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Agri-tech startup MangoFolks wins the CNN-News18 'Think Ahead' award for its platform empowering Indian farmers through community-driven, tech-enabled solutions. Discover how they're transforming agriculture.
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Union Minister Amit Shah promotes organic farming in Rewa, claiming it boosts farmers' income, saves water, and prevents diseases caused by chemical fertilisers. Read his full address.
Bihar Agricultural University launches AI-driven video bulletins for precise weather forecasts and farming advice, empowering over 92,000 cultivators in Bhagalpur region towards climate-smart agriculture.
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India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
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Punjab Agricultural University's retired agronomist Gulshan Mahajan named Weed Science Society of America's 2026 honorary member for lifetime contributions to sustainable farming. Read about his pioneering work.
Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.
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A massive fire broke out at a ginning factory in Anjad, Barwani, destroying hundreds of cotton bales. Firefighters battled flames for over 9 hours. Read the full report on the incident and ongoing investigation.
Amarjit Singh Bhangu from Jalandhar turned to organic farming, creating such high demand for his jaggery and shakkar that orders are booked until March 2027. Discover his inspiring journey.
One side of Nagpur's crucial Lohapul underpass near Cotton Market reopened Friday, relieving daily commuters after a complete shutdown for railway expansion work. Read about the impact and official statements.
Union Minister Amit Shah announces Sahkari Insurance Services & a strategy to triple the cooperative sector's GDP contribution. Details on new digital portals & organic farming targets inside.
Uttar Pradesh launches major expansion of its Backyard Poultry Scheme to tackle a daily shortage of 2 crore eggs. New plan targets 75,000 units yearly, involves private players & indigenous breeds.
US Admiral Frank Bradley showed a classified strike video to senators, revealing survivors on a drug boat. This intensifies the probe into Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the Venezuela operation.
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A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.