Category: Agriculture
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Haryana’s Farm Economy Enters Transition Phase as Hisar Becomes Focus of Diversification Drive
Market signals, policy nudges, and climate pressures push farmers toward new crops and supply chains Dateline: Hisar | February 8, 2026 Summary: Haryana’s agricultural economy [more…]
Punjab Pushes Crop Diversification as Farm Economy Faces New Pressures
State-led initiatives aim to reduce dependency on traditional crops while stabilizing farmer incomes Dateline: Ludhiana | January 28, 2026 Summary: Punjab has intensified efforts toward [more…]
Europe Declares Agricultural Emergency as Sudden Cold Wave Destroys Massive Crop Areas
Unexpected temperature crash hits farmers across France, Germany, Italy, and Poland; global food inflation fears intensify Dateline: Brussels | November 29, 2025 Summary: The European [more…]
Gujarat Launches ₹6,000/acre Cash-Transfer Scheme for Farmers in Bold Welfare Move
State government targets 30 lakh farmers with direct benefit of ₹18,000 crore annually in major push to boost rural incomes Dateline: Gandhinagar | 25 November [more…]
Scrutiny Intensifies as Haryana Reports Both Record Paddy Procurement and Allegations of MSP Procurement Scam
State says ₹9,000 crore transferred to farmers for 48 lakh tonnes of paddy — trade body alleges large-scale mis-procurement and diversion of funds amid flood-hit [more…]
ICAR Data Breach Fallout: Accountability, Reform and the Future of India’s Agri-Tech Research
By Sarhind Times Bureau | New Delhi | October 20 2025 Summary A recent cyber-breach at one of India’s premier agricultural research institutes has sent [more…]
Bay of Bengal Brews Again: IMD Warns of New Low-Pressure System, Heavy Rain Likely in South and East India
Fresh monsoon remnant system could intensify into a depression; Andhra, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha put on early alert as coasts brace for rough weather. By [more…]
Monsoon 2025: The Deluge That Spoke Volumes
New Delhi, October 18, 2025 — For the second year running, India has witnessed an above-normal monsoon, with seasonal rainfall totalling 108% of the long-period [more…]
Centre Lifts Ban on De-Oiled Rice Bran Exports, Paving Way for Global Trade Revival
New Delhi, October 4:In a major boost to India’s agri-processing and feed industries, the Union government has lifted the ban on exports of de-oiled rice [more…]
India’s Monsoon Ledger 2025: Punjab Records +41% Excess, Northwest Sees Wettest Season Since 2001
New Delhi, October 1 –The curtains on the 2025 southwest monsoon have fallen, leaving behind a season that will be remembered for its unprecedented surpluses [more…]