Agriculture

Haryana Crop Burning Drops 65%, Gurgaon Records Zero Hotspots

Haryana has reported a 65% decline in crop burning, marking the lowest level in seven years, with Gurgaon recording zero satellite-detected farm fires.

02 Nov 2026

Punjab Border Farmers Face Wild Animals and Strict Work Hours

Farmers in Punjab's border areas face significant challenges due to the threat of wild animals and restricted working hours, making cultivation difficult despite their own land.

02 Nov 2026

Ladakh Farmers Harvest Saffron in 30 Days, Boosting Income Hopes

A farming experiment in Ladakh yielded nearly 22 grams of saffron in just four days, signaling a potential new income source for local farmers.

02 Nov 2026

Six Meghalaya Farmers Receive Krishi Gaurav Samman 2026

The Government of Meghalaya has conferred the Krishi Gaurav Samman 2026 upon six farmers to recognize their exceptional contributions to the state's agricultural sector.

02 Nov 2026

Punjab Farmers Near Pakistan Border Struggle to Cultivate Amid Limited Working Hours

Farmers in Punjab's border districts report that cultivating their own land has become a major challenge, with only a few hours available for work each day.

02 Nov 2026

VST Records 3,519 Tractor & Power Tiller Sales in October 2026

VST has reported the sale of 3,519 tractors and power tillers in October 2026, highlighting continued demand in the agricultural machinery sector.

02 Nov 2026

Karnataka Approves Milk Price Hike, Goa Dairy Keeps Prices Steady

The Karnataka government has sanctioned an increase in milk prices, while Goa Dairy has chosen to keep its rates unchanged.

02 Nov 2026

Arunachal to Launch Northeast's First Geothermal Drying Unit in Dirang

Arunachal Pradesh is set to commission the Northeast region's first geothermal-powered drying facility in Dirang to assist local farmers.

01 Nov 2026

Delhi Farmers Launch Tractor Rally Demanding Higher Circle Rates

Farmers in Delhi have organized a tractor and bike rally to demand an increase in circle rates for their produce.

01 Nov 2026

Bihar CM Inaugurates First VegFed Vegetable Outlet in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Smriti Chauhan inaugurated the state's first vegetable outlet near Patna Zoo Gate No. 2, with plans to open 200 such centers in the initial phase.

01 Nov 2026

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Announces Aid for Marathwada Farmers

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has unveiled a package to support farmers in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, aiming to address crop distress and improve livelihoods.

01 Nov 2026

Govt Doubles Wheat Auction Volume Amid Rising Prices Across India

The Indian government has decided to double the quantity of wheat available for auction in response to the recent surge in market prices across the country.

01 Nov 2026