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.
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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 Rice Production Reaches Record 124.5 MT
India's kharif rice production reaches record 124.5 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 1.7 MT from last year. Discover how monsoon impacted crops and sector performance.
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.
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.
India Sets Record Foodgrain Production at 357 Million Tonnes
India achieves historic foodgrain production of 357.32 million tonnes in 2024-25, with rice, wheat, soybean and groundnut reaching all-time highs. Read more about this agricultural milestone.
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.
Textiles Ministry Reviews Scheme Progress in Mumbai
Senior textiles ministry official conducts 2-day review of ongoing programs and policy implementation in Mumbai. Key schemes and institutional performance evaluated.
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!
New Seeds Bill 2025 to Replace 1966 Act, Fight Counterfeits
India's agriculture ministry seeks public comments on Draft Seeds Bill 2025 to replace outdated regulations, ensure seed quality, and protect farmers from spurious seeds. Share your views now!
New Seeds Bill 2025: Protection for Farmers from Fake Seeds
Indian government proposes Seeds Bill 2025 to ensure quality seeds, protect farmers from losses, and regulate seed market. Stakeholders can submit suggestions until Dec 11.
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.
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.
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.
AI System Predicts Farm Threats on Mobile Phones
Indian agriculture gets a tech boost with Krishi DSS - an AI-powered platform delivering real-time alerts for pest outbreaks, droughts, and crop diseases directly to farmers' smartphones.
Cyclone Montha Ravages Krishna District: Complete Damage Report
Severe cyclonic storm Montha leaves trail of destruction across Krishna district, devastating crops, fishing industry and critical infrastructure. Complete damage assessment underway.
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.
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.
Ambala Farmers Seek Probe Into Rice Mill Arrivals
Ambala farmers raise alarm over suspicious rice procurement patterns, demanding government investigation into mill operations and supply chain discrepancies.
72-Hour Deadline for Jharkhand Farmers After Cyclone Remal
Jharkhand government issues urgent 72-hour deadline for farmers to report cyclone Remal damage and secure insurance compensation. Critical window for financial relief.
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.
Karnal paddy procurement scam: 4 booked including market secretary
Explosive corruption case rocks Haryana as Karnal market committee secretary and three others booked for paddy procurement fraud during 2022-23 season. Shocking details emerge.
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.
Fazilka Paddy Crisis: 3-Day Procurement Halt Hits Farmers
Fazilka's farmers face mounting distress as government procurement agencies suspend paddy purchases after meeting targets, leaving harvested crops stranded for three consecutive days.
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.
India Needs Nutrition Revolution Through Innovation
Exclusive: India's former chief scientist Dr. R.B. Singh reveals bold roadmap for nutrition security through cutting-edge technology and international cooperation.
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