The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
UP's Horticulture Minister urges farmers to adopt spice & medicinal cultivation for higher income. India's spice market, valued at ₹2 lakh crore, is set to hit ₹5 lakh crore by 2033. Learn how farmers can benefit.
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
Himachal Pradesh horticulture department trains 55 extension officers in advanced orchard management techniques to boost apple production and quality.
BARC creates India's first mutant banana variety with enhanced traits. This agricultural breakthrough promises better yields and disease resistance for farmers nationwide.
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.
Manipur police destroy nearly 18 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district. Major crackdown on narcotics production continues in the region.
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Punjab faces severe water crisis with 78% groundwater blocks over-exploited. Farmers struggle as water table drops 0.5 meters yearly. Urgent action needed to save India's breadbasket.
India's Coffee Board unveils ambitious plan to double coffee production to 7 lakh tonnes by 2047, focusing on quality improvement and farmer support. Discover how this vision will transform India's coffee industry.
Joint security forces destroyed over 530 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur during a five-day operation. Major crackdown targets drug trade infrastructure.
Palamu district witnesses historic shift as illegal poppy growers embrace mustard, potatoes & pulses. Police outreach and court sentences drive agricultural transformation in Kekargarh.
Maharashtra's cotton cultivation shrinks by 4.59 lakh hectares as high labor costs push farmers to soybean. Production expected to fall to 87.63 lakh bales in 2024-25. Read full analysis.
Discover Bajre ki Raab, the traditional pearl millet drink from Rajasthan and Gujarat that boosts immunity and provides warmth during harsh winters. Learn its benefits and recipe.
Meghalaya Aroma Mission launches Field Distillation Unit in Phlangwanbroi, empowering farmers with lemongrass cultivation and value-added agriculture for better livelihoods.
Himachal Pradesh farmers advocate for PPP model stone fruit nurseries to boost apple cultivation and agricultural diversification. Learn how this initiative could transform regional horticulture.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated Mandia Dibasa in Bhubaneswar, highlighting Odisha's pivotal role in promoting millets as nutrition-rich Shree Anna for sustainable farming.
Discover the inspiring stories of Karnataka's horticultural heroes - from the tunnel farming innovator to guava and jackfruit pioneers - recognized for transforming Indian agriculture.
Discover the revolutionary seedless method to grow healthy banana plants in your Indian backyard. Learn step-by-step techniques using suckers for guaranteed success!
Punjab faces agricultural crisis as farmers rush to clear paddy fields through stubble burning, with wheat sowing deadline approaching and farm fires surging dramatically across the state.
In a major crackdown on drug cultivation, Indian security forces have destroyed poppy crops spanning 30 acres across Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The coordinated operation marks a significant blow to illegal narcotics production in the troubled region.
McDonald's India introduces revolutionary millet-based burger buns in a landmark shift, earning praise from government officials as a validation of India's millet promotion efforts and changing consumer preferences.
McDonald's introduces millet buns in India, marking a significant shift from 'videshi' to 'swadeshi' fast food. Discover how this move is transforming global food trends and promoting healthier eating habits.
Discover how foxtail, barnyard, and finger millet flours can be your natural allies in managing diabetes and maintaining healthy glucose levels through traditional Indian wisdom.
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!