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.
Initial assessments in Odisha's Koraput district reveal minimal agricultural damage despite Cyclone Remal's threat. Officials confirm crops largely protected, with detailed surveys underway.
Bharatiya Kisan Union escalates pressure for CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in paddy procurement across Karnal district, citing massive farmer exploitation.
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.
Unexpected heavy rainfall in Gujarat's key agricultural regions has devastated standing paddy crops, leaving farmers grappling with substantial financial losses and uncertain futures as harvest season approaches.
Heavy monsoon showers batter South Gujarat districts, leaving Valsad's paddy farmers staring at massive crop destruction and financial ruin as fields submerge.
Punjab witnesses alarming surge in farm fires as stubble burning cases jump by 147 in one day, pushing seasonal tally to 890. Environmental concerns mount across North India.
Goa's political parties unite to demand immediate financial assistance for farmers devastated by unseasonal heavy rainfall. Learn about the crop damage assessment and relief demands.
Discover India's ambitious roadmap to achieve complete self-sufficiency in pulses production through innovative farming techniques and strategic government initiatives.
Opposition Leader R. Ashoka demands immediate government intervention to support Karnataka farmers facing market crisis and crop price collapse.
In a remarkable community-driven initiative, Punjab farmers are transforming degraded agricultural fields using traditional water conservation methods and collective farming practices.
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.
Post-Diwali Delhi wakes up to hazardous air as pollution levels skyrocket despite restrictions. SAFAR data reveals alarming AQI readings across the capital.
Punjab's Ropar district achieves groundbreaking environmental milestone with complete elimination of post-harvest stubble burning, setting new standard for agricultural sustainability.
Maharashtra's 300-year-old Vadale Lake faces ecological crisis as invasive weeds take over, prompting environmentalists to push for heritage protection to save this historical water body.
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.
Sangrur District Commissioner issues ultimatum to officials: Implement effective measures to prevent stubble burning or face departmental consequences as pollution crisis looms.
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.
Mysuru farmers are raising their voices against inadequate compensation for crop losses, demanding immediate revision of NDRF payout rates to reflect current agricultural realities.
PAU hosts groundbreaking workshop on crop residue management, offering farmers sustainable alternatives to stubble burning and tackling North India's winter pollution crisis.
Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in Karnataka's Tungabhadra basin, destroying thousands of acres of ready-to-harvest paddy crops and pushing farmers to the brink of despair.
A wandering elephant named Omkar has destroyed crops worth ₹5 lakh across multiple farms in Goa, prompting urgent response from agricultural authorities. Learn about the trail of destruction and mitigation efforts.