Tag: Agriculture News

States
Centre asks north-eastern states to increase production of pulses and horticultural crops

Centre asks north-eastern states to increase production of pulses and horticultural crops

The Central Government has urged North-Eastern states to increase the production...

States
Delayed Soybean Procurement in Maharashtra Fuels Farmers' Anger, Sparking Political Tensions Ahead of Elections

Delayed Soybean Procurement in Maharashtra Fuels Farmers' Anger, Sparking Political Tensions Ahead of Elections

The delay in government procurement of soybean in Maharashtra has angered farmers,...

National
High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

India is the world’s largest cotton producer, it ranks low in productivity. Maharashtra,...

National
Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) condemned the BJP-led government for failing to...

National
Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

After the Supreme Court took a strong stance on the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR,...

National
Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, approved...

Agritech
Tractor sales increased marginally by three percent in October

Tractor sales increased marginally by three percent in October

Tractor sales increased marginally by three percent in October. Sales of Mahindra,...

National
Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has launched 170 new seed categories to enhance...

National
IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

Farmers have been advised to sow high-quality seeds of wheat and mustard. The advisory...

Agritech
Positive October for Indian tractor industry, festive season and good crop yields boost sales

Positive October for Indian tractor industry, festive season and good crop yields boost sales

In October 2024, Indian tractor companies Mahindra Tractors, Escorts Kubota, and...

National
Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines...

International
World Bank to support 4 lakh farmers in Kerala

World Bank to support 4 lakh farmers in Kerala

The World Bank approved a $200 million project to help Kerala farmers adapt to climate...

National
Tyre cartel manipulating natural rubber prices: AIKS

Tyre cartel manipulating natural rubber prices: AIKS

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has blamed tyre manufacturers for manipulating...

States
Haryana to Provide Subsidy of Rs 1000 per Quintal on Wheat Seed for Upcoming Rabi Season

Haryana to Provide Subsidy of Rs 1000 per Quintal on Wheat Seed for Upcoming Rabi Season

The Haryana Agriculture Department has fixed the sale prices for certified wheat...

National
Heavy rains damages onion crops, delayed harvest pushes prices up

Heavy rains damages onion crops, delayed harvest pushes prices up

The onion crop has been damaged by rain in the main growing areas of Maharashtra,...

National
Rural areas to get timely weather updates with govt's new initiative

Rural areas to get timely weather updates with govt's new initiative

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will launch a Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting...