Agriculture
Soybean Prices Surge, Bringing Joy to Farmers Across State
A sudden rise in soybean prices has led to higher profits, sparking delight among farmers statewide.
19 Oct 2026
Assam Celebrates Kati Bihu: Farmers Light Earthen Lamps for Prosperity
In Assam, farmers marked Kati Bihu by lighting earthen lamps across the state, hoping for abundant harvests and protection from pests. The tradition, observed on the third day of the Bihu season, reflects the agrarian community's devotion to prosperity.
19 Oct 2026
टोंक तहसील में बरसात से सरसों की बुआई को मिला वरदान, ज्वार‑ग्वार फसलों को है खतरा
टोंक तहसील में लगातार बरसात ने मिट्टी में नमी बढ़ा दी, जिससे सरसों की बुआई के लिए अनुकूल परिस्थितियाँ बन गईं, परन्तु ज्वार और ग्वार जैसी फसलें अधिक वर्षा से क्षतिग्रस्त हो सकती हैं।
19 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh records highest farm fire incidents at 354, Punjab follows with 220
Madhya Pradesh topped the list of Indian states with 354 farm fire incidents, while Punjab reported 220, according to recent data.
19 Oct 2026
15-Year-Old Orange Orchard in Jalna Destroyed by Drought
Farmers in Jalna, Maharashtra, are devastated after a 15‑year‑old orange orchard was destroyed due to severe water shortage.
19 Oct 2026
Government Concedes to Sugarcane Growers' Demands, Protest Temporarily Halted
The state government has agreed to the principal demands of sugarcane farmers, prompting a temporary suspension of their protest.
19 Oct 2026
Specialty Coffee Boom Creates New Economic Opportunities Across India
The rise of specialty coffee is transforming India's coffee-growing ecosystem by opening up new market avenues and enhancing value addition for farmers.
19 Oct 2026
Indian Delegation’s Visit Boosts New Zealand‑India Apple Trade Partnership
An official visit from India to New Zealand has reinforced the two countries' collaboration on apple exports, signalling deeper trade ties in the horticulture sector.
19 Oct 2026
Haryana Minister Steps In, Provides Water to Loharu Canal Tail‑End Farmers
Tail‑end farmers along the Loharu canal received water after the state’s minister intervened.
19 Oct 2026
Millions of Tonnes of Onions Spoil in NAFED Warehouse, Nashik
A massive spoilage of onions, estimated at millions of tonnes, was discovered in a NAFED storage facility in Nashik, Maharashtra.
19 Oct 2026
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu calls for yak conservation roadmap to boost herders' livelihoods
Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh has urged the government to draft a comprehensive plan for yak conservation and to enhance the income of yak herders in the high‑altitude regions.
19 Oct 2026
Congress warns MPEB over Badnagar farmers' power protest
Farmers in Badnagar, Madhya Pradesh, staged a power cut protest, prompting the Congress party to caution the state electricity board against a lockdown of supply.
19 Oct 2026