Agriculture

Tripura to Hold First Live Tea Auction in Agartala This September

The Tripura government plans to launch its inaugural live tea auction in Agartala in September, aiming to boost the state's tea trade.

21 Aug 2026

Mahindra OJA Drives Uptake of 21-30 HP Compact 4WD Tractors

Mahindra’s OJA platform reports growing adoption of its 21‑30 horsepower compact four‑wheel‑drive tractors, signalling rising mechanisation among small‑holder farmers.

21 Aug 2026

Fake Fertiliser Controversy Sparks Probe Across India

Reports of counterfeit fertiliser being sold have triggered an investigation by agricultural authorities, raising concerns among farmers nationwide.

21 Aug 2026

Farmers Protest Compensation for Badnawar‑Timrwani Land, Overnight at Jhabua Collectorate

Farmers in Jhabua continued their sit‑in at the district collectorate, demanding fair compensation for land acquired for the Badnawar‑Timrwani foreland project.

21 Aug 2026

BSI Itanagar Conducts Mushroom Diversity and Conservation Training in Arunachal Pradesh

The Botanical Survey of India unit in Itanagar held a workshop on mushroom identification and sustainable conservation for local stakeholders.

21 Aug 2026

Wild Himalayan Spice Boosts Rural Incomes in Arunachal Pradesh

A native Himalayan spice is emerging as a new source of income for communities in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a News18 report.

21 Aug 2026

Scientist Calls for Intervention Measures to Boost Goa Fisheries

A marine scientist has urged authorities to adopt targeted interventions to strengthen Goa's fisheries sector, as reported by The Times of India.

21 Aug 2026

Tripura Governor urges scientific approach to make pig farming profitable

The Governor of Tripura called for a scientific, profit‑driven model for pig farming, while Minister Sudhangshu Das urged farmers to adopt modern techniques.

21 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh fertilizer reserves sufficient to meet demand till October, says Minister

The state’s agriculture minister, Atchannaidu, announced that current fertilizer stocks will cover projected needs up to October.

21 Aug 2026

Tripura Governor Highlights Pig Farming's Boost to Rural Economy

The Governor of Tripura emphasized that pig rearing is a key driver of income for rural households across the state.

21 Aug 2026

Sugar Prices Surge in Odisha Amid Rising Costs

Retailers in Odisha report a noticeable rise in sugar prices, prompting concerns among consumers and traders.

21 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Starts Exporting Tilapia Products to International Markets

The Chhattisgarh government has launched its first export shipments of tilapia fish and related products, marking a new step for the state’s aquaculture sector.

20 Aug 2026