Agriculture

Paddy stubble burning drops 26.6% in seven states; Punjab leads cases

Stubble burning incidents have decreased by 26.6% across seven Indian states, with Punjab recording the highest number of cases.

03 Nov 2026

Karnataka Cane Farmers to Gherao DC Offices Today

Cane farmers in Karnataka are set to surround District Collector offices today to protest against unresolved issues regarding cane procurement.

03 Nov 2026

Maharashtra sets up drought panel, approves ₹291.91 crore for flood‑hit farmers

The Maharashtra government has formed a drought‑mitigation panel and sanctioned a ₹291.91 crore relief package for farmers hit by recent floods, after declaring drought in several talukas due to deficient rainfall in 2026.

03 Nov 2026

Rajasthan Farmers Face Delayed Rabi Sowing as Heat and Dryness Persist

High temperatures and a persistent rainfall deficit have pushed back the start of the rabi sowing season in Rajasthan, according to state agriculture officials.

03 Nov 2026

Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Inaugurate Sikkim Dairy Projects on Nov 2-3

Rajiv Ranjan Singh is scheduled to inaugurate several dairy projects in Sikkim on November 2 and 3, marking a significant step for the state's dairy sector.

02 Nov 2026

Sikkim's Soreng Becomes India's First Organic Fisheries Cluster

Soreng in Sikkim has been designated as the country's first organic fisheries cluster, marking a significant milestone for sustainable aquaculture in India.

02 Nov 2026

Ludhiana Farmers Protest DAP Fertilizer Shortage Under BKU (Lakhowal) Leadership

Farmers in Ludhiana expressed severe anger over the acute shortage of DAP fertilizer, organizing a protest march led by the BKU (Lakhowal) leadership.

02 Nov 2026

ICAR's Aqua Village model boosts fish productivity in Meghalaya

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is enhancing fish production in Meghalaya through its Aqua Village initiative, focusing on sustainable aquaculture practices.

02 Nov 2026

Centre to Launch 57 Dairy Cooperatives in Sikkim to Boost Rural Livelihoods

An Indian Union Minister is set to launch plans for establishing 57 dairy cooperatives in Sikkim. The initiative aims to strengthen the dairy sector and improve rural economic opportunities in the state.

02 Nov 2026

Sikkim Milk Lab Launched Under National Programme for Dairy Development

A new milk laboratory has been established in Sikkim as part of the National Programme for Dairy Development, aimed at enhancing quality control in the dairy sector.

02 Nov 2026

Stubble Falls on Farm Worker in Kota, Worker Dies

A pile of stubble fell on a farm worker in Kota, Rajasthan, killing him. The worker had been brought from Bundi to Kota.

02 Nov 2026

Police Register Cases Against Six Farmers for Stubble Burning in Faridkot

Police in Faridkot have registered cases against six farmers for violating environmental norms by burning crop residue.

02 Nov 2026