Farmers issues
Punjab Ready for Paddy Procurement From October 1, Centre Approves Rs 42,786 Crore
Kataruchak says no grain from other states will be allowed into Punjab's mandis; ministers and MLAs to visit mandis
Kharif Crop Sowing Hits 658 Lakh Hectares Amid Monsoon Deficit
Staple grain cultivation experienced varied outcomes during this current weather cycle.
Kharif Sowing Plummets 16% as Weak Monsoon Hits Agriculture: Ministry Report
The decline is broadly spread across multiple categories.
Farmer Unions Join Forces to Oppose India-US Trade Deal and Warn of Nationwide Protests
The leaders emphasized that they will not accept any compromise on critical issues.
Use of unsafe pesticides took 535 lives between 2024 and 2026 in Rajasthan.
A report has raised critical safety issues as more than 500 farmers lost their lives, linked to exposure of unsafe usage of pesticides.
High Reservoirs Offset Early El Niño Threat, But Fertilizer Shortages Pose Late Risks to Kharif Crops: CRISIL
Favorable water metrics show that live storage levels remain exceptionally strong.
Farmers Hit as Rain, Hail Damage Over 2.49 Lakh Hectares of Rabi Crops
Discussions have also been held with state agriculture ministers on the evolving situation.
Punjab Farmers Warning: Complete Harvest Before Rain and Hail Hits
Authorities have urged farmers to use the dry intervals efficiently to protect their fields and finish harvesting where possible.
Hope to attain and maintain comfortable stocks of fertilizers by 15th of May: MEA
It highlighted that the Department of Fertilizers is tracking global and domestic patterns carefully and taking the requisite steps.
PAU Guidance for Punjab Farmers to Protect Wheat Yield During High Temperatures
A sudden rise in temperature at this time can reduce grain weight, impacting both yield and quality.