Agriculture

Karnataka Announces Dairy Price Hike, Triggers Public Outcry

The Karnataka government’s decision to raise milk prices has sparked protests from consumers and dairy farmers.

06 Nov 2026

Tripura Seeks Fish Self-Sufficiency at National Fisheries Board Meet

Tripura has urged the National Fisheries Board to support its initiative for achieving self-sufficiency in fish production, aiming to reduce dependency on external sources.

06 Nov 2026

Amritsar Administration Fines Farmer for Stubble Burning

Local authorities in Amritsar have taken strict action against a farmer for burning crop residue, resulting in a fine being issued to curb air pollution.

06 Nov 2026

Ujjain Farmer Wins State Prize After Gir Cow Yields 19 Liters Daily

Gaurav Raghwanshi from Talod village in Ujjain has been awarded first place in the Madhya Pradesh milk production competition, earning a 1 lakh rupee prize for his Gir cow's daily yield of 19 liters.

05 Nov 2026

AQMC issues show-cause notices to SSPs, DCs in five Punjab districts over stubble burning

The Air Quality Management Commission has adopted a strict stance against crop residue burning in Punjab, issuing show-cause notices to officials in Jalandhar, Faridkot, Bathinda, Barnala, and Fazilka.

05 Nov 2026

Punjab’s Fazilka Farmers Cite Waterlogging as Barrier to Stubble Management

Rising groundwater in Fazilka district has left tractors and balers stuck, prompting farmers to tell the CAQM team that conventional stubble‑clearing methods are unworkable in several villages.

05 Nov 2026

Karnataka CM Urges PM Modi to Address Irrigation Shortfalls and Farmers' Demands

The Karnataka chief minister has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for federal assistance to resolve irrigation deficits and to consider the demands raised by the state's farmers.

05 Nov 2026

Punjab Sees Over 2,000 Farm Fires Amid Stubble Burning Surge

Punjab authorities reported more than 2,000 farm fires in the last 24 hours, a sharp rise attributed to stubble burning practices.

05 Nov 2026

Tripura Women in Kalyanpur Find Livelihood Through Flower Cultivation

Women in Kalyanpur, Tripura, have successfully adopted flower cultivation as a sustainable source of income, transforming their agricultural practices.

05 Nov 2026

MP Stubble Fires Expose Lax Enforcement of Ban, Raise Environmental Concerns

Intense stubble burning in Madhya Pradesh has highlighted the weak enforcement of existing bans, raising serious environmental and public health concerns.

05 Nov 2026

Stubble Burning Degrades Punjab Air Quality; Khanna AQI Hits 256

Air quality in Punjab has deteriorated significantly due to stubble burning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Khanna reaching 256.

05 Nov 2026

Ziro Chrysanthemums Flagged Off for New Delhi

A consignment of chrysanthemums grown in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, has been flagged off for delivery to New Delhi, highlighting the region's agricultural exports.

05 Nov 2026