Agriculture

Karnataka Sugarcane MSP Tensions: Factory Owners, Unions Set to Meet

As sugarcane farmers in Karnataka intensify pressure over Minimum Support Price (MSP) issues, factory owners and unions have scheduled a meeting to resolve the ongoing dispute.

04 Nov 2026

Rajasthan Farmer Shifts To Solar-Powered Chillies, Tomatoes

A farmer in Rajasthan has transitioned from traditional crops like wheat and bajra to high-value vegetables such as chillies and tomatoes, utilizing solar energy for irrigation.

04 Nov 2026

Punjab Stubble Burning: Black Carbon Laced Smoke Reaches Delhi, Affects Haryana, UP

Smoke from stubble burning in Punjab, laden with harmful black carbon, has reached Delhi and affected air quality in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

04 Nov 2026

Sikkim Milk Output Jumps 79% in Decade, Says Union Minister

A Union Minister stated that Sikkim has achieved a 79 percent increase in milk production over the last ten years, highlighting significant growth in the state's dairy sector.

04 Nov 2026

Centre to set up Centre of Excellence for Sikkim's indigenous Siri cattle

The Union Minister has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to the conservation and development of Sikkim's indigenous Siri cattle breed.

04 Nov 2026

Sikkim Dairy Sector Sees 79% Surge in Milk Production Over Decade

Sikkim's dairy industry has achieved a significant milestone, recording a 79% increase in milk production over the last ten years.

04 Nov 2026

Gurdaspur: Stubble burning cases double to 100; AQMC notices DC, SP

The Air Quality Management Commission has issued notices to the District Collector and Superintendent of Police in Gurdaspur after recording 100 stubble burning incidents, a significant rise from 53 in the same period last year.

04 Nov 2026

Poultry Industry Demands ₹110/kg for Live Chicken

The poultry sector has called for a live chicken price of ₹110 per kilogram, urging authorities to adjust market rates.

04 Nov 2026

Government Halts Paddy Procurement at Firozpur Chawani Market in Jalandhar

The state procurement of paddy has been stopped at the Firozpur Chawani market in Jalandhar, affecting local farmers awaiting government purchase.

03 Nov 2026

Low Rainfall Causes Minimal Damage to Goa's Paddy Crop, Officials Say

State agricultural officials report that the recent shortfall in rainfall has had only a limited effect on the current paddy season in Goa.

03 Nov 2026

Karnataka Fishermen Switch to Petrol as Kerosene Prices Soar

Rising kerosene costs are forcing Karnataka fishermen to switch to petrol, yet 95% of their boats remain out of water due to financial constraints.

03 Nov 2026

Viral Video Captures Mushroom Cultivation Process in India

A video circulating online showcases the operations of a mushroom grower in India, offering a glimpse into the cultivation process.

03 Nov 2026