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15,000 peasants from the two tehsils of Dahanu and Talasari in Palghar district were present for the march, the CPI(M) said

The result marks a steep decline from the 2021 Assembly election, when Pinarayi had won by a commanding margin of 50,123 votes. The present majority is barely a third of that figure, signalling a significant erosion of support in what has been a CPI(M) stronghold

Farmers gathered at the procurement centre to cover grain heaps with tarpaulins as strong winds picked up, according to local accounts

The Association reiterated its demand of aligning the Minimum Selling Price (MSP) of sugar and ethanol procurement prices with the revised FRP of sugarcane

It was a calibrated, hard‑hitting campaign - codenamed Operation Sindoor - designed to punish Pakistan‑backed terror without slipping into an all‑out war.

‘The most important change Op Sindoor brought to the India-Pak dynamic is that Islamabad will now be far more circumspect before attempting any mischief’

The MoU aims to integrate the technological expertise of VST Tillers Tractors with the research, teaching and extension capabilities of Kerala Agricultural University

Naidu asks NABARD to support horticulture sector in AP

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Government of India press release: 7.92 crore unincorporated non-agricultural establishments driving economic expansion

Government of India press release: ICAR DG Dr. Mangi Lal Jat inaugurates seed godown, lays foundation stone for speed breeding facility in Hyderabad

A ‘disturbance’ in the weather system brings rain to India during non-monsoon months but can also disrupt agricultural schedules and trigger extreme events

Four key resolutions were passed at the meeting, including a demand for financial assistance to the families of farmers who died over the past two-and-a-half years

In the last 2 years the industry had suffered significant crop losses for the high-value first flush teas due to prolonged dry spell

Government of India press release: Multi-Organ Donation at Command Hospital, Chandimandir Saves Multiple Lives; First-Ev...

The opposition BJP and BRS alleged that the farmers died while waiting for the procurement of their produce.

Discrepancy with APEDA’s 2.14 million hectare estimate sparks debate on GI zone expansion as Madhya Pradesh inclusion remains sub-judice

To integrate 1 lakh smallholder women farmers over next four years

Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy accused BRS leaders of misleading people by projecting themselves as pro-farmer despite having “played with the lives of farmers” during their tenure.

Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat, he sought to allay farmers’ concerns, stating that a state-level nodal officer was continuously supervising procurement centres.

Indian School of Agriculture to come up in Madanapalle

He mentioned that the two facilities would strengthen quality seed availability for farmers.

Boat visitors along Godavari River can view key irrigation works en route

The proposal, discussed at a recent Cabinet meeting, aims to clear accumulated stocks of these crops and minimise losses to the exchequer: Officials

State BJP president says law and order situation in Punjab similar to West Bengal; CM cites crackdown on farmers agitation

IIT Mandi has launched a one-month residential programme under its PRAYAS 4.0 initiative. It will have 5-6 hours daily sessions led by faculty members.

Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu, demanding the termination of the membership of six Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP.

“There is a need to develop 500 collectives like Sahyadri Farms in India to graduate agriculture and allied sectors to the next level,” Srivastava, Executive Director of the ISB Centre for Business Innovation (ISB-CBI), said

The government said that with a view to protect the interests of sugarcane farmers, it has also decided that there shall not be any deduction in case of sugar mills where recovery is below 9.5%

Harish Rao says farmers of sugarcane, fruit orchards and vegetables facing urea crisis

Significant push for horticulture development in Rayalaseema and Prakasam districts with a sum of ₹5,313 crore specifically allocated for the purpose

India is among Africa's leading trading partners, ranging from manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals.

Initially, 140 districts will be focussed in 14 States through State Department of Agriculture and ICAR for upscaling the technologies by involving 2000 ginning/ processing factories

The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association has noted that while the FRP (₹365 per quintal) increase rightly supports farmers, it also raises the cost of raw material for mills

Approving a proposal from the Karnataka government, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes of sunflower under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi 2026 season

Tribal communities seem to have moved from seeing welfare as enough to demanding identity security and better services.

Sunil Anand into agriculture and business was associated with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) for about 10 years before he came into contact with Vijay Joseph to work for TVK.

Ponguleti recalled that the previous regime had discouraged paddy cultivation, while the present government is providing ₹500 per quintal bonus for fine variety (sanna) paddy, in addition to the minimum support price (MSP).

Nabard has specifically allocated Rs.5,313 crore for horticulture development in Rayalaseema and Prakasam districts.

Government of India press release: PM-PRANAM Kisan Sanghoshti Programme Organized at Laxmipuram Village

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“Consumer goods conglomerate ITC ​has started ‌loading 22,000 metric tonnes of wheat at the western port of ‌Kandla for shipment to the ​United Arab Emirates,” sources said

ITC ​has started ‌loading 22,000 metric tons of wheat at ‌Kandla port for shipment to the ​United Arab Emirates

Government of India press release: Progress of Area Coverage under Summer Crops as on 01.05.2026

Project to stabilise irrigation for over 33,000 acres across 33 villages in the Krishna delta, benefiting more than four lakh people; works to cover main canal and distributaries from 0 to 47 km

Rs 2,481 crore programme to promote chemical-free farming across 1 crore farmers in 15,000 clusters covering all Gram Panchayats. Provides training, bio-input resource centres, and certification for sustainable agricultural practices.

Government repealed all three farm laws through the Farm Laws Repeal Act 2021, following over a year of farmer protests. Also announced a committee on MSP and other agricultural reform demands.

Three laws enacted to deregulate agricultural markets: Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Act, Farmers' Agreement on Price Assurance Act, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act. Triggered prolonged farmer protests.

Rs 20,050 crore flagship scheme for sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector. Aims to enhance fish production by 70 lakh tonnes, generate 55 lakh employment opportunities, and double fisheries exports.

Direct income support scheme providing Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments to all landholding farmer families. Over 11 crore farmers covered with total disbursement exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore.

Crop insurance scheme with lowest-ever premium rates (2% for kharif, 1.5% for rabi) providing comprehensive risk cover for pre-sowing to post-harvest losses. Uses technology including satellite imagery and drones for rapid claim settlement.

Legally entitled up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population to receive subsidised food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System. Made food security a legal right, covering approximately 82 crore people.

Provides subsidised foodgrains to approximately 81 crore people (two-thirds of the population) through the Targeted Public Distribution System. Guarantees 5 kg per person per month at Rs 1-3/kg for rice, wheat, and coarse grains.

Expanded food security mission to cover 482 districts in rice, wheat, and pulses production. Targeted additional production of 25 million tonnes of foodgrains through improved technology dissemination and farm-level demonstrations.

Waived loans of approximately 3.6 crore small and marginal farmers at a cost of Rs 71,680 crore. One of the largest farm debt waiver programmes in Indian history, covering both direct and indirect agricultural loans.

Centrally sponsored scheme to increase production of rice, wheat, and pulses through area expansion, productivity enhancement, and technology dissemination. Targeted an additional 10 million tonnes of rice, 8 million tonnes of wheat, and 2 million tonnes of pulses.

Restructuring of the Public Distribution System to target Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with subsidised food grains, replacing the earlier universal PDS with a targeted approach.