agriculture

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that his government cannot allow indiscriminate felling of walnut trees, as it could severely impact the region's economy and identity.He said that the Union Territory is contributing nearly 3.5 lakh tonnes – over 90...

Mumbai, March 30 Bank credit to the industry grew at a faster pace of 13.5 per cent during the fortnight ending February 28, compared with 7.5 per cent in the year-ago period, according to data released by the RBI on Monday.The strong growth is primarily driven by higher growth in...

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, stated today that the adoption of bio-bitumen strongly aligns with India's climate commitments, net-zero targets, and flagship initiatives such as "Atmanirbhar Bharat," the National Bio-Energy Mission, and circular...

Kathua, March 30, 2026: The Department of Floriculture organized a training and awareness program for farmers under the MIDH scheme in Kathua today. Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, was the chief guest at the event.A large number of farmers attended the program, with the notable...

New Delhi, March 30 India's rapeseed-mustard production is estimated to rise by 3.5 per cent to 119.4 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 rabi season, driven by increased acreage, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said on Monday.Total production stood at 115.2 lakh tonnes in the...

Jaipur, March 30 India's rapeseed-mustard production is estimated to rise to 119.4 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 rabi season, up from 115.2 lakh tonnes in the previous year, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said on Monday.The initial estimate is based on a study that used field...

Srinagar, March 30 Rain in the plains and snowfall in higher areas continued in Kashmir on Monday, as the latest spell of precipitation has reduced the rainfall deficit by nearly five percent, officials said here.Light to moderate rain lashed most parts of the Kashmir Valley, while some...

JAMMU, March 29: Director of Agriculture, Jammu, Anil Gupta visited Majalta to review agricultural activities and inspected a Hi-Tech Polyhouse set up under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).The 500 sq m polyhouse, established by a local beneficiary, is equipped for...

KATHUA, March 29: The Department of Floriculture organized a district-level event on commercial floriculture under the MIDH scheme at Shakti Palace.Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma urged young people to explore startup opportunities in the agricultural sector, highlighting the district's...

SRINAGAR, March 29: Minister Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurated the District Kisan Mela in Srinagar, emphasizing its significance as a platform for farmer interaction, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of modern agricultural practices.He stressed the importance of adopting advanced technologies...

Gandhinagar, March 30 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched a series of infrastructure and irrigation projects on Monday aimed at improving access to basic services and agricultural support in Gujarat's tribal regions, covering road connectivity, public facilities, and large-scale...

Chandigarh, March 29 Rain affected parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, leading to a drop in daytime temperatures at many locations, the local weather office reported.Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, received light rain and recorded a maximum temperature of 27.3 degrees...

March 29, New Delhi: A government-organized Kisan Mela was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, bringing together farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to showcase local products and promote sustainable farming practices.Organized by the Union Territory government, the event provided...

New Delhi, March 29 – Cooperation between India and Israel in agriculture has received a major boost following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jerusalem last month, during which the decision was announced to establish more Centres of Excellence as high-tech agricultural hubs, and to...

Belagavi (Karnataka), March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised a farmer in this city for his success in fish farming during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, citing it as an example of how innovation in agriculture can boost incomes and inspire rural youth.The farmer, Raju...

Itanagar, March 29 A one-month-old Himalayan black bear cub was rescued by the Deomali Forest Division, an official said on Sunday.Deomali Forest Division range forest officer (RFO) Diwang Lowang said the bear cub was spotted near an agricultural field on Saturday.One Pongpong Ruttum of...

Chandigarh, March 29 Rain affected parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, with daytime temperatures dropping at many locations, according to the meteorological department.Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, received light rain, leading to a drop in temperature here.Ambala...

Ahmedabad, March 29 An educational institution in Gujarat has been preparing more than 500 meals daily using biogas, eliminating the need for LPG cylinders, under the state's Institutional Biogas Plant Scheme, officials said.The institution has become self-reliant in cooking gas, amid concerns...

Bhopal, March 28 – The Madhya Pradesh government announced on Saturday that it had submitted a proposal for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for three crops – Sitahi Kutki (millet), Nagdaman Kutki, and Purple Pigeon Pea – to the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai for examination...

Noida, March 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday credited farmers for ushering in what he described as a "new phase of development" in Uttar Pradesh, while also highlighting their role in ethanol production and providing "huge relief" to the country during a period of global...