Agriculture

Sikkim’s Milk Production Surges 79% in Ten Years, Boosting Dairy Sector

The dairy industry in Sikkim has recorded a 79% rise in milk output over the past ten years, according to recent data.

04 Nov 2026

Sikkim's Milk Output Surges 79% in Ten Years, Says Union Minister

Sikkim has recorded a 79% rise in milk production over the last decade, according to a Union Minister.

04 Nov 2026

Union Minister Launches Centre of Excellence for Sikkim’s Indigenous Siri Cattle

The Union Minister unveiled a dedicated Centre of Excellence aimed at conserving and promoting the indigenous Siri cattle breed of Sikkim.

04 Nov 2026

Escorts Kubota Tractor Sales Rise 10% in Apr–Sep 2026

Escorts Kubota reported a 10% increase in tractor sales during the April‑September 2026 period, according to Tractor Junction.

03 Nov 2026

Satellite Gaps May Hide Stubble Burning in Punjab, Haryana

A new analysis suggests that stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana may be going undetected because it occurs in the gaps between satellite passes.

03 Nov 2026

लातेहार में 48 घंटे की लगातार बारिश से धान की फसल बर्बाद, किसानों ने मांगा मुआवजा

बिहार के लातेहार जिले में लगातार 48 घंटे मूसलाधार बारिश होने से धान की फसल बर्बाद हो गई। किसानों ने सरकार से नुकसान की भरपाई का मुआवजा देने की गुहार लगाई है।

03 Nov 2026

जिलाधिकारी डॉ. विपिन कुमार जैन ने मंडी समिति स्थित केंद्र पर किया खरीफ 2026-27 धान खरीद का शुभारंभ

जनपद में 37 क्रय केंद्रों पर धान खरीद की प्रक्रिया का शुभारंभ जिलाधिकारी ने किया। अधिक से अधिक किसानों को न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य का लाभ दिलाने के दिए निर्देश।

03 Nov 2026

Rajasthan Farmer Switches from Wheat and Bajra to Chillies and Tomatoes Using Solar Power

A Rajasthan farmer has adopted solar-powered methods to shift his cultivation from traditional wheat and bajra to high‑value chillies and tomatoes.

03 Nov 2026

Wild Boars from Pakistan Side Push into Indian Border Fields, Farmers Claim

Farmers along the India‑Pakistan border report that wild boars emerging from dense reed forests in Pakistan are being pushed into Indian fields, causing crop damage.

03 Nov 2026

Punjab govt halts paddy procurement at Firozpur Chhawani market in Jalandhar

The Punjab government has temporarily stopped buying paddy at the Firozpur Chhawani market in Jalandhar, leaving local farmers without the usual procurement outlet.

03 Nov 2026

Bihar Becomes First Indian State to Launch Silt Management Policy

Bihar has announced a new silt management policy, becoming the first state in India to formalise measures for controlling river silt. The policy aims to address sediment buildup and its impact on agriculture and flood risk.

03 Nov 2026

NGT directs Rajasthan to geo‑tag all trees; felling barred without collector’s nod

The National Green Tribunal has issued strict directives for a statewide tree inventory and geo‑tagging in Rajasthan, stating that no tree can be felled without the explicit permission of the district collector.

03 Nov 2026