Easiest Dal to Digest: Expert Tips for Better Digestion
Clinical dietitian reveals why moong and masoor dal are easiest on stomach. Learn 3 essential rules for consuming pulses to avoid gas and bloating while maximizing nutrition.
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Chettalli Litchi Fest Unites Farmers, Highlights Off-Season Potential
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.
Study: Delhi's severe smog tripled after groundwater policy
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
Karnataka Congress Leader Seeks MSP Status for Rubber
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Indore Farmers Boost Pulses & Maize Cultivation
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Karnataka Rubber Growers Demand Horticulture Status
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
UP Farmers Advised to Grow High-Value Spices & Medicinal Crops
UP's Horticulture Minister urges farmers to adopt spice & medicinal cultivation for higher income. India's spice market, valued at ₹2 lakh crore, is set to hit ₹5 lakh crore by 2033. Learn how farmers can benefit.
Bantwal woman cheated of Rs 70 lakh in subsidy scam
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
55 Officers Trained in Advanced Orchard Management
Himachal Pradesh horticulture department trains 55 extension officers in advanced orchard management techniques to boost apple production and quality.
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.
India's First Mutant Banana Variety Developed by BARC
BARC creates India's first mutant banana variety with enhanced traits. This agricultural breakthrough promises better yields and disease resistance for farmers nationwide.
Rabi Sowing Area Expected to Exceed Last Year
India's rabi season sowing shows promising growth with area expected to surpass last year's levels. Government reports increased wheat and pulses cultivation. Discover the agricultural trends shaping food security.
18 Acres of Illegal Poppy Destroyed in Manipur
Manipur police destroy nearly 18 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district. Major crackdown on narcotics production continues in the region.
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.
Tungabhadra Dam Repairs Risk Rabi Paddy Crop Loss
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
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.
India's Coffee Board Aims to Double Production by 2047
India's Coffee Board unveils ambitious plan to double coffee production to 7 lakh tonnes by 2047, focusing on quality improvement and farmer support. Discover how this vision will transform India's coffee industry.
530+ Acres of Illicit Poppy Destroyed in Manipur
Joint security forces destroyed over 530 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur during a five-day operation. Major crackdown targets drug trade infrastructure.
Palamu's Poppy Farmers Turn to Legal Crops
Palamu district witnesses historic shift as illegal poppy growers embrace mustard, potatoes & pulses. Police outreach and court sentences drive agricultural transformation in Kekargarh.
Maharashtra Cotton Farming Area Declines Sharply
Maharashtra's cotton cultivation shrinks by 4.59 lakh hectares as high labor costs push farmers to soybean. Production expected to fall to 87.63 lakh bales in 2024-25. Read full analysis.
New Aroma Mission Unit Inaugurated in Meghalaya Village
Meghalaya Aroma Mission launches Field Distillation Unit in Phlangwanbroi, empowering farmers with lemongrass cultivation and value-added agriculture for better livelihoods.
Himachal Farmers Demand Stone Fruit Nurseries in PPP
Himachal Pradesh farmers advocate for PPP model stone fruit nurseries to boost apple cultivation and agricultural diversification. Learn how this initiative could transform regional horticulture.
Karnataka's Tunnel Man & Fruit Pioneers Win Horticulture Awards
Discover the inspiring stories of Karnataka's horticultural heroes - from the tunnel farming innovator to guava and jackfruit pioneers - recognized for transforming Indian agriculture.
Grow Banana Plants Without Seeds: Complete Guide
Discover the revolutionary seedless method to grow healthy banana plants in your Indian backyard. Learn step-by-step techniques using suckers for guaranteed success!
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.
Security forces destroy 30 acres of poppy in Manipur
In a major crackdown on drug cultivation, Indian security forces have destroyed poppy crops spanning 30 acres across Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The coordinated operation marks a significant blow to illegal narcotics production in the troubled region.
India's Coffee Journey: From Bean to Global Brew
Explore the rich history, geographical significance, and key facts about India's coffee industry that every UPSC aspirant should know. Discover how Indian coffee became global!
India's Mission: Pulse Self-Sufficiency by 2027
Discover India's ambitious roadmap to achieve complete self-sufficiency in pulses production through innovative farming techniques and strategic government initiatives.
Punjab CM Flags Off Wheat Seed Trucks for Farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launches distribution of high-quality wheat seeds to farmers across the state, reinforcing government's commitment to agricultural prosperity.
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