Agriculture

Railways Transport 9 Tonnes of Kashmiri Plums to Chennai, Kolkata

Indian Railways has facilitated the transportation of over nine tonnes of fresh plums from Kashmir to the markets of Chennai and Kolkata.

29 Jun 2026

Tripura Queen Pineapple Festival: Buyer-Seller Meet Secures ₹11 Crore Deals

The Tripura Queen Pineapple Global Festival saw significant commercial success with a 'Buyer-Seller Meet' facilitating deals worth Rs 11 crore.

29 Jun 2026

Manipur Ethnic Clashes Impact Local Fisheries, ICAR Report Reveals

Ethnic conflicts in Manipur have led to significant negative impacts on the region's local fisheries, according to findings by ICAR Research NEH.

29 Jun 2026

Chaudhary Nishakar Appointed as New Agriculture Secretary

Chaudhary Nishakar has been appointed as the new Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The appointment was announced by the Aaj Tak News.

29 Jun 2026

Delhi Hosts MoU Signing for 30-Year-Old Yamuna Water Pact, Benefiting Shekhawati

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in New Delhi today to finalize a 30-year-old agreement concerning the Yamuna River's water. The pact will provide drinking and irrigation water from the Yamuna to the Shekhawati region.

29 Jun 2026

Centre Approves ₹5,600 Crore Cotton Productivity Mission

The Union government has given its approval for a significant Cotton Productivity Mission, allocating a budget of ₹5,600 crore to enhance cotton cultivation across the nation.

29 Jun 2026

Tripura Global Pineapple Festival Aims to Boost Agriculture and Tourism

Tripura is set to host the Global Pineapple Festival, an event designed to enhance the state's agricultural sector, promote tourism, and celebrate its culture. The festival aims to leverage the popularity of pineapples to drive economic growth.

29 Jun 2026

Mohali Farmers Demand 10-Hour Power Supply as Paddy Crops Wither

Farmers in Mohali are protesting, demanding a continuous 10-hour electricity supply to save their wilting paddy crops.

29 Jun 2026

Junnar Tomato Farmers Face Steep Price Drop, Seek Aid

Tomato farmers in Junnar have witnessed a dramatic fall in prices, with rates plummeting from ₹900 to ₹150 per crate, prompting calls for government intervention.

29 Jun 2026

Centre to Boost Tripura's Scented Rice, Ginger, and Jackfruit Exports

The Union government has announced plans to promote the export of key agricultural products from Tripura, including its famed scented rice, ginger, and jackfruit.

29 Jun 2026

Himachal Pradesh to launch database portal for graziers, new permits

The Himachal Pradesh government is developing a database portal to manage information related to graziers and streamline the process of issuing new permits.

29 Jun 2026

Dhamtari Agriculture Sector Poised for Carbon Credit Boom

Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district is gearing up to become a significant player in the carbon credit market by leveraging its agricultural sector. The initiative aims to transform farming practices into a source of environmental credits.

28 Jun 2026