Agriculture
Meghalaya’s Pineapples Thrive at 300–700m: Bigger and Sweeter
Pineapples cultivated between 300 and 700 meters in Meghalaya are reported to be larger and sweeter, making the state a sweet spot for the fruit.
16 Oct 2026
Women Farmers Demand Quality Seeds and Subsidised Machinery at ICAR Event in Meghalaya
At an ICAR gathering in Meghalaya, women farmers voiced their need for high‑quality seeds and government‑subsidised agricultural machinery.
16 Oct 2026
ICAR Director Commends Haryana for Effective Management of Farm Fires
The director of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research praised the state of Haryana for its swift and effective containment of recent farm fires.
16 Oct 2026
Assam Farmers Alarmed: Incomplete Solar Fencing Exposes Rani to Elephant Raids
Farmers in Rani, Assam, warn that incomplete solar‑powered fencing leaves their fields exposed to potential elephant incursions.
16 Oct 2026
NABARD Mahotsav Attracts 19,000 Visitors, Generates Rs 2 Crore in Sales
The NABARD Mahotsav event drew 19,000 visitors and recorded sales worth ₹2 crore.
16 Oct 2026
ऊसाच्या पाचटात लपलेलं कष्टकऱ्यांचं जीवन: बैलगाडीवर संसार थाटून उन्हातान्हात संघर्ष
शेतात ऊस तोडणीचे काम करणाऱ्या मजुरांचे जीवन अत्यंत खडतर आहे. उन्हातान्हात ऊसाच्या पाचटात आसरा घेत ते आपला संसार चालवतात.
16 Oct 2026
NEC Secretary Visits Champhai to Inspect Agro‑Processing and Sericulture Projects
The Secretary of the National Education Council toured Champhai in Mizoram to assess ongoing agro‑processing and sericulture initiatives aimed at boosting local livelihoods.
16 Oct 2026
NEC Secretary Reviews Farm‑to‑Market Initiatives and Cross‑Border Trade in Champhai, Mizoram
The North Eastern Council (NEC) secretary visited Champhai in Mizoram to assess ongoing farm‑to‑market projects and evaluate the town’s cross‑border trade activities.
16 Oct 2026
Meghalaya’s Agriculture and Arts & Culture Departments Bag SKOCH Silver Awards
The Agriculture and Arts & Culture departments of Meghalaya have been honoured with the SKOCH Silver Awards, recognising their achievements in governance and public service.
16 Oct 2026
Uttarakhand Woman Gains from High‑Density Apple Farming under Project Unnati
A woman farmer in Uttarakhand is leveraging high‑density apple cultivation under the state’s Project Unnati Apple, opening new income avenues.
16 Oct 2026
Haryana procures 15.52 lakh tonnes of paddy, releases Rs 1,221 crore to farmers
The state bought more than 15.5 lakh tonnes of paddy and has already paid Rs 1,221 crore to the growers, according to the Economic Times.
16 Oct 2026
Fresh Rain Suspends Paddy Procurement in Haryana, Farmers Demand Compensation
Heavy rain in Haryana has temporarily halted the government's paddy procurement, prompting farmers to seek compensation and a relaxation of moisture‑content standards.
16 Oct 2026