India's fertilizer subsidy, costing ₹1.83 trillion, is plagued by leakages and soil damage. Shifting to direct cash transfers via e-RUPI could save billions, empower farmers, and restore soil health. Read the full analysis.
CM Siddaramaiah launches a state-level project promoting scientific soil management and water use in sugarcane farming to improve yields and farmer income. Learn about the key initiatives.
University VC urges farmers to test soil & water yearly for healthy yields. New rice variety launched, spice branding & youth in agriculture highlighted at Mudigere fair. Read more.
A new state-of-the-art FDA lab in Pune's Moshi will slash testing delays for food and drug samples from over two months to swift results, boosting enforcement across five districts.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
BrowserStack unveils Test Failure Analysis Agent, an AI-powered tool that automates debugging, reducing analysis time from hours to minutes. Discover how it boosts developer productivity.
Alarming data reveals over 90% of Coimbatore's soil is poor quality for farming due to low organic carbon. Discover how organic farming methods offer a solution and the challenges farmers face in adopting them.
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
Punjab Agriculture University experts identify seleniferous soil in Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur, causing toxicity. Learn about GIS mapping, health risks, and gypsum-based solutions for farmers.
Over 125 students in Kanpur learned how crop residue boosts soil fertility at a KVK awareness event. Soil scientist Khalil Kha led the informative session. Read more about this key agricultural initiative.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
Bengaluru is set to receive a central drug testing laboratory, significantly reducing wait times for sample analysis reports. Approval from the Centre is pending. Read more.
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi urges farmers to join upcoming Kisan Pathshalas for Rabi 2025-26. Learn innovations for soil quality & higher profits. Key dates from Dec 8-29.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
ICAR-DCR Puttur celebrated World Soil Day with lectures, demonstrations & soil card distribution for farmers, focusing on 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities'. Learn about key soil management practices.
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Discover four powerful books that explain the silent crisis beneath our feet. Learn why soil degradation threatens our future and what we can do to heal it. Start reading to save our planet!
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
Union agriculture ministry highlights India's agri-startup boom at NASE-2025 in Dharwad. Event features 150 startups, soil health focus, and student hackathon. Discover the future of farming.
Discover the vital ecological functions of soil hidden beneath India's urban landscapes—from parks to streets. Learn why protecting this resource is key to sustainable city living.
Chamba administration creates multi-level committees to regulate fertiliser sales, prevent smuggling, and promote judicious use after Delhi blast linked to ammonium nitrate.
BCCI curator selects a red-soil pitch at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium for the high-voltage India-South Africa T20 on December 9, promising a high-scoring contest. Read details.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are using Bollywood actor Sunny Leone's posters to shield their bountiful crops from the 'evil eye'. Discover this unique modern twist on an ancient superstition.
Wildlife activists allege the Karnataka Forest Department violated multiple norms by using heavy machinery to dig pits in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Read the full report.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Gramajanya Farmers' Producer Company in Puttur during Mann Ki Baat. Director Ramapratheek Kariyal calls it a major boost for farmer activities. Read more.
KVK Dalipnagar educates 70+ farmers in Amauli Thakurain on converting crop residue into soil nutrients. Learn how to access 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery for sustainable farming.
Explore how India's diverse soil types influence crop patterns, regional agriculture, and the growing soil health crisis threatening food security. Learn about sustainable solutions.
Thousands of Punjab farmers gathered at Chandigarh's Sector 43 ground demanding MSP law, loan waivers. Traffic disrupted but managed via diversions. SKM announces major movement planned for November 28.