Maharashtra's iconic jowar crop faces a severe crisis as extreme monsoon rains wipe out nearly 2 lakh hectares of cultivation. Discover the impact on farmers, prices, and the state's staple food.
Kerala's agriculture department extends the WBCIS application deadline to Jan 15 for the rabi season. Farmers urged to apply online for financial protection against climate risks. #Farmers #Kerala
Heavy unseasonal rainfall devastates paddy crops in Karnataka's Malavalli taluk, causing significant losses for farmers. Read about the impact and official response.
Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh reveals she has eaten only jowar or ragi rotis for a decade, calling the gut the 'second brain'. Discover the health benefits.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals 8.85 lakh Odisha farmers enrolled in PMFBY with Rs 2580 crore claims paid. New tech modules ensure transparency and timely settlements.
Discover the top 5 health benefits of jowar (sorghum), the gluten-free ancient grain. Learn how it aids weight loss, manages diabetes, and boosts heart health. Start including it in your diet today!
The birth of Lara Bussi Trabucco in Pagliara dei Marsi, Italy, ends a 30-year wait, spotlighting the country's severe demographic decline and record-low birth rates. Read this inspiring story of hope.
Major fraud uncovered in Farrukhabad as Rs 68 lakh was illegally paid to landless farmers under PM's Crop Insurance Scheme. 44 individuals, including bank managers, booked. Read the full investigation details.
Farmers in Sriganganagar & Hanumangarh face losses as warm December hampers kinnow quality. A cold spell is crucial to boost sugar content and salvage prices. Read more.
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
Farmers in Kodagu confront officials over a disputed crop loss survey. They demand fair compensation for areca, coffee, pepper, and rice, alleging reports downplay losses. Officials promise action.
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai highlights discrepancies in weather-based crop insurance payouts for arecanut growers in coastal Karnataka. He urges govt action for fair compensation and reclassification of areca as a horticultural crop. Read more.
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
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.
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.
As stubble burning intensifies in neighboring states, Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'Very Poor' levels, raising health concerns and highlighting the annual pollution crisis.
Discover how the 11th Indian Horticulture Congress in Bengaluru is revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge technologies, AI integration, and sustainable practices to transform India's farming landscape.
Discover how the 11th Indian Horticulture Congress in Bengaluru is revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to boost farmer incomes and ensure food security.
Gujarat Congress embarks on 12-day farmer protest march across 20 districts, demanding compensation for crop losses and criticizing BJP's agricultural policies ahead of elections.
Central pollution control team conducts ground assessment in Punjab to evaluate stubble management strategies ahead of winter pollution season. Key focus on machinery availability and farmer awareness.
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
A high-level central team conducts emergency assessment of extensive crop damage in Solapur's flood-ravaged village. Farmers face devastating losses as fields remain submerged.
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.
Ambala farmers raise alarm over suspicious rice procurement patterns, demanding government investigation into mill operations and supply chain discrepancies.
Tensions escalate as Punjab farmers face off with Rajasthan counterparts amid paddy procurement dispute, threatening agricultural supply chains and farmer livelihoods across North India.
Jharkhand government issues urgent 72-hour deadline for farmers to report cyclone Remal damage and secure insurance compensation. Critical window for financial relief.
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh addresses widespread agricultural devastation caused by heavy rainfall and cyclonic storms, revealing compensation plans for affected farmers.