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.
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.
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.
IMD forecasts dense fog and cold waves across northern and eastern India, disrupting travel. However, agricultural experts confirm the weather is boosting rabi crop sowing, with area up by 8 lakh hectares.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlines a cooperative-led roadmap for Haryana, highlighting MSP for 24 crops, a rising agriculture budget, and the upcoming 'Bharat Taxi' app. Read more.
A wild elephant entered farms in Mavanatham village, Erode, damaging ragi crops. Farmers chased it away using firecrackers after forest staff delay. They demand a permanent solution.
A prolonged dry spell in Himachal Pradesh since October threatens Rabi crops. Agriculture experts warn of 5-10% wheat production loss if rains don't arrive soon. Read the full report.
Discover how black cumin (kalonji), a staple in Indian kitchens, is backed by science for improving cholesterol, reducing fat cells, and supporting metabolic health. Learn easy ways to include it in your diet.
A severe cold wave in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts is damaging rabi crops like maize and vegetables, affecting livestock, and raising farmer concerns. Experts advise precautionary measures.
Herhunj police in Latehar district eradicated poppy vegetation on 16 acres of forest land using drones and five tractors. Officer Krishnapal Singh Pavaiya details the operation. Read more.
A prolonged dry spell in Himachal Pradesh threatens apple orchards and rabi crops. Farmers face significant losses as experts warn of severe impact. Read more.
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Japanese research reveals daily black cumin seed consumption significantly reduces bad cholesterol, increases good cholesterol, and supports weight management naturally.
India's kharif rice production reaches record 124.5 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 1.7 MT from last year. Discover how monsoon impacted crops and sector performance.
India's kharif food grain production estimated at 173.3 million tonnes for 2024-25. Rice output reaches 108.5 million tonnes. Discover key agricultural insights and crop performance data.
Discover how jeera water actually supports weight loss while debunking common misconceptions. Learn the right way to prepare and time your cumin water for maximum benefits.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to direct central agencies to procure grains at MSP amid price crash. State cultivated maize on 17.94L hectares, green gram on 4.16L hectares this Kharif.
ICAR patents indigenous TnpB gene editing technology, offering a miniature alternative to CRISPR. This breakthrough promises cheaper, IP-free GE crop development for Indian farmers.
Severe cyclonic storm Motha devastates agricultural lands across Andhra Pradesh, damaging crops worth crores and affecting thousands of farmers. Complete details on the destruction and government response.
Farmers in Ahmedabad district appeal to Gujarat's Water Minister to reverse decision halting water supply in Right Bank Canal, citing threat to standing crops during critical growth phase.
Unexpected rainfall across Gujarat forces state government to postpone MSP crop procurement, leaving farmers anxious about market arrivals and price stability.
In a sharp rebuttal, ICAR challenges GM-Free India's allegations about unauthorized GM rice field trials, calling them unfounded and detrimental to agricultural advancement. Get the full story on this scientific controversy.
Severe Cyclone Montha batters Andhra Pradesh, causing massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture with 300 electric poles uprooted and 20,000 acres of paddy crops devastated in latest weather disaster.
As freshwater scarcity threatens global food security, scientists explore an unconventional solution: growing crops with saltwater. Discover how saline agriculture could transform arid regions and ensure food sovereignty.
Discover the digestive benefits of two popular cumin remedies. Learn which one - roasted cumin or jeera water - works better for bloating, indigestion, and overall gut health according to Ayurvedic principles.
Discover how drinking simple cumin water daily for 30 days can revolutionize your digestion, boost immunity, and transform your health from within. Ancient remedy meets modern science.