PM Modi arrives in Coimbatore, inaugurates expo
Following his arrival, Mr. Modi held a roadshow from the airport to CODISSIA grounds
Centre includes wild animal attacks, paddy inundation in PMFBY
New guidelines to take effect from kharif 2026; farmers must report losses within 72 hours via app
PM-Kisan Scheme: PM Modi to release 21st instalment for farmers nationwide on 19th November
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on November 19. Rajasthan farmers will receive Rs 1,332 crore for 66.62 lakh beneficiaries. Across India, nearly nine crore farmers will get Rs 18,000 crore. The state government also provides additional aid through the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.
India set for record wheat planting as soil moisture and prices rise
Indian farmers are planting a record amount of wheat. This expansion is driven by better returns and improved soil moisture from recent rains. The increased planting is expected to significantly boost wheat production. This will help lower prices within India. It may also allow for some wheat flour exports. Farmers are shifting to wheat from other crops.
Rajasthan declares 2,961 villages scarcity-hit after kharif crop loss
Chief Minister approves agricultural subsidy under SDRF for affected farmers
Centre to decide soon on relaxation of moisture content for paddy procurement
Tamil Nadus paddy procurement during lean season not so lean anymore
According tothe data available on the Central Food Grains Procurement Portal, the lean seasons share of paddy was a little less than 16% four years go. During the September 2024 to August 2025 procurement year, it rose to around 40%
Fields of discontent in Tamil Nadu
This year, Tamil Nadu had a bumper crop of paddy. Strangely enough, that is where the problem began. A combination of factors including an increase in the acreage under cultivation of the kuruvai paddy crop and the Northeast monsoon showers has led to a maelstrom of political activity in the State. While an upcoming election year has certainly influenced the energy of political parties, S. Ganesan and Nacchinarkkiniyan M. step into the slush to find out what lies behind the current procurement crisis.
Farmer attempts to end life over fertilizer shortage in U.P.s Shahjahanpur
Opposition blames U.P. government for crisis, alleges black marketing and hoarding
Spurt in demand for coir pith brings cheer to coir units in Pollachi
Recent rain leads to early carrot harvest and price fall in the Nilgiris
Stable turmeric prices spur cultivation in Erode district
The Erode turmeric, which has received a GI tag, is a major crop cultivated in the ayacut areas irrigated by the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) canal, Kalingarayan canal, and Arakkankottai-Thadapalli canals
As on October 19, about 5,510 MT of paddy have been procured.
Dhinakaran demands crop loss assessment in Cauvery delta
In a post on social media, Mr. Dhinakaran said the latest spell of heavy rainfall had damaged not only paddy but also other foodgrains, such as pulses and millets
Farmer Champions initiative launched in Nellore to make agriculture profitable for farmers
New approach aims at promoting market-oriented cultivation across 722 gram panchayats of 37 mandals in the district on an experimental basis for the coming two years, says Nellore Collector
BJP slams govt. over paddy procurement delay, demands immediate action
Government committed to implementing pro-farmer programmes: A.P. Agriculture Minister
New initiatives like PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Pulses Self-Reliance Mission will boost farmers economic empowerment and ensure protein security through increased pulse production, says Atchannaidu
PM Modi launches 35,440 crore two farm schemes, inaugurates projects worth 5,450 crore
Among the projects inaugurated are artificial insemination training centres in Bengaluru and Jammu and Kashmir, centres of excellence at Amreli and Banas, an IVF lab in Assam under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, milk powder plants at Mehsana, Indore, and Bhilwara
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 340-crore bio-ethanol plant in Nellore
Established by the Vishwa Samudra Group, the facility supplements farmers income and supports Indias ethanol blending goals, besides generating direct employment to 250 people and indirect employment to over 300
The districts of Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, and Alluri Sitharama Raju are among the 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts selected under the scheme to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11
Expenses, income gap huge in farm sector: All India Kisan Sabha
AIKS leaders blame the Centre not implementing the C2+50% M.S. Swaminathan commission formula; Minister refutes charges, says MSP is decided after consultations with farm outfits
Pilot project to increase crop productivity through crop diversification begins in Nandyal
Project aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers through sustainable agriculture production systems, says coordinator B. Sahadeva Reddy
Telangana eyes leadership in digital agriculture
Pursuing vision to make agriculture more profitable with AI, IoT, advanced data systems: IT Minister Sridhar Babu told Germanys Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute representatives
T.N. CM Stalin instructs officials to ensure facilities for paddy procurement, storage
Mr. Stalin held a meeting with collectors of five delta districts and officials of the Co-operative and Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department
Cabinet hikes wheat MSP by 160 per quintal to 2,585
The MSP has been decided based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), says Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mjunction to double tea auction volumes to 20 mn kg by FY26
Mjunction Services Ltd aims to more than double its tea auction volume to 20 million kg in FY26, up from 8 million kg in FY25. The company's B2B e-commerce platform has optimized the sales cycle, ensuring pricing transparency and quality for sellers and buyers. Despite these advancements, the market faces challenges from cheaper imported teas, which affect auction purchases.
Drone spraying, monitoring of cotton and chilli crops to soon begin in State
Pilot project, which will be implemented on 25 acres each of cotton and chilli crops, aims to showcase how technology can transform cultivation practices
Govt. to examine formation of water user associations for upkeep of irrigation tanks, says Uttam
Jayant Patil said he visited several flood-affected villages in Solapur, Dharashiv and Beed districts over the past two days and found that landless farm workers have suffered severe losses
Students, MLAs urge ICAR to include agri school students in B.Sc. Agriculture admissions
ICAR chief says seven universities agree to review norms after complaints over exclusion despite CUET clearance
State received 0.24L tonnes higher urea than allotment in September: Minister Tummala
Short-supply of urea for the ongoing Kharif season still remains high at 1.92L tonnes as on September 25
Consistent inflows leave little cushion, forcing officials to resort to regulated releases; the storage levels are expected to support irrigation, power generation, and drinking water supply
Government needs to support farmers as crop prices determined by global factors: Gadkari
We are facing problems of poverty and unemployment in rural and tribal India because farmers are not getting good prices in the global economy, Nitin Gadkari said
September rains hit harder, farmers to get aid before Diwali: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister
Maharashtra Minister Gulabrao Patil on Tuesday (September 23) said the State Government should declare a wet drought in Jalgaon district and parts of Marathwada
Maharashtra Congress spokesperson, Sachin Sawant, targeted the Government, saying it has announced 2,215 crore in assistance to 31.64 lakh farmers affected by heavy rainfall.
Cotton import duty cuts: The farms versus firms debate
In 2024-25, cotton imports recorded a 77% jump even with the import duty in place
Kharif foodgrain 2025-26 output likely to exceed 171.39 MT target: Agri Commissioner
India's kharif foodgrain production is set to exceed the government's goal. This is due to increased cultivation and favorable monsoon rains. Agriculture Commissioner P K Singh shared this optimistic outlook. While oilseed and pulse coverage is down, productivity is expected to rise. Crop damage from floods was minimal. The government will launch Vikhist Krishi Abhiyan to support farmers soon.
Uttarakhand govt to buy produce from apple growers in disaster-hit Dharali
Mr. Dhami has issued orders to the State agriculture and farmers' welfare department to implement the announcement immediately
Crop loan SOP for banks violates RBI guidelines, alleges tenant farmers body in A.P.
The provision that loans can only be sanctioned if a landowner has no pending dues has barred thousands of tenant ryots from accessing loans, they say
Rajasthan surpasses target for millet outlets in rural areas
Rajasthan Government exceeds target, establishes 152 millet outlets to promote nutritious and sustainable food options in rural areas
Foodgrain, fruit and vegetable yield rose this year, says Agriculture Minister
Centre, States discuss rabi preparations, seed and fertilizer supply
House panel members raise questions on non-tariff barriers for Indian agricultural exports to EU
The meeting with Commerce Secretary comes a day before EU negotiators sit down with the Indian government to discuss EU-India Free Trade Agreement
Pre-cocoon support rejuvenates Bodoland silk industry
Three years after the launch of a sericulture mission, the annual income of each silkworm rearer has touched 100,000
GST cuts to benefit 10 crore dairy farmers: Ministry of Cooperation
The GST rate cuts on dairy products, farm inputs, and food processing items are set to positively impact over 10 crore dairy farmers and bolster the cooperative sector, according to the Ministry of Cooperation. This restructuring addresses inverted duties in fertilizer manufacturing, aiming to stabilize prices for farmers and ensure timely input availability.
YSRCP to organise Annadata Poru in Andhra Pradesh on September 9
Terming Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus claim that there is no shortage of urea as false, YSRCP leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy alleges that farmers raising their voice are being intimidated
Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi drive coconut prices to new highs
Across South India, coconut prices have surged from Rs 15-25 to Rs 80-100 due to pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, climate change impacts, and pest infestations. Neglect of plantations and reduced yields have exacerbated the shortage, impacting copra, oil, and fresh nut availability. Despite being the largest producer, India faces a global crisis affecting prices and supply.
Agriculture Minister asks Collectors to closely monitor urea supply, availability and distribution
Atchannaidu also instructs officials to divert stocks from the surplus areas to the regions facing shortage
The State government has been able to get higher allocation of urea from the Centre due to the initiative taken by the Chief Minister, he says
NITI Aayog recommends multiple strategies to enhance pulses production
The role of pulses in ensuring food security, nutritional well-being, and sustainable agriculture with significant environmental benefits is very critical, says report
The stocks exceed the demand this season, the Chief Minister asserts, and orders officials to curb black marketing of urea and ensure its uninterrupted supply to the farmers
Procurement target of rice grown in Kharif at 463.5 lakh tonnes
The Centre has set a rice procurement target of 463.50 lakh tonnes for the Kharif season. In a meeting chaired by Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, the Department of Food and Public Distribution discussed procurement arrangements with States/UTs and FCI for the upcoming Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, also setting a target of 19.19 lakh tonnes for coarse grains/millets.
Make urea available for Odisha farmers, demands former CM Naveen Patnaik
Delay in the Talcher fertiliser plant, whose foundation stone was laid in 2018, is also a concern, said Mr. Patnaik in a letter to J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers
Recalling the strenuous efforts in making it a reality and the periods of setbacks the project faced, particularly during the YSRCP term, the Chief Minister reiterates the plan to take up Polavaram-Banakacherla project to drive away drought in Rayalaseema
Palaniswami slamsDMK government over clearance for hydrocarbon exploration
The permission toONGC for drilling onshore exploratory wells at 20 places inRamanathapuramdistrict was granted with the governments knowledge; this is against the interests of farmers, says the AIADMK general secretary
Farmers and entrepreneurs will showcase a range of products at Mannarangile Gramachantha at Bharat Bhavan every Friday
While demand has shot up, supply during the Kharif season is limited
Farmers urged to apply for Annadata Sukhibhava through grievance module by August 20
Applications can be submitted at Rythu Seva Kendras, says Dilli Rao, Director of Agriculture
PM Modi vows to stand like a wall to protect interests of farmers from any unfriendly policies
PM Modi on Friday declared from Red Fort that he will stand like a wall to protect farmers and fishermen from any unfriendly policies, ensuring their rights and interests remain secure.
PM Modi to launch National Natural Farming Mission on August 23: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Natural Farming Mission in New Delhi. Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the news after a meeting with state agriculture ministers. The mission aims to improve soil health and reduce costs for farmers. The government approved the scheme with a significant financial outlay. India has seen record production in wheat and paddy.
Minister stresses need for strengthening CDO of Irrigation department
The once reputed organisation was receiving adverse comments now, he said
When the group of women were at work in the farm near the foothills of the Western Ghats at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, a sloth bear, which had entered the farm, reportedly attacked them
Ready to pay personal price to protect farmers' interest: PM Modi on Trump tariff
His remarks come against the backdrop of the U.S. announcing a further increase in the tariff on Indian goods, including agricultural products, to 50%.
Address concerns of Virginia tobacco, oil palm farmers, Eluru MP urges Centre
Putta Mahesh Kumar urges Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lift ceiling on sale of tobacco to clear additional stocks held by farmers and maintain crude palm oil price at 1.25 lakh per tonne
