Agriculture

Groundwater Levels Drop Across 554 Mandals in Telangana

A recent assessment shows that groundwater tables have fallen in 554 mandals across Telangana, raising concerns over water security.

05 Nov 2026

Maharashtra Sugarcane Farmers' Protest Causes Traffic Chaos on Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway

Sugarcane farmers from Maharashtra have intensified their protest, leading to significant traffic disruptions on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway.

05 Nov 2026

India Boosts Wheat Procurement Target at MSP by 15%

The government has raised the wheat procurement target at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by 15%, aiming to support farmers and stabilize market prices.

05 Nov 2026

Mohali Farmers Submit Memo Demanding Start of Paddy Procurement

Farmers in Mohali, Punjab, have submitted a memorandum to the SDM, urging the immediate commencement of paddy procurement.

05 Nov 2026

Sikkim to Establish Siri Cattle Conservation Centre, Says Vajiram & Ravi

The state government of Sikkim has announced plans to set up a dedicated conservation centre for the endangered Siri cattle breed, as reported by Vajiram & Ravi.

04 Nov 2026

Himachal's Kullu exports 1.3 MT of Sinduri pomegranates to Dubai

Himachal Pradesh has exported 1.3 metric tonnes of high-quality Sinduri pomegranates from Kullu to Dubai, marking a significant step for the state's horticulture sector.

04 Nov 2026

Farmer Charged in Amritsar for Stubble Burning in Fields

Amritsar police have lodged a case against a farmer accused of burning crop residue in his fields, citing violation of environmental rules.

04 Nov 2026

Agrometeorology Scientist Urges Continuation of Micro-Scale Development Projects in Western Ghats

An agrometeorology scientist has called for the sustained implementation of micro and small development projects in the Western Ghats, emphasizing their importance for local agriculture and ecosystem resilience.

04 Nov 2026

Tamil Nadu: 11 Milch Cows Die in Salem, Bacterial Infection Suspected

Eleven milch cows in Salem district died, officials say a bacterial infection may be responsible, while the state’s animal husbandry minister denies any bird flu outbreak in Namakkal.

04 Nov 2026

Ludhiana SDM Visits Fields to Deter Stubble Burning, Appeals to Farmers

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Ludhiana visited local agricultural fields to discourage stubble burning and directly appealed to farmers to avoid setting fires to crop residue.

04 Nov 2026

Barmer Farmers Warned of Pomegranate 'Uktha' Disease Threat

Agricultural expert Dr. Pradeep Pagaria has warned farmers in Barmer, Rajasthan, about the rising threat of the 'Uktha' disease in pomegranate crops, advising early detection and scientific treatment.

04 Nov 2026

Bihar CM to launch sugarcane nursery and gur plant in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar will inaugurate a new sugarcane nursery, mechanization bank, and gur processing plant in Nautanpur, Patna, to boost the state's sugar industry.

04 Nov 2026