The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Crop loans in TN up despite lower coverage: Disbursed by PACCS, amount is ₹800 cr higher than last year; revision in cost of cultivation, rise in loanees cited as reasons.

Over 4 million hectares of tree cover – an area equivalent to the size of Switzerland – may have been cleared to make space for rubber plantations since the 1990s. Out of all the rubber planted, 1 million hectares may have been established in key biodiversity areas – sites that…

CSR&TI scientists urge farmers to use only recommended pesticides to tackle silkworms failing to spin cocoons. Rise in complaints of non-spinning of silkworms affects 20% of cocoon crop. Chemical residue of pesticides & other agrochemicals affects nervous system of silkworms. 2-5% of sericulture farmers affected, issue also accentuated by climatic…

Opposition Leader R. Ashok visits Kalaburagi, pledges to move motion in Belagavi winter session on crop loss comp. & loan waiver for farmers affected by drought. Admits hurdles in payment of comp., recalls initiatives to quickly gather data & pay relief. Encourages BJP workers to work hard for party's victory…

Supreme Court judge expresses need to hear farmers before painting them as villains; 8,481 meetings held with farmers, 1,092 flying squads deployed to prevent fires; court questions why errant farmers should benefit monetarily; asks Centre, Punjab to take away incentive; suggests policy to discourage paddy cultivation.

People have rallied in three towns against water buybacks for the Murray Darling, as the senate considers how to return the resource to the environment.

Farmers associated with as many as 18 farmer-labour outfits and members of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM non-political) staged demonstrations at several places and submitted memorandums to deputy commissioners in support of their demands.

Krishi Mela in Karnataka receives encouraging response from farmers despite drought-like situation. Farmers purchased items worth ₹5 crore and 150 farmers were honoured for their best practices. The crop museum showcased diverse technologies and on-the-field experience.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Deputy Manager (Production) of Verka Dairy Plant in Punjab for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant. Read further on Dynamite News: