Frost Damages Mustard, Cumin Crops in Jaisalmer
Farmers in Jaisalmer's canal areas report severe frost damaging mustard and cumin crops. The cold wave has turned the district into a 'cold chamber', threatening yields.
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Rain in Trichy Delta Worries Farmers Over Lodging Paddy Crops
Moderate rainfall in Trichy and delta districts has farmers anxious as samba and thaladi paddy crops near harvest begin to lodge. Officials urge drainage measures.
Mysuru GI Crops Get Export Boost to Fight Extinction
Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru betel leaves face extinction but APEDA and horticulture department intervention opens global export opportunities for farmers.
India's Rabi Crop Sowing Rises 2.8% to 64.42M Hectares
India's winter crop sowing for 2025-26 has expanded by 1.76 million hectares to 64.42 million hectares, marking a 2.8% increase from last year, driven by favorable soil moisture from above-normal monsoon rains.
Rabi Crop Sowing Up 17%, Farm Output Rises
India's rabi crop sowing has increased by 17% this season, driven by favorable weather and government support. This boost enhances agricultural productivity and food security.
Mysuru's GI Crops Get Global Export Lifeline
Nanjangud Rasabale and Mysuru betel leaves face extinction due to marketing woes. A new export initiative with APEDA aims to save them and fetch farmers premium prices. Read more.
Himachal's Dry Spell Puts Apple, Rabi Crops at Risk
A prolonged dry spell in Himachal Pradesh threatens apple yields and rabi crops. Farmers resort to artificial chilling methods. Read about the impact on the state's economy.
North India Cold Wave to Ease After January 14
IMD forecasts relief from severe cold in North India after Jan 14. Delhi's Palam recorded 3.0°C, the second-lowest since 2010. Read about the impact on crops and fog predictions.
Patna Lab Finds Hope in Bioremediation for Arsenic Menace
Scientists at Patna Science College are pioneering bioremediation to grow safe food in toxic soil, offering a sustainable solution to Bihar's arsenic and fluoride crisis. Discover their groundbreaking work.
Punjab farmers make ber cultivation profitable alternative
Punjab farmers are transforming ber (Indian jujube) into a commercial success, offering high returns with minimal water. Discover how this climate-resilient fruit is reshaping agriculture.
Safflower Farming Revives in Pune, Solapur, Ahilyanagar
Safflower (kardai) cultivation in Pune division surges past 150% of target this rabi season. Solapur leads with 166% achievement. Discover the reasons behind this oilseed crop's dramatic comeback.
Maharashtra Jowar Farming Drops Drastically After Floods
Maharashtra's iconic jowar crop faces a severe crisis as extreme monsoon rains wipe out nearly 2 lakh hectares of cultivation. Discover the impact on farmers, prices, and the state's staple food.
Cold Wave, Dense Fog to Continue Across India: IMD
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.
DGP Orders Action Against Illegal Poppy Cultivation in 7 Districts
DGP Tadasha Mishra reviews poppy cultivation status with 7 district SPs, orders coordinated action, property seizure, and alternative crop promotion. Read the full strategy.
Karnataka Farmers Turn to Sweet Potato as Climate-Resilient Crop
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.
Uttarkashi drought hits pea, wheat crops in Rawai Valley
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.
Bihar cancels 100 fertilizer licences to curb irregularities
Bihar's agriculture department takes stringent action against fertilizer sale malpractices. 100 licences cancelled, 132 suspended. Minister Ram Kripal Yadav vows zero tolerance.
Udaipur Farmers Protest Urea Shortage with Satirical Demonstration
Farmers in Udaipur held a unique protest against urea shortage and black marketing. They garlanded donkeys, symbolically mourned a fertiliser bag, and demanded systemic reforms. Read more.
India's CRISPR Alternative Offers Hope for Food Security
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.
Rabi fertiliser subsidy rises by Rs 736 crore
The Centre's fertiliser subsidy for Rabi season climbs by Rs 736 crore to Rs 24,420 crore, driven by increased nutrient-based support. Farmers to benefit from stable DAP and MOP prices.
Weather-Based Crop Insurance Deadline Extended to Jan 15
Kerala's agriculture department extends the WBCIS application deadline to Jan 15 for the rabi season. Farmers urged to apply online for financial protection against climate risks. #Farmers #Kerala
Govt Releases 184 New Crop Varieties for Higher Yield
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.
184 New Crop Varieties Released to Boost Farm Productivity
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 Surpasses China as World's Largest Rice Producer
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
Bhadra Dam to Irrigate Crops for 120 Days Starting Jan 3
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 adds 5 new GI tags, portfolio now at 15
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 Red Gram Farmers Sell Below MSP, Face Crisis
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.
IMD Forecast: Colder Days, Dense Fog to Grip North India
IMD predicts colder temperatures and dense fog across North India, disrupting travel. January 2026 temps likely below normal, impacting rabi crops. Get the full forecast details here.
Colder January Forecast Lifts India's Winter Crop Prospects
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.
Rajkot, Saurashtra-Kutch hit by unseasonal rain
Unseasonal rainfall in Rajkot and Saurashtra-Kutch disrupted New Year plans, causing waterlogging and traffic chaos. Farmers fear crop damage. IMD forecasts more showers.
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