Amit Shah Reviews Key Cooperative Institutions: Big Push for Exports, Organics, and Quality Seeds
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday to assess the performance of three major national cooperative institutions launched in 2023: National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) These organizations are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s broader “Prosperity through […]
Monabarie: The Beating Heart of Assam’s Tea Legacy
Biswanath, Assam – If India wakes up to a cup of tea, chances are it comes from the lush green slopes of Assam, home to some of the world’s finest tea estates. But beyond the aroma of freshly brewed chai lies a lesser-known marvel—Monabarie Tea Estate, Asia’s largest tea garden—not just a hub of production […]
Tensions Rise as Punjab Farmers Detained, Protest Sites Cleared
Punjab The air is now eerily silent at the Shambhu border, where farmers had been holding their ground since February 13, 2024. Just days ago, this place was alive with voices demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). But on March 19, 2025, the Punjab Police detained farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and […]
Maharashtra’s Onion Farmers Turn to Crop Insurance as Weather Becomes Unpredictable
In Maharashtra’s onion-growing regions, farmers are struggling with unexpected weather changes. Heavy rains, long dry spells, and pest attacks have made onion farming more risky than ever before. Many farmers say that climate change is making it harder to predict the seasons, and they are looking for ways to protect their crops and income. For […]
Cabbage at 50 Paise: When Farmers Let Cattle Eat Their Crop
Yeola, Maharashtra | In Yeola, Maharashtra, cabbage farmers are facing a huge problem—their crop is selling for just 50 paise per kilogram. That’s less than the cost of a single piece of candy. Selling it at this price makes no sense because they would lose more money in transport and labor than they would earn. […]
India’s Digital Agriculture Mission: Over 20.5 Million Farmer IDs Created
New Delhi | In a quiet village in Uttar Pradesh, farmer Rajesh Yadav recently received his unique farmer ID under the government’s Digital Agriculture Mission. He wasn’t sure what it meant at first, but when an official explained that it would help him access farming schemes, subsidies, and crop-related advice more easily, he saw the […]
Rajasthan’s Growing Agri Potential: Why Processing and Value Addition Matter
Jaipur | In a small village near Jaipur, mustard farmer Mahesh Rao watches as his golden fields sway in the winter breeze. He has been growing mustard for over two decades, and every year, he follows the same routine—harvest, take the produce to the mandi, and wait for traders to set the price. “If I […]
Agricultural Sustainability: The Role of Bio-Fertilizers in a Circular Economy
The agricultural sector, contributing one-third of the global GDP, faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to environmental concerns and a projected global population of 9.5 billion by 2050. Organic fertilizers are emerging as a key player in promoting agriculture’s circular economy by improving soil health and leveraging natural resources. Rising Chemical Fertilizer Usage […]