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Farmers flag delay in Bajra procurement, delayed payments
Haryana farmers protest delays in bajra procurement and Bhavantar payments, say traders offer Rs 1,800-2,000 vs MSP Rs 2,900; govt says buying started.
Bawankule orders crackdown on illegal moneylenders following complaints from farmers in Jalgaon district
Bawankule orders crackdown on illegal moneylenders in Jalgaon, urges faster crop loans, doorstep e-KYC drive, and drought relief planning for water and fodder.
Cyber scam costs two farmers Rs 4 lakh
Belagavi cyber scam: Two Athani farmers cheated of Rs 4.04 lakh—fake mobile tower rent offer and Facebook link fraud; CEN police register cases.
UP sets up task force to speed up AgriStack rollout
UP forms state and district task forces to ускор AgriStack rollout under Digital Agriculture Mission, integrating farmer IDs, geo-maps and crop registries by Oct 31.
AAP demands Rs1 lakh per acre immediate relief for farmers
AAP protests in Nagpur as Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas; party seeks immediate relief of Rs1 lakh/acre, Rs1.5 lakh for fruit growers.
Orange growers in drought-hit Amravati wait for approved crop insurance payout
Amravati orange growers await approved 2025-26 crop insurance payout four months after trigger period ended; officials say credits due in 8–10 days.
Over 23k farmers still await loan waiver benefit for want of e-KYC in Sambhajinagar
Over 23,287 farmers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar await loan waiver credits under the 2026 scheme due to pending Aadhaar e-KYC; Rs698.93 crore paid so far.
Farmers count on NE monsoon to save samba, thalady crops
Cauvery delta farmers hope northeast monsoon from Oct 15 will save samba and thaladi crops as Mettur dam levels drop and 15,000 cusecs outflow stays inadequate.
In 2021, Cambridge farmer Ben Webster spent £15,000 converting his sheep-grazing field that earned £300 a year into a private dog park; it now brings in up to £400 a week
In the UK, dog owners increasingly hire private fields for their pets to enjoy safe exercise. This trend has emerged following the COVID-19 pandemic, which spurred demand for secure spaces. Farmers have transformed agricultural land into dog exercise areas be…
Two Iowa farmers quit pigs; their old hog barns became a mushroom business
Two Iowa farmers have transformed their family's former hog operation into a speciality mushroom business, turning infrastructure once built for thousands
Action to be taken against moneylenders, financial institutions if found harassing farmers over loan repayment
Maharashtra orders district collectors to act against lenders harassing farmers after drought-related loan repayment stay; opposition demands full loan waiver.
Sharad Pawar tours drought-hit villages, promises to take up farmer demands with CM Fadnavis
Sharad Pawar tours drought-hit Baramati and Purandar, pledges to raise farmer demands with CM Devendra Fadnavis and seeks Rs1 lakh/ha compensation.
Sustainability programme driving growth, India key to global expansion, says PepsiCo
PepsiCo is taking its sustainability push deeper in India, from helping farmers and cutting water use to shifting packaging and transport. Its PepsiCo Positive programme now spans 36,000 farmers across 14 states, while EV trucks, low-sugar beverages and regen…
UP govt steps up outreach to key voter groups ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government has announced a series of measures benefiting Panchayat Sahayaks, farmers, ex-servicemen, former Agniveers, ration dealers, lawyers and fishermen ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. The measures include …
Indian government urge to look into problems created by fertilizer subsidies
Indian stakeholders urge the government to address fertilizer subsidy issues that burden farmers and impact the industry.
Rythu Bharosa funds in phases for over 73L farmers
Rythu Bharosa funds to be deposited in phases for 73.32 lakh Telangana farmers; ₹2,482 crore first for 41.37 lakh with up to 2 acres, says minister.
Agri dept issues heatwave, drought advisory for farmers
Kanpur agriculture dept advisory (June 29, 2026): farmers urged to protect crops from heatwave/drought with mulching, drip irrigation, and timely sowing.
Amit Shah directs Nafed, NCCF to bypass middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers
Union Minister Amit Shah has directed Nafed and NCCF to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers, aiming to cut out middlemen and reduce India's import dependence. This move, set for a two-year implementation, ensures farmers receive minimum support …
New spice plant a ‘game changer’ for Meghalaya farmers, 55k already benefiting from 11 units
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday called the newly inaugurated organic spice processing plant in Ri-Bhoi a “game-changing initiative” for farmers, and credited eight years of targeted support for lifting rural incomes across the state. Speaki…
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acre
Mahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving industry. Supported by the region's unique climate, skilled farmers and a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, the area now pr…
Not just El Nino: What else is holding back India's monsoon?
India's monsoon has slowed significantly. A weak surge from the Arabian Sea and missing weather systems are causing a rainfall deficit. This pause impacts the kharif sowing season. Meteorologists are monitoring conditions for renewed monsoon activity. Farmers…
HDFC Parivartan and ISAP Mark Successful Completion of P0748, Benefiting 3,000 Farmers Across J&K and Ladakh
HDFC Parivartan and ISAP Mark Successful Completion of P0748, Benefiting 3,000 Farmers Across J&K and Ladakh
Amid super El Nino threat, which PMFBY crop insurance model suits farmers?
Under the “Beed formula” or under PMFBY, if the total claims are less than 80% of the total collected premium, the insurance company will retain 20% of the gross premium and the remaining amount is to be refunded to the State
Beyond the monsoon : Rethinking insurance for India new - age farmers
Beyond the monsoon: Rethinking insurance for India’s new-age farmers
Explore innovative insurance solutions for India's modern farmers, addressing diverse risks beyond monsoon challenges for financial stability.
India Cuts Monsoon Forecast to 90% of Normal in Risk to Crops
India lowered its forecast for this year’s monsoon, a blow to farmers who are already contending with higher input costs due to the Middle East conflict.
German - based HAS to invest in nano - agriculture solutions for Indian farmers
Sugar export ban: What does it mean for India and the global market? | EP 99 | Subramani Ra Mancombu
Explore the implications of India's sugar export ban on farmers, the industry, and global markets in this insightful episode.
Gujarat govt's 'revolutionary' decision to provide Rs 1,500 cr financial relief to sugar cooperatives
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved sugarcane prices paid by cooperative societies to farmers. This decision benefits over two lakh farmers and cooperative societies by an estimated Rs. 1,500 crore. The move addresses past Income Tax demands. A Un…
Industry body urges UP, Maharashtra to reconsider recent directives to ban non-subsidised fertilizers
FAI urges UP and Maharashtra to lift the non-subsidised fertilizer ban, warning it could harm farmers and crop nutrition.