UP hikes sugarcane price by ₹30/quintal - biggest since 2017
In a major pre-election move, Uttar Pradesh government increases sugarcane procurement price to ₹370 per quintal, delivering massive relief to farmers ahead of crushing season.
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Doddaballapur Farmers Protest Forced Land Acquisition
Hundreds of farmers in Doddaballapur stage massive protest against compulsory land acquisition for industrial corridor, demanding fair compensation and transparency in the process.
PUNGRAIN Leads Ludhiana Paddy Procurement Race
PUNGRAIN emerges as Ludhiana's paddy procurement champion, purchasing over 1.5 lakh metric tonnes directly from farmers at MSP. Discover how this government agency is leading agricultural support initiatives.
78-yr-old farmer vs Kangana: 'My honour won't step back'
In an inspiring David vs Goliath story, 78-year-old farmer Sardar Surat Singh Khanda takes a bold stand against actress Kangana Ranaut in Chandigarh court, refusing to compromise his dignity.
Himachal Youth: Turn Soil into Gold! Farming Career Call
Former CSKHPKV VC Dr. KC Sharma makes passionate appeal to Himachal's youth to embrace agriculture as profitable profession with modern opportunities in horticulture and food processing.
₹37,952 Cr Fertilizer Subsidy for 2025 Rabi Season Approved
Indian Cabinet greenlights substantial P&K fertilizer subsidy for upcoming rabi season, ensuring affordable inputs for millions of farmers nationwide.
India's Coffee Journey: From Bean to Global Brew
Explore the rich history, geographical significance, and key facts about India's coffee industry that every UPSC aspirant should know. Discover how Indian coffee became global!
Union Bank & Indian Bank Get RBI Nod for Overseas Merger
In a strategic banking sector reform, Union Bank of India and Indian Bank receive RBI approval to merge overseas operations. This landmark decision enhances international presence across 13+ countries including UK, UAE, and Hong Kong.
Late Monsoon Rains Destroy India's Crops
Unseasonal late monsoon downpours have devastated standing crops across India, pushing farmers into financial distress and threatening food security. Learn how this climate anomaly is impacting agriculture.
Saline Agriculture: India's Farming Future
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.
Kerala student drops agriculture course over high fees
Aspiring agriculture student in Kerala drops out after college demands ₹4.5 lakh annual fee, highlighting the affordability crisis in professional education.
Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Demand ₹35K/Tonne, Protest Oct 30
Thousands of sugarcane growers in Karnataka are gearing up for a major protest on October 30, demanding increased prices and government support amid rising production costs.
Chouhan to ICAR: Fill Vacancies to Boost Farm Education
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs ICAR to immediately fill all vacant positions, emphasizing urgent reforms in agricultural education and research to transform India's farming sector.
India's Potato Production Drops 15% Amid Climate Crisis
India's potato production sees sharp 15% decline to 56 million tonnes as extreme weather and soaring temperatures disrupt farming. Maharashtra, West Bengal hit hardest.
India's Mission: Pulse Self-Sufficiency by 2027
Discover India's ambitious roadmap to achieve complete self-sufficiency in pulses production through innovative farming techniques and strategic government initiatives.
India's Farming Revolution: Path to Atmanirbhar Agriculture
Expert analysis reveals how strategic reforms in agricultural infrastructure, technology and policies can make India's farming sector self-reliant and globally competitive.
Punjab Farmers Revive Fields Through Collective Action
In a remarkable community-driven initiative, Punjab farmers are transforming degraded agricultural fields using traditional water conservation methods and collective farming practices.
Lakhimpur plants 7500 Som saplings to revive sericulture
Lakhimpur district administration launches ambitious sericulture revival project with 7,500 Som saplings, creating new livelihood opportunities and promoting sustainable agriculture in Assam.
Cyclone Mocha Threatens Ganjam's Paddy Harvest
Ganjam district farmers race against time as Cyclone Mocha approaches, threatening to destroy ready-to-harvest paddy crops worth millions. Read about their desperate efforts to save their livelihood.
Indian Coffee Global Hit, Desi Dogs Join Armed Forces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reveals India's coffee industry is brewing international success while indigenous dogs find new roles in national security forces.
PM Modi Praises Koraput Coffee in Mann Ki Baat Address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Odisha's Koraput coffee as a premium brew with global potential during his Mann Ki Baat address, praising tribal farmers' sustainable cultivation methods.
Indian Coffee Wins Global Acclaim: PM Modi
Discover how Indian coffee is winning hearts worldwide as Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights its global popularity in his latest Mann Ki Baat address, showcasing India's agricultural excellence.
Heatwaves Wilt Kashmir's Prized Saffron Harvest
Unprecedented heatwaves in Kashmir devastate saffron crops, threatening the world's most expensive spice and livelihoods of local farmers. Climate change impacts become painfully visible.
1.3M Children in Labour in Pakistan's Sindh: Survey
A groundbreaking government survey exposes alarming child labour crisis in Sindh, with agriculture sector employing majority of young workers. Disturbing findings reveal education deprivation and hazardous working conditions.
Haryana CM suspends officials in procurement scam
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini takes decisive action against officials involved in wheat procurement fraud. Two officials suspended as government vows zero tolerance for corruption in agricultural schemes.
Haryana FIR in Paddy-Bajra Procurement Fraud
Haryana authorities uncover massive fraud in government crop purchases. Multiple FIRs to be filed against traders manipulating moisture meters and quality checks in paddy and bajra procurement schemes.
Abu Dhabi Food Week Seals AED 6.6bn Deals
The inaugural Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi concludes triumphantly, securing AED 6.6 billion worth of international food trade agreements and positioning the UAE as a global food security hub.
Odisha OKs ₹1523 Cr Crop Diversification for Farmers
Odisha government approves massive ₹1523 crore scheme to transform agriculture through crop diversification, benefiting 2 lakh farmers across 177 blocks with focus on millets and cash crops.
DMK paddy procurement failure exposed by PMK
PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss accuses Tamil Nadu's DMK government of massive paddy procurement failure, leaving farmers unpaid and struggling amid election promises.
Mysuru Farmers Protest Inadequate Crop Loss Compensation
Mysuru farmers are raising their voices against inadequate compensation for crop losses, demanding immediate revision of NDRF payout rates to reflect current agricultural realities.
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