Haryana's mandis are overflowing with crops from Punjab, Rajasthan & UP, causing price crashes & farmer distress. Explore the reasons behind this unusual influx and its impact on local markets.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leaders met the Supreme Court committee, demanding a legal MSP for all crops. They also announced a nationwide yatra culminating in a Delhi Mahapanchayat.
IMD warns of continued cold wave and dense fog across NW, Central, and East India, disrupting travel. Rabi crops safe despite harsh conditions. Get the full forecast.
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha delegation to meet Supreme Court-appointed committee and parliamentary panel in Chandigarh on Friday to discuss MSP legal guarantee and other farming concerns.
DGP Tadasha Mishra reviews poppy cultivation status with 7 district SPs, orders coordinated action, property seizure, and alternative crop promotion. Read the full strategy.
Farmers in Karnataka districts like Belagavi and Mysuru are shifting to climate-resilient sweet potato cultivation. Discover how this tuber is becoming a strategic choice for water-scarce regions.
Potato farmers in Assam face severe losses as prices crash below production costs. They blame lack of MSP, cold storage, and influx of cheaper potatoes from UP and Punjab. Read their demands.
Amritsar farmers held a large motorcycle rally to mobilize support for their January 16 dharna. The protest demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Crops in Uttarkashi's Rawai valley dry up after 3 months without rain. Farmers face huge losses as pea and wheat plants wither. Officials urge use of irrigation.
Indian scientists develop indigenous, low-cost genome editing technology using 'jumping genes' to create resilient crops, bypassing costly CRISPR patents and aiming to secure India's agricultural future.
Uttar Pradesh millet farmers chose govt procurement centres over open markets in 2025-26, selling 2.13 lakh MT. 54,253 farmers received timely payments of Rs 598 crore. Read more.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 184 new crop varieties, including Bt cotton & nutri-cereals, to boost productivity, cut costs, and enhance climate resilience for Indian farmers.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 184 new crop varieties, including Bt cotton and nutri-cereals, to increase yield, cut costs, and tackle climate change. Aim: reach farmers in 3 years.
India has overtaken China to become the world's largest rice producer, with a record output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this milestone while releasing 184 new climate-resilient crop varieties. Read more about I
Mysuru farmers met DC Lakshmikanth Reddy, alleging rampant corruption & inhumane treatment. DC assured a review of all taluks within 15 days. Key issues include MSP scheme delays & wild animal menace.
Punjab's village councils pass resolutions seeking repeal of the Gramin Rajasthan Sehkari Samiti Act, 2023, aligning with farmer protests. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver.
Shivamogga & Davanagere farmers rejoice as Bhadra Reservoir's IAC approves 120-day water release for summer crops. Learn the schedule and key decisions from the 88th meeting.
Goa's GI list grows to 15 with 5 new agricultural products, including unique mangoes, rice, and brinjal. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant says this empowers farmers and boosts local economy. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh's red gram farmers face distress sales at Rs 6,500/quintal, far below the Rs 8,000 MSP. Falling yields and delayed govt procurement deepen the agrarian crisis. Read more.
India's IMD forecasts a colder January, aiding key rabi crops like wheat. This weather shift promises higher yields and could ease food inflation. Read the full forecast analysis.
Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh recorded 0 mm rainfall in December 2025, a 100% deficit. Meteorologists warn of severe stress on groundwater and rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Read more.
Nafed's MSP procurement in Pune's Junnar offers relief to soybean growers hit by erratic rains. 70 tonnes bought at Rs 5,328/quintal, ensuring fair prices. Learn how this intervention countered distress sales.
CSAUT Kanpur scientists develop high-yield wheat for alkaline soil & late-sow mustard for UP. Boost for state's farmers with disease-resistant crops. Read more.
Bihar's cooperative minister announces major digital push for PACS, with 4,000 units online, 25+ services, and plans for Jan Aushadhi Kendras and vegetable outlets. Read about the state's paddy procurement drive.
The Kisan Mazdoor Panchayat in Barwala, Haryana, highlighted critical issues like land acquisition, canal water supply, and MSP. Read about their key demands and the officials' response.
India's rabi sowing reaches 61.4 million hectares, with pulses and oilseeds showing significant gains. Wheat area remains steady. Get the latest crop data and analysis.
India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.
Ludhiana sees a 4000-hectare decline in wheat cultivation over four years as farmers pivot to profitable cash crops like potatoes and maize. Agriculture department data reveals the shifting trends. Explore the reasons and implications.
A 19-year-old died and a woman was critically injured in Mandya after their car overturned on ragi crops spread for drying on a main road. Police warn farmers against the dangerous practice.