The decline in the groundwater level is a major issue for agriculturists in all four districts of Shekhawati — Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu, and Neem Ka Thana

The farmers’ protests have become a critical point of contention, sparking diverse opinions across the nation

The adoption of agroforestry at scale in India by smallholders is currently stymied by ecological and socio-economic factors

Farmers in Tamil Nadu are struggling with poor yield, but there is also good news with new varieties being discovered

The soaring prices of coffee beans, driven by a global shortage in crop production, have provided a ray of hope for growers in Karnataka, which produces most of India’s coffee. Planters tell Darshan Devaiah B.P. and G.T. Sathish The Hindu that while this is good, the more significant problems remain

Satellite data has gives an Indian farmer optimal sowing times, weather warnings, and better use of irrigation and pesticides

Promises to waive off farm loans have been issued by most political parties during this Lok Sabha election. Here’s a look at how these waivers are implemented, the effect on farmers and governments and what alternatives exist

A herd of 16 elephants raided the paddy and tomato fields at Irikipenta village of Somala mandal on Saturday

The total amount of aquatic animals captured in the wild fell to 91 million tonnes and the global production rose to 94.4 million in 2022, the FAO said

Ten in the district have been declared as ‘drought mandals’ by the NDMA; over 50% of crop was lost in Sitaramapuram while 30-40% of crops were lost in the remaining nine mandals

Recently, the dairy industry has experienced a decrease of ₹5 per liter in the milk price, causing concern among the predominantly women farmers involved in the sector. 

The monsoon brings nearly 70% of the rain India needs to water farms and refill reservoirs and aquifers; nearly half of the farmland depends on the annual rains

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said that if the country does not pay attention to the livestock and fisheries sectors then the sectors may fall down

Small and marginal farmers are worried about being punished for encroachment, demand action against influential people who allegedly encroached on government land

Shah said that the movement for organic farming has reached an important stage and cooperatives have an important role in making India the world’s largest organic food producing country

Tamil Nadu’s history of free power supply for farming led to violent agitations, political backtracking, and eventual implementation in phases

In Thattayil village near Pandalam, farmers are enthusiastically taking up floriculture. A collective of 35 farmers is cultivating marigolds on eight hectares for this Onam season

Meet the farmers retailing value-added products with millets such as cookies, idly mixes, pasta, and more

V. Vinod Kumar visits several watershed structures in the district implemented by Accion Fraterna Ecology Centre with funding from NABARD

In 2021, she was given the Padma Shri award for popularising organic farming in India and was regarded as a pioneer in the agriculture field

FAO recommends enhanced social security net for all, Niti Aayog member says India doing its best to deal with climate change.

Plantations of over 70 farmers severely affected by the spotted locust infestation at Konnathady and Vathikudy panchayats

After Udayakumar, from Mahadevikadu, near Haripad, lost his vision in one eye 15 years ago, his career as a woodworker came to an abrupt end. He then turned to agriculture to find solace and success through determination and resilience.

The AAP and the BJP sparred over who was to be assigned blame for the delays in procurement 

Curbs on edible oil exports must be relaxed so that farmers have the freedom to capitalise on global market opportunities, just as consumers benefit from cheap imports

Bhavantar can work well in tandem with e-NAM which improves price realisation. This can reduce the Bhavantar outgo

BJP will stand by the farmers in this fight to get back their land. The BJP will continue its fight till amendments are brought in for better use of Waqf properties, says the MP

A memorandum of understanding was signed for two gas-based power plants in Jaipur, says Minister Nagar

Usually, low grade tobacco accounts for about 25 to 30% of the total yield. This year, low grade tobacco is about 10% more than normal

Samir Shah, MD & CEO of NCDEX, talks about commodity repository and the role it can play in lowering borrowing cost for farmers

Addressing a rally in the Gangapur constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district ahead of the November 20 assembly polls, he said prices for crops like sugarcane, soybean and jowar have plummeted.

Nearly two thousand trees, 50 varieties of flowering plants and 20 varieties of hedge plants add colour to Jagannath Textile near Karumathampatti.

Future Farms ventures into professional tropical hydroponics and comes up with new products. Sujatha Shankar Kumar takes a look

The Krishi Mela will be held on the GKVK campus of UAS-B from November 14 to 17