Rain in Amritsar Brings Cheer to Farmers
Light showers in Amritsar and parts of Punjab bring much-needed relief to farmers and residents, breaking the intense heatwave. The weather shift improves conditions for the upcoming paddy sowing season.
Light showers in Amritsar and parts of Punjab bring much-needed relief to farmers and residents, breaking the intense heatwave. The weather shift improves conditions for the upcoming paddy sowing season.
IMD predicts colder temperatures and dense fog across North India, disrupting travel. January 2026 temps likely below normal, impacting rabi crops. Get the full forecast details here.
India's IMD forecasts a colder January, aiding key rabi crops like wheat. This weather shift promises higher yields and could ease food inflation. Read the full forecast analysis.
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Unseasonal rainfall in Rajkot and Saurashtra-Kutch disrupted New Year plans, causing waterlogging and traffic chaos. Farmers fear crop damage. IMD forecasts more showers.
Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh recorded 0 mm rainfall in December 2025, a 100% deficit. Meteorologists warn of severe stress on groundwater and rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi warns of strict action, including FIRs and licence cancellation, against forced tagging and overpricing of fertilisers. Read the full story.
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Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
India's rabi sowing reaches 61.4 million hectares, with pulses and oilseeds showing significant gains. Wheat area remains steady. Get the latest crop data and analysis.
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Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
Ludhiana sees a 4000-hectare decline in wheat cultivation over four years as farmers pivot to profitable cash crops like potatoes and maize. Agriculture department data reveals the shifting trends. Explore the reasons and implications.
Bihar's agriculture department mandates weekly inspections of fertiliser traders to prevent hoarding and black marketing, ensuring adequate supply for Rabi season. Read more.
Massive gathering in Tamil Nadu explores tree-based farming for income security. Sadhguru and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocate for policy change. Learn how this model can transform agriculture.
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
ICAR-IIMR Ludhiana's successful maize hybrid seed trial in Punjab promises to slash cultivation costs, double farmer income, and reduce dependency on southern India for seeds. Discover how this breakthrough aids local seed production.
Bihar agriculture department launches intensive drive to check fertiliser stock mismatches at retail outlets, ensuring availability for farmers in the rabi season. 31 FIRs lodged, 83 licenses cancelled.
IMD forecasts dense fog and cold waves across northern and eastern India, disrupting travel. However, agricultural experts confirm the weather is boosting rabi crop sowing, with area up by 8 lakh hectares.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
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Maharashtra farmers face losses as premature flowering in sugar cane reduces weight & sugar content. Experts blame erratic weather & delayed crushing season. Details inside.
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Drumstick prices skyrocket to ₹500 per kg in Krishnagiri district. Supply-demand mismatch, end of harvest season, and wedding demand cited as key reasons. Read more.