Agriculture
India bans paraquat dichloride herbicide for faster green gram ripening, MP orders
The Ministry of Agriculture has prohibited the use of paraquat dichloride, a herbicide employed to accelerate green gram maturation, and a Member of Parliament has issued orders to enforce the ban.
16 Oct 2026
Rajasthan Faces 2026 Kharif Crop Threat as Monsoon Forecast Signals Drought
Business Standard warns that a predicted monsoon deficit could lower Rajasthan's 2026 kharif crop output.
16 Oct 2026
KVK Dimapur Celebrates World Food Day at Dhansiripar
Kisan Vikas Kendra in Dimapur marked World Food Day with a program at Dhansiripar, engaging local farmers and community members.
16 Oct 2026
Kanda Express to Deliver 440 MT of Onions to Tripura by Oct 18
The first Kanda Express is set to transport 440 metric tonnes of onions from the western states to Tripura, arriving by October 18.
16 Oct 2026
India Sees Lowest Farm Fires Since 2019 for This Time of Year
Across India, the number of farm fires recorded this season is the lowest since 2019, according to recent reports. Air quality in Delhi shows little change.
16 Oct 2026
Ludhiana Experts Deliberate Climate‑Resilient Fodder Production Strategies
Stakeholders in Ludhiana gathered to discuss new fodder‑production approaches that can withstand climate‑change pressures.
16 Oct 2026
बुलंदशहर में इफको ने किसानों को बताई लागत घटाने और रासायनिक उर्वरकों के कम उपयोग की तकनीक
इफको ने बुलंदशहर में डीलरों की एक बैठक आयोजित कर किसानों को नैनो डीएपी, नैनो यूरिया और अन्य उत्पादों के उपयोग से लागत कम करने और रासायनिक उर्वरकों का उपयोग घटाने की जानकारी दी।
16 Oct 2026
Sea Buckthorn Cultivation Revolution Boosts Ladakh's Agricultural Economy
Modern cold storage facilities are being expanded in Ladakh's harsh cold desert, enhancing the cultivation and processing of medicinal Sea Buckthorn fruits and giving a new boost to the local agricultural economy.
16 Oct 2026
New Low‑Water Rice Variety Promises 30% Water Savings and High Yields for Farmers
Scientists at a state agricultural university have unveiled a new rice variety that uses 30% less water than traditional strains while delivering robust yields, aiming to help farmers cope with climate change and water scarcity.
16 Oct 2026
ਮੰਡੀਆਂ 'ਚ Moisture Meter ਦੇ ਵਖਰੇਵੇਂ ਕਾਰਨ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਪਰੇਸ਼ਾਨ, ਝੋਨੇ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਰੀਦ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ
ਮੰਡੀਆਂ 'ਚ Moisture Meter ਦੇ ਵਖਰੇਵੇਂ ਕਾਰਨ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਪਰੇਸ਼ਾਨ, ਝੋਨੇ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਰੀਦ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ।
16 Oct 2026
જૂનાગઢ: ધારાસભ્ય ગોપાલ ઇટાલિયાની આગેવાનીમાં ખેડૂતોના વીજકાપ અને જ્યોતિગ્રામ વીજ પુરવઠા મુદ્દે વીજ વિભાગને રજૂઆત
ધારાસભ્ય ગોપાલ ઇટાલિયાના નેતૃત્વ હેઠળ જૂનાગઢ જિલ્લામાં ખેતીવાડી વીજ પુરવઠામાં વારંવાર થતા કાપ અને જ્યોતિગ્રામ વીજ પુરવઠાની સમસ્યાઓ અંગે વીજ વિભાગ સમક્ષ રજૂઆત કરવામાં આવી હતી. ખેડૂતો અને ગ્રામજનોને પડતી મુશ્કેલીઓના નિવારણ માટે તાત્કાલિક પગલાં ભરવાની માંગ કરવામાં આવી છે.
16 Oct 2026
Karnataka faces over ₹60,000 crore loss as severe drought hits agriculture
A recent government survey estimates the state’s total loss exceeds ₹60,000 crore due to a sharp shortfall of monsoon (Mungaru) and winter (Hingaru) rains, crippling agriculture and groundwater resources.
16 Oct 2026