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Farming
AISTA Demands 35 Percent Increase in Minimum Selling Price of Sugar
Request made to government committee to raise sugar price from ₹31 to ₹42 per kg
Farmers struggling for Rabi sowing due to Kharif crop loss and slow procurement
Traders are delaying purchases due to a decline in crop production and high market prices
Delhi air reaches severe zone due to stubble burning in Punjab fields
Air Quality Index sees a surge of 400 to 500 before Diwali
India's food supply at risk and prices rising due to climate change
According to the Climate Trends report, crop production is declining due to rising temperatures and irregular rainfall.
Sugar prices surge during festive season, reach ₹70 in retail markets
Housewives' budgets disrupted due to decline in production and festive demand
Massive financial loss to poultry farmers as 50,000 chickens die in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore
Heavy anxiety and panic among poultry farmers due to unknown disease ahead of Diwali festivals
MP Mansukh Vasava protests against administration over forest land title deeds
MP issues warning over exclusion of tribals from Narmada and Bharuch from receiving Sanads
Severe water crisis for winter sowing in Deesa as Sipu Dam runs dry
Farmers left helpless for agriculture and animal husbandry despite existence of canals
PM Modi lays foundation stone for two new Bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy
Daily production capacity of the dairy will reach 9.30 tonnes with the start of new plants in Radhanpur and Tharad
Waterlogging in Fazilka fields creates hurdles in stubble management
Tractors and baler machines getting stuck as groundwater levels rise
Dairy started with nine cows achieves annual turnover of ₹3 crore
Renu Sangwan of Kharman village began making ghee during the Corona period due to lack of milk sales
Bharat Agriculture Conference to be organised in Delhi; discussions on farming and economy
The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam on November 11 and 12, 2026, by the India Today Group
Andhra Pradesh BJP seeks Centre's aid for losses caused by two cyclones
State BJP President has written to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding re-assessment of damages and relief
University of Agricultural Sciences Bengaluru to launch three new crop varieties
Drought and disease-resistant varieties of maize, ragi, and amaranth to be introduced at the agriculture fair on November 13
Agriculture Department active as attack of loopers increases in castor crops in Kheralu
Department provides guidance to farmers for pest control amid fears of production decline
Farmers and traders in distress as paddy prices crash in Shehra
Dissatisfaction among farmers as prices decline following the arrival of crops in the market
Plan to blend 15 percent isobutanol in diesel, announces Nitin Gadkari
Government conducting tests to reduce crude oil imports and control pollution
RBI proposes ₹100 crore bank loan limit for agriculture infrastructure
Reserve Bank has released draft guidelines for amendments to Priority Sector Lending rules
Farmers in Chittoor and Annamayya face drought despite cyclones
Severe decline in seasonal rainfall has lowered groundwater levels, risking Rabi sowing
CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks relief package for drought and cyclone-hit farmers
412 mandals across 21 districts of the state have been declared drought-affected
Agricultural labourers protest for 200 days of work under rural employment scheme
Protest held in front of Zilla Panchayat office in Kalaburagi demanding payment of pending wages
Farmer and son die tragically due to illegal electric fencing in Vellore
Father and son died on the spot after coming into contact with wires installed to deter wild boars
Couple dies on spot after car hits divider and overturns in Telangana
Husband and wife lost their lives in a serious accident near Kandi junction in Sangareddy district
Environmental Group Concerned Over Relaxation of Rules for Converting Agricultural Land to Non-Agricultural Use
Poovulgin Nanbargal warns that the scrutiny process for land conversion may be weakened
Farmers block road against ethanol company's illegal use of dam water
Karnataka Pradesh Ryot Sangha blocked highway amid severe drinking water crisis
Bi Bi Fatima Women's Self-Help Group receives Plant Genome Savior Community Award
Honoured for conservation of indigenous seeds and women empowerment in rain-fed villages of Dharwad
Tamil Nadu Government launches 'Vetri Special Vegetable Pack' for ₹100 on occasion of Diwali
Packs to be available through 218 cooperative centres across the state and 4 mobile units in Chennai
CM Vijay announces aid for families of fishermen whose bodies were found on Andhra Pradesh coast
Government to provide ₹7 lakh assistance to each family following the death of three Chennai fishermen
MP B.Y. Raghavendra raises questions over effectiveness of weather-based crop insurance scheme
MP alleges insurance companies saved crores of rupees from premium amounts
Hardeep Singh Puri to be elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha, other candidates' nominations rejected
Union Minister's nomination upheld as Returning Officer dismisses objections
Dang farmers send memorandum to Chief Minister seeking compensation for crop loss
Farmers from 311 villages, led by Bahujan Samaj Party, demand district be declared drought-hit
Farmers can increase their income through green chilli cultivation
With year-round demand, both small and large-scale farmers can earn profits from this crop
Bhu Bharati Portal Not Yet Fully Operational, Difficulties in Land Transactions Persist
Services of the portal remain incomplete even a year after the government issued the gazette notification
Jetpar farmers' protest over electricity pole compensation continues
Farmers will continue struggle until resolution of 24-point demands
Women cattle rearers raise questions over quality of Sabar Dairy's cattle feed
Anger among women as cattle fall sick due to poor feed and low milk prices
Irrigation Department on high alert in Andhra Pradesh following Cyclone Murasu
Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has ordered officials to remain vigilant as heavy rains cause rivers and drains to overflow.
Impact of Cyclone Murasu: All 70 gates of Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada opened
71,000 cusecs of water released into the Krishna River following heavy rains
High Court furious over mining in Aravalli, terms protection a major public interest issue
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, emphasizing the preservation of the Aravalli hills, has raised questions regarding the mining activities ongoing in Charkhi Dadri.
altM, which converts agricultural waste into chemicals, raises $10.3 million
The company is developing a platform to transform farming residues into high-performance industrial chemicals
Major Central Government initiative to promote animal husbandry and fodder production
Rural Development and Animal Husbandry departments issue joint advisory to strengthen livestock infrastructure
Threat of Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle; Instructions to Remain Vigilant if Symptoms Appear
Possibility of fever and nodules on the body in cows and buffaloes due to viral infection
Two New Delhi students develop AgriNova machine for direct communication from fields
This smart machine identifies problems via sensors and notifies farmers through phone calls or messages
Large-scale illegal sand mining near bridge in Chota Udepur's Orsang river
Theft of white sand via tractors during the night has caused river water levels to recede, exposing bridge foundations
Union Minister promises full government support to cyclone-affected farmers
Input subsidies to be provided for crop losses caused by cyclones 'Arnab' and 'Murasu'
Punjab farmers setting stubble on fire in the evening to evade satellite detection
Increasing instances of evening field fires in Punjab have pushed pollution levels in Delhi-NCR into the 'severe' category.
1 lakh solar panels installed every six days under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that India will soon be able to install 1 lakh rooftop solar systems every 4-5 days
Lobbying intensifies among four heavyweights for Sabar Dairy Chairman post
All directors summoned to Gandhinagar for Chairman and Vice Chairman elections
Decision to release irrigation water from Dharoi Dam following farmers' demands
No shortage of drinking water expected for the next 1 year as reserves have been maintained
Diwali spoiled for 8 lakh farmers in Saurashtra-Kutch due to 51.75 per cent rain deficit
Concerns over impact on Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid crops as monsoon rainfall remains low
Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries in UP to get free gas cylinders on Diwali and Holi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ₹1,500 crore subsidy for 1.89 crore families
Sugarcane farmers stage protest against government in Shivamogga
Farmers demand determination of fair sugarcane prices and aid against drought
Raid at Ganesh Agro's warehouse near Unava in Mehsana, 2,500 bags of urea seized
Administrative machinery and the Mamlatdar's team seized an unauthorized stock of fertilizer and packing machines.
El Niño Effect: Ethanol Blending Target in Petrol Likely to be Reduced
The government is prioritizing food security as maize and sugarcane crops suffer due to weak monsoon conditions in the country.
Cabinet approves insurance scheme for 1 lakh cattle in Gujarat
Government to provide 85 percent subsidy on premium to provide financial security to cattle rearers
Agitation begins in Maharashtra over sugarcane prices, meetings fail
As meetings held over sugarcane prices in Belagavi remained inconclusive, farmers have started a 'rasta roko' agitation in Kolhapur.
Water scarcity a major challenge against rising factories in India
Amidst the goal of becoming a developed nation, water scarcity could pose an obstacle for industries like semiconductors and thermal power.
India will never open its dairy sector and will not approve GM products
Union Minister Piyush Goyal clarified during an event in Delhi that India will not compromise on its interests.
Sharp spike in crop residue burning incidents in Punjab, over five hundred cases in three days
According to a Hindustan Times report, 1,612 farm fires were recorded across fields in Punjab.
Significant decline in Rabi crop and wheat sowing due to weak monsoon
According to data from the Union Ministry of Agriculture, the area under Rabi crops has decreased by 46 percent.
