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Focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in farm sector through agritech meet in Rajasthan

The GRAM-2026 will take place in Jaipur from May 23 to 25, aiming to unite farmers, scientists, investors, and policymakers to foster dialogue and help agriculturists access global expertise and modern technologies

11 Apr 2026 6:28 am
These Soil Sakhis in Maharashtras drought prone region are bringing about a quiet revolution

How empowered marginalised women are helping farmers increase their yield in this drought-prone region in Maharashtra. Scientists and farmers bodies validate their contribution for changing farmers lives

9 Apr 2026 6:14 am
Price crash drives Bengal potato farmers into distress

Three farmer deaths linked to falling prices; Opposition, ruling party trade charges

4 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
How Ulloor Krishi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram is handholding small scale farmers

Agricultural produce and value-added products are marketed under the brand name Ulloor Greens by Ulloor Krishi Bhavan. A retail outlet and online sale of products are already in place

1 Apr 2026 5:41 am
House panel flags 32 times increase in sugarcane arrears, farmers to launch protests

Government blames excess sugar production for delay in payments to farmers

28 Mar 2026 10:25 pm
No need to panic on fertilizer stocks: Centre

Union Minister J. P. Nadda said he has spoken to State Agriculture Ministers and informed them about availability of fertilizers

27 Mar 2026 10:21 pm
The unique flavour of Dindigulcigar, a balm to Winston Churchill in times of war

During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order was placed with the Government of Madras. Spencer and Co. shut the business in the 1950s. What is left of the Spencer Compound is a portion of the ground that has become an unkempt garden

20 Mar 2026 1:38 pm
RDSS extends financial aid to families of 17 farmer suicide victims in Vijayawada

Each family given 50,000 to help rebuild their lives through small income-generating activities such as dairy farming, livestock rearing, or tailoring, says RDSS secretary

17 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
In Focus podcast | Why are farmers protesting against an India-US trade deal?

Dr. Ashok Dhawale speaks to us about why farmers are protesting the IndiaU.S. trade framework and what it means for agriculture in India.

13 Mar 2026 4:56 pm
Next instalment of Kisan Nidhi to reach farmers on March 13

In the 22nd instalment, over 2.15 crore women farmers will receive financial assistance, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

11 Mar 2026 11:08 pm
Gender, agriculture and climate change

The society needs an ecosystem that focuses on instituting policy and institutional reforms that recognise women not only as caregivers but as farmers, entrepreneurs, and leaders

8 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Rights, justice, action for Indias women farmers

As farming in India feminises, empowering women farmers can drive climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich and nutrition-sensitive agriculture

7 Mar 2026 1:15 am
Essential Commodities Act: When and why did Centre invoke it last?

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955(ESA)has been a tool used by the government through the years to offset rising food prices,prevent hoardingandmaintainfood security

6 Mar 2026 7:51 pm
Over six lakh Maharashtra farmers yet to get 2017 loan waiver scheme benefit: Minister in assembly

Under the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana, 44.04 lakh farmers, out of the total 50.60 lakh eligible ones, have so far received benefits of the loan waiver scheme, while the process for the remaining 6.56 lakh farmers is underway

27 Feb 2026 2:25 pm