Kerala's agriculture department extends the WBCIS application deadline to Jan 15 for the rabi season. Farmers urged to apply online for financial protection against climate risks. #Farmers #Kerala
Heavy unseasonal rainfall devastates paddy crops in Karnataka's Malavalli taluk, causing significant losses for farmers. Read about the impact and official response.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals 8.85 lakh Odisha farmers enrolled in PMFBY with Rs 2580 crore claims paid. New tech modules ensure transparency and timely settlements.
Major fraud uncovered in Farrukhabad as Rs 68 lakh was illegally paid to landless farmers under PM's Crop Insurance Scheme. 44 individuals, including bank managers, booked. Read the full investigation details.
Farmers in Sriganganagar & Hanumangarh face losses as warm December hampers kinnow quality. A cold spell is crucial to boost sugar content and salvage prices. Read more.
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
Farmers in Kodagu confront officials over a disputed crop loss survey. They demand fair compensation for areca, coffee, pepper, and rice, alleging reports downplay losses. Officials promise action.
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai highlights discrepancies in weather-based crop insurance payouts for arecanut growers in coastal Karnataka. He urges govt action for fair compensation and reclassification of areca as a horticultural crop. Read more.
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta intervenes to expedite delayed Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) payments for thousands of eligible farmers. Read about the directive and the reasons behind the hold-up.
Telangana High Court overturns job order for widow, citing fabricated documents and delayed application. Learn how the court upheld compassionate appointment principles.
After threat of intensified protests, 16,000 grape farmers in Vijayapura district finally receive crop insurance compensation for 2024-25. Learn how drought, rains and crop diseases impacted growers.
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.
Panchkula's horticultural waste disposal plant remains stalled in tendering process for over 6 months, causing untreated waste piles across residential sectors. Mayor reveals interim measures.
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.
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.
Central pollution control team conducts ground assessment in Punjab to evaluate stubble management strategies ahead of winter pollution season. Key focus on machinery availability and farmer awareness.
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.
The 12th Indian Horticulture Congress inaugurated at GKVK, Bengaluru, bringing together 1,500+ experts to address climate-resilient farming and sustainable horticulture practices.
A high-level central team conducts emergency assessment of extensive crop damage in Solapur's flood-ravaged village. Farmers face devastating losses as fields remain submerged.
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.
Ambala farmers raise alarm over suspicious rice procurement patterns, demanding government investigation into mill operations and supply chain discrepancies.
Tensions escalate as Punjab farmers face off with Rajasthan counterparts amid paddy procurement dispute, threatening agricultural supply chains and farmer livelihoods across North India.
Jharkhand government issues urgent 72-hour deadline for farmers to report cyclone Remal damage and secure insurance compensation. Critical window for financial relief.
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh addresses widespread agricultural devastation caused by heavy rainfall and cyclonic storms, revealing compensation plans for affected farmers.