Agriculture

Gujarat, Rajasthan In Spice Battle

Gujarat and Rajasthan are engaged in a dispute over jeera and saunf. The two states are fighting for dominance in the spice market.

27 Jul 2026

MP Gets 87% Moong Quota

The central government has allocated 87% of the total moong procurement quota to Madhya Pradesh. However, the state has so far purchased only 2% of its allocated quota.

27 Jul 2026

Jaipur-Sikar Highway Blocked

Farmers protested against the Bharatmala and Greenfield Expressway projects, blocking the Jaipur-Sikar highway. Hundreds of tractors joined the protest.

27 Jul 2026

Ludhiana: Farmers Protest

The Bharatiya Kisan Union Ugrahan staged a protest outside the DC office in Ludhiana. The protest was held by the farmers' union.

27 Jul 2026

MP Gets 87% Moong Quota

The central government has allocated 87% of the total moong procurement quota to Madhya Pradesh. However, the state has so far purchased only 2% of its allocated quota.

27 Jul 2026

Farmers Urge Vijay to Reject Mekedatu Talks

Farmers have urged Vijay to reject the invitation for Mekedatu discussion with Karnataka. The decision comes amidst ongoing tensions between the two parties.

27 Jul 2026

India Calls for Overhaul of GM and GE Crop Approval Framework

Agricultural scientists, policymakers and industry representatives urge India to revamp its regulatory system for genetically modified and genome‑edited crops, seeking faster, science‑based approvals to boost climate resilience, food security and farm productivity.

27 Jul 2026

Nalanda Gets Dairy Boost

Bihar's Nalanda district is set to witness a major boost in dairy development with the launch of several key projects. The initiatives aim to promote dairy farming and related activities in the region.

27 Jul 2026

Dr. Maganti Sheshu Madhav Wins Award

Dr. Maganti Sheshu Madhav has been honored with the Dr. MV Reddi Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences 2026. The award recognizes his contributions to the field of agricultural sciences.

27 Jul 2026

Rajasthan Farmers Protest GI Status for Unjha Jeera and Saunf

Farmers in Rajasthan’s Unjha have voiced opposition to the Geographical Indication (GI) registration for their locally grown cumin (jeera) and fennel (saunf), arguing it could hurt their market.

27 Jul 2026

Agri Dept Cracks Down On Illegal Nurseries

The agriculture department is taking strict action against illegal plant nurseries. This move aims to regulate the nursery industry and ensure compliance with existing laws.

27 Jul 2026

Goa Produces 17.9k Tonnes Cashew

Goa has achieved a significant cashew production of 17.9 thousand tonnes in the 2025-26 period. This production highlights the state's contribution to the country's cashew industry.

27 Jul 2026