Agriculture

India's First Indigenous Non‑GMO Hybrid Popcorn Seed Unveiled in Andhra Pradesh

An indigenous, non‑genetically modified hybrid popcorn seed has been launched in Andhra Pradesh, marking a first for Indian agriculture.

24 Aug 2026

CM Vijay scraps Parandur airport plan after farmer protests

Chief Minister Vijay announced the cancellation of the proposed Parandur airport following strong opposition from local farmers, citing the need to protect agricultural land.

24 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh to Procure Wheat at Rs 2,700 per Quintal, Says CM Mohan Yadav

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the state will buy wheat from farmers at a support price of Rs 2,700 per quintal and extended zero‑interest loan repayment until July.

24 Aug 2026

Jagran Josh Poses Quiz: Which Indian State Is the Ginger Capital?

Jagran Josh has published a short feature asking readers to identify the Indian state popularly known as the ginger capital, highlighting the crop's importance in the country's agriculture.

24 Aug 2026

ખાદની કિંમતોમાં વધારો જનતા પરેશાન

ખાદની કિંમતોમાં તાજેતરના વધારો કારણે જનતા ચિંતિત છે અને સમાધાનની માંગ કરી રહી છે.

24 Aug 2026

Four‑fold compensation ends Jhabua farmers’ protest after virtual talks with CM Mohan Yadav

A five‑day farmers' protest in Thandla‑Timarwani, Jhabua, was called off after the state government announced a four‑times compensation and held a virtual meeting with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.

24 Aug 2026

Supreme Court notices plea to enforce forest rights near PEKB coal block, Chhattisgarh

The Supreme Court has issued a notice in response to a petition seeking enforcement of forest rights for local communities near the PEKB coal block in Chhattisgarh.

24 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Launches New Crop to Boost Farmers' Income

The state of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a new crop variety that experts say could significantly increase farmers' earnings.

24 Aug 2026

70 Lakh MT of Rice Stuck in Odisha Mills Amid Heavy Rain

Odisha authorities report that 70 lakh metric tonnes of rice are currently stuck in state mills, a situation exacerbated by recent heavy rains.

24 Aug 2026

CM Mohan Yadav to Launch Youth-Focused Agricultural Innovation Dialogues Across Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh's chief minister announced a series of division- and district-level dialogues aimed at linking young people with modern farming practices and agribusiness opportunities.

24 Aug 2026

મેશ્વો જળાશયમાં નર્મદા પાણી છોડ્યું, અરવલ્લી ખેડુતોને મળી રાહત

અરવલ્લી જિલ્લામાં શામળાજી ખાતે મેશ્વો જળાશયમાં નર્મદા જળ છોડવામાં આવ્યું, જે સ્થાનિક ખેડૂતો અને આસપાસના વિસ્તારો માટે સિંચાઈ અને પીવાના પાણીની દૃષ્ટિએ મહત્વપૂર્ણ છે.

24 Aug 2026

જૂનાગઢમાં 250 ખેડૂતો ગોપાલ ઈટાલિયાની સાથે કલેક્ટર કચેરીમાં પ્રશ્નો રજૂ

ગોપાલ ઈટાલિયા અને 250 ખેડૂતોએ પાણી, વીજળી અને સહાય સંબંધિત મુદ્દાઓ માટે જૂનાગઢ જિલ્લા કલેક્ટર કચેરીમાં રજૂઆત કરી

24 Aug 2026