Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta intervenes to expedite delayed Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) payments for thousands of eligible farmers. Read about the directive and the reasons behind the hold-up.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
After threat of intensified protests, 16,000 grape farmers in Vijayapura district finally receive crop insurance compensation for 2024-25. Learn how drought, rains and crop diseases impacted growers.
India's kharif foodgrain production is projected to reach 173.33 million tonnes in 2025-26, boosted by a good monsoon. This increase may help control food inflation. Read more for a detailed crop-wise analysis.
India's rabi season sowing shows promising growth with area expected to surpass last year's levels. Government reports increased wheat and pulses cultivation. Discover the agricultural trends shaping food security.
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal helps ailing farmer by sowing wheat in Baupur, showcasing community support during agricultural crisis. Read this inspiring story.
Gujarat government's relief packages attract massive farmer registrations. Over 9.31 lakh farmers register for groundnut sales, 2.5 times higher than last year. Extended power supply announced for rabi season.
Shocking results from Punjab's crop cutting experiments show paddy yields have dropped dramatically to just 8 quintals per hectare, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods in India's breadbasket.
Punjab faces agricultural crisis as farmers rush to clear paddy fields through stubble burning, with wheat sowing deadline approaching and farm fires surging dramatically across the state.
The Gujarat government announces comprehensive financial assistance for farmers facing crop devastation from unexpected rainfall. Learn about the relief measures and eligibility criteria.
Farmers' union SKM announces pan-India protests at district collectorates on November 4, demanding immediate government action to prevent delayed Rabi crop sowing amid critical agricultural concerns.
Gujarat Chief Minister issues urgent directive for rapid assessment of agricultural losses following unexpected rainfall, promising farmer support and compensation.
Severe Cyclone Montha leaves trail of destruction across Andhra Pradesh with massive infrastructure damage, agricultural losses, and thousands of displaced families. Complete damage assessment report.
Unexpected rainfall across Gujarat forces state government to postpone MSP crop procurement, leaving farmers anxious about market arrivals and price stability.
Punjab farmers confront agricultural emergency as paddy straw bales remain uncollected, threatening crucial wheat sowing season and raising pollution concerns across the state.
Punjab farmers face agricultural emergency as delayed straw bale collection threatens wheat sowing season. Learn how this crisis impacts crops and livelihoods.
Air quality commission takes urgent action as stubble burning cases surge in Punjab and Haryana, threatening northern India's air pollution levels.
Agricultural experts predict a sharp increase in stubble burning cases across Punjab's farming belt, threatening to choke North India with toxic smog as harvesting season peaks.
Jalandhar district achieves remarkable 70% paddy procurement target with over 1.70 lakh metric tons already purchased from local farmers, signaling strong agricultural output.
Innovative farmers in Sirsa and Fatehabad districts are transforming crop residue ash into valuable resources, creating new revenue streams while combating air pollution.
In a major breakthrough, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government has successfully negotiated with protesting farmers, offering complete loan waivers and increased crop prices to end the deadlock.
Heavy rainfall devastates agricultural lands across Jharkhand, destroying standing crops and vegetables, leaving farmers in distress and threatening food supplies.
Punjab and Haryana farmers resort to stubble burning to combat pink stem borer infestation during wheat sowing season, raising environmental concerns amidst agricultural challenges.
Maharashtra farmers receive meager compensation of just ₹3 to ₹21 under government crop insurance scheme, calling it a cruel joke amid rising agricultural costs.
Punjab government withdraws controversial order assigning stubble burning monitoring duties to teachers after widespread protests. Ferozepur district administration reverses decision following educator backlash.
Unprecedented unseasonal rainfall wreaks havoc across Gujarat farmlands, destroying crops worth crores. CM Bhupendra Patel initiates urgent damage assessment survey to provide farmer relief.
Punjab witnesses alarming spike in farm fires with 283 new cases reported in a single day, raising serious concerns about air quality and environmental health across North India.
Punjab Agricultural University trains service providers in advanced paddy straw management techniques to combat stubble burning and promote sustainable farming practices in Ludhiana.
Jalandhar officials push for sustainable straw management solutions as farmers face burning restrictions. Learn about new alternatives and government support.