trinity Saioo and national athlete Margaret Pathaw.
Soybean: The Unlikely Victim of US-China Trade Wars
Discover how the simple soybean transformed into a multi-billion dollar weapon in the ongoing trade tensions between America and China, reshaping global agriculture markets.
Karnataka Farmers Pause Protest, Give Govt 48-Hr Deadline
Sugarcane growers in Karnataka defer planned highway blockade after government assurances, setting 2-day deadline for price resolution amid mounting agricultural distress.
Karnataka Sugarcane Crisis: CM Seeks PM Modi's Help
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convenes emergency meeting on November 7 amid growing sugarcane farmer unrest, seeks urgent appointment with PM Modi to resolve pricing crisis.
Gujarat Congress Launches Kisan Akrosh Yatra Against BJP
Gujarat Congress embarks on 12-day farmer protest march across 20 districts, demanding compensation for crop losses and criticizing BJP's agricultural policies ahead of elections.
Mandya farmer dies after self-immolation over crop loss
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
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.
Punjab Farm Fires Jump 78% Amid Wheat Sowing Rush
Punjab faces agricultural crisis as farmers rush to clear paddy fields through stubble burning, with wheat sowing deadline approaching and farm fires surging dramatically across the state.
PAU Wins National Award for Agricultural Mentorship
Punjab Agricultural University honoured with prestigious ICAR award for outstanding mentorship and innovation in agricultural education, reinforcing Punjab's leadership in farming advancements.
Karnataka farmer's land sold by bank without knowledge
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.
Punjab-Rajasthan Farmers Clash in Paddy Sale Dispute
Tensions escalate as Punjab farmers face off with Rajasthan counterparts amid paddy procurement dispute, threatening agricultural supply chains and farmer livelihoods across North India.
Karnataka Govt Accused of Ignoring Farmers' Crisis
BJP State President BY Vijayendra alleges Congress government's deliberate negligence toward Karnataka farmers' worsening crisis. Exclusive ground report on agricultural distress.
Punjab Farm Fires Cross 2,500 Mark in 6 Days
Punjab faces environmental emergency as farm fires surge past 2,500 mark. 62 fresh cases reported amid worsening air quality crisis. Authorities struggle to contain stubble burning despite restrictions.
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