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.
Silver price today soared nearly 4% to a record high of ₹2,32,200/kg on MCX. Global spot silver also hit an all-time peak. Discover the driving factors behind this rally.
Flour millers in Sindh protest against the provincial government's wheat policy, alleging subsidies unfairly benefit traders and threaten food security. Read the full story.
Months after devastating floods, farmers in Sultanpur Lodhi's Baupur Mand area face a race against time to clear sand and silt for maize sowing. Seechewal leads volunteer efforts. Read the full story.
Chicago wheat prices fell for the first time in four sessions, while soybeans ticked higher. Concerns over Black Sea grain trade disruptions due to escalated Russia-Ukraine conflict limited losses. Get the latest market analysis.
Pooja Pal, a 17-year-old from Barabanki, wins the PM Bal Puraskar for her innovative dust-free wheat thresher. Discover her inspiring journey from a thatched hut to national recognition.
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.
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday, influenced by weak global trends. Get the latest 22K and 24K gold rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and other major Indian cities here.
MCX Gold and Silver prices show strong bullish momentum. Expert Abhilash Koikkara of Nuvama sets targets of ₹137,000 for Gold and ₹210,000 for Silver. Read the full technical outlook and trading strategy.
Tamil Nadu farmers demand immediate high-level talks to finalize the samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy before January harvests. They cite delays and seek MSP incentives matching other states.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Activists in Punjab undertake a massive effort to level silt-covered fields and sow wheat for farmers devastated by floods. Over 800 acres in Fazilka district have been restored. Read the full story of resilience and community support.
For the first time, CAQM directs Punjab and Haryana to monitor and prevent wheat stubble burning in summer, extending its pollution fight beyond the paddy season. Learn about the alarming fire counts and new action plans.
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
Discover the protein, calories & digestion time of 9 popular Indian rotis like whole wheat, jowar & bajra. An Ayurvedic guide to choosing the right roti for your health.
Discover the key differences between Khapli and Sharbati wheat flour. Learn which is better for digestion, soft rotis, and health to choose the right atta for your Indian kitchen.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviews paddy procurement, orders increase in centres to 5000. Over Rs 1,984 crore paid to 1.51 lakh farmers. Strict instructions issued on payments & fertiliser supply.
Silver prices in India rose to ₹188 per gram on December 1, 2025. Check today's rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and other major cities. The festive and investment demand is driving the rally.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
Uttar Pradesh government's paddy procurement drive shows remarkable success with 8.28 lakh metric tonnes purchased from 1.39 lakh farmers. CM Yogi ensures 48-hour payments and transparent system. #UttarPradesh #Farmers
OSCSC to purchase 81,200 metric tonnes of paddy from Kendrapada farmers starting January 9 at Rs 3,100 per quintal. 52,092 farmers already registered for the procurement drive.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces severe flour shortage as federal and provincial governments clash over wheat supply. Millions affected by rising prices and empty shelves.
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.
Nutritionists warn storing atta dough releases excess gluten, causing digestive issues. Discover why fresh dough is better and get expert tips for soft, easy-to-digest rotis.
Chicago soybean futures hold near 17-month highs as traders assess China's US purchases. Will the rally continue? Get the latest market analysis and price trends.