Agriculture

Maharashtra Enables Offline Crop Registration Amid App Glitches

The Maharashtra government has permitted offline crop registration to assist farmers facing technical issues with the digital application.

08 Nov 2026

RBI Proposes Stricter Verification for Farm Loans and Revised PSL Norms

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced new guidelines to tighten the verification process for farm loans and to recalibrate the calculation of the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target for banks.

08 Nov 2026

Tamil Nadu Extends Crop Loan Waiver Eligibility by One Month

The Tamil Nadu government has restructured its crop loan waiver scheme, adding an extra month to the eligibility window for farmers.

07 Nov 2026

Australia Eyes Entry into India's Pigeonpea Supply Chain

Australia is poised to become part of India’s pigeonpea supply chain, BusinessLine reports, potentially diversifying the country’s pulse sourcing.

07 Nov 2026

MP CM Yadav: Livestock and dairy boost to increase farmer income

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that integrating livestock and dairy production with farming will significantly enhance farmers' income. He extended Diwali greetings to the state's residents.

07 Nov 2026

Himachal Pradesh Sends First Golden Mahseer Fingerlings to West Bengal

Himachal Pradesh has dispatched its first batch of golden mahseer fingerlings to West Bengal, marking a significant step in the fish's conservation and aquaculture development. The shipment aims to boost local fish farming and support biodiversity initiatives.

07 Nov 2026

Ajmer Farmers Demand 600 Rupees per Quintal for Sugarcane

Farmers in Ajmer have called for the sugarcane price to be set at 600 rupees per quintal, citing rising costs and low market rates.

07 Nov 2026

Punjab's Paddy Arrival and Procurement Exceed 150 Lakh MT

Punjab has recorded a combined arrival and procurement of paddy that has surpassed 150 lakh metric tonnes, according to Agriculture Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak.

07 Nov 2026

Punjab Stubble Burning Cases Exceed 3,000 as Delhi Faces Air Emergency

Punjab authorities report over 3,000 stubble burning incidents, contributing to severe air pollution that has triggered an air emergency in Delhi.

07 Nov 2026

Assam Police Block Sale and Transport of Mizoram Areca Nuts, Traders Protest

Assam police reportedly blocked the sale and movement of areca nuts from Mizoram, sparking protests from traders.

07 Nov 2026

Thousands Stranded on NH-48 as Sugarcane Farmers Protest in Maharashtra

A massive traffic jam on NH‑48 left thousands stranded as sugarcane farmers continue their protest in Maharashtra.

07 Nov 2026

Punjab Farmers Replicate Abdul Kalam’s Pokhran Satellite‑Evasion Technique, Says NDTV

NDTV reports that farmers in Punjab are now employing a method reminiscent of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s satellite‑evasion maneuver during the Pokhran tests. The report links the historic episode with current agricultural practices.

06 Nov 2026