Agriculture

MLA Launches Grain Purchase Scheme in Chavani Mandi, Jalandhar

An MLA has inaugurated a grain purchase program at Chavani Mandi in Jalandhar, aiming to secure fair prices for local farmers.

07 Oct 2026

Food Supply Minister Lal Chand Kataraochak Visits Jagroan Grain Market, Urges Farmers to Stop Straw Burning

Minister Lal Chand Kataraochak inspected the Jagroan grain market in Punjab and appealed to farmers to refrain from burning crop residue.

07 Oct 2026

Karnataka Cabinet Mulls ₹12‑per‑Litre Hike in Nandini Milk Prices

The state cabinet is reviewing a proposal to raise the price of Nandini milk by ₹12 per litre, citing rising input costs.

07 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu Hits 14‑Year Low in Cauvery Water Realisation

Tamil Nadu reported its lowest Cauvery water realisation in 14 years, signalling a severe shortage for irrigation and domestic use.

07 Oct 2026

टोंक जिले के मेहंदवास में डैप उर्वरक वितरण पर किसानों में लंबी कतार और नाराज़गी

टोंक के मेहंदवास ग्राम में डैप उर्वरक के वितरण के दौरान किसानों को धूप में लंबी कतार लगानी पड़ी और सप्लाई न मिलने से नाराज़गी व्यक्त की।

07 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Consultation Highlights Gap Between Women’s Legal Rights and Land Ownership

A recent consultation in Maharashtra has underscored the disparity between the legal entitlements granted to women and the actual land they own.

07 Oct 2026

Gujarat contributes 26% of NCDEX client‑traded turnover

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange reports that Gujarat accounted for 26% of its client‑traded turnover, the highest share among Indian states.

07 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Cabinet Meets to Address Severe Drought Situation

The Maharashtra state cabinet convened to review the escalating drought conditions and consider emergency measures.

07 Oct 2026

Poor monsoon harms 20 hectares of paddy fields in Goa

A weak monsoon season has damaged about 20 hectares of rice paddies across Goa, according to reports.

07 Oct 2026

Nagaland Government Calls for Farmers to Move to Market‑Oriented Agriculture

The Nagaland state administration has urged its farmers to transition from subsistence farming to market‑driven production, aiming to boost incomes and reduce reliance on traditional crops.

07 Oct 2026

Farmers in Sangrur Protest Punjab's Drone Plan for Stubble Management

Farmers gathered in Sangrur, Punjab, to demand clarification on the state government's proposal to use drones for stubble management.

07 Oct 2026

Frequent Power Cuts and Low Voltage Hamper Farmers in Medak, Telangana

Farmers in Medak district are grappling with low voltage and regular power outages, which are disrupting irrigation and crop production, reports Telangana Today.

07 Oct 2026