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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bangladesh signs $1 billion US soybean deal

Bangladeshi companies sign landmark agreement to purchase American soybeans worth USD 1 billion, strengthening bilateral trade relations between the two nations.

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.

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.

Ludhiana Leads Punjab in Paddy Procurement

Ludhiana emerges as Punjab's paddy procurement champion with record 9.5 lakh metric tonnes lifted, showcasing district's agricultural dominance and efficient procurement system.

Government Guarantees Urea Supply for Kharif 2025

Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya assures farmers of sufficient urea availability for upcoming planting season, addressing nationwide concerns about fertilizer shortages.

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