Farmers in Odisha will now reap the benefits of crop insurance coverage free of cost for up to five acres under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Kharif 2026 season, with beneficiaries required to pay only Re 1 per plot towards account validation.
Punjab's canal expansion plans have come under the spotlight as widespread power cuts disrupt paddy transplantation, triggering farmer protests across the state.
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that eastern India, enriched with fertile soil, abundant water resources, and a favourable climate, is poised to become the growth engine of India’s next agricultural revolution.
A sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices in Punjab has raised concerns over rising transport costs, agricultural expenses and a possible spike in essential commodity prices.
The proposed Industrial Model Township (IMT) in Naraingarh moved a step closer on Wednesday after farmers from the area agreed to offer nearly 450 acres of land at government-fixed rates, giving a fillip to Haryana’s industrial expansion plans.
He highlighted the tireless dedication of millions of women associated with Amul and farmers contributing to IFFCO, showcasing India's cooperative sector as a global model of empowerment and self-reliance.
He was visiting the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) as part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), as part of the nation-wide campaign, celebrating the country’s progress in agriculture and food-grain production.
Statewide, around 54 percent of farmers have completed registration, benefiting nearly 1.5 crore cultivators. The drive is being carried out in mission mode under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The UP government had set a target of opening 4,000 procurement centres, of which 3,790 are already operational.
India’s export engine has hit a sudden and punishing slowdown. The latest figures show a steep decline in shipments to the United States, triggered by the new 50 per cent tariff regime imposed by Washington.
