Small Farmers Embrace Climate-Smart Farming Amidst Challenges
Many small farmers across India are actively adopting climate-smart agricultural practices to cope with changing…
Small Farmers Embrace Climate-Smart Farming Amidst Challenges
Many small farmers across India are actively adopting climate-smart agricultural practices to cope with changing weather patterns and improve their livelihoods. These innovative approaches are helping them build resilience against unpredictable monsoons, droughts, and extreme temperatures. A recent report highlights how farmers in regions like Rajasthan and Karnataka are experimenting with a mix of traditional…
ICAR Introduces New Guidelines for Scientists Amidst Data Controversy
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is updating its rules for scientists. This comes after a recent issue concerning data from genome-edited (GE) rice varieties. The new guidelines will limit how scientists share their research findings. They will not be allowed to speak to the media or publish in certain journals without full confidence…
Centre Rejects Tamil Nadu’s Plea for Higher Paddy Moisture Limit
The central government has decided against allowing a higher moisture content in paddy for public procurement in Tamil Nadu. This means farmers must ensure their paddy has no more than 17% moisture, despite recent heavy rains. The state had asked for this limit to be raised to 22%. However, there is some good news. The…
Punjab Farmers Embrace Drones for Precision Agriculture
Punjab’s agricultural landscape is buzzing with a new sound – the hum of drones. Farmers in the state are increasingly adopting drone technology for various farming tasks. This shift is marking a significant step towards modernising agriculture and improving efficiency. Experts believe this could be a game-changer for the region’s farming community. For years, Punjab…
How Diversification and Smart Farming Built a Small Farmer’s Crore-Rupee Enterprise
Manpreet Singh, a 40-year-old farmer from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, has shown that owning vast lands isn’t the only path to success in farming. Starting with his family’s modest three acres, he now manages 40 acres, with 37 of them leased. His journey began after finishing his 10+2 education in 2000. Encouraged by his father, a retired…
Natural Farming Summit Calls for National Mission Support
The South India Natural Farming Summit has urged the government to support farmers who use natural farming methods. Organisers want the National Mission on Natural Farming to include help for farmers using natural inputs like jeevamruth, ghanjeevamruth, cow dung, and plant extracts. They believe these methods are key to healthy farming. Experts at the summit,…
New Seed Bill Sparks Debate Amidst Farmer Concerns and Opposition Scrutiny
The Indian government’s proposed ‘New Seed Bill 2025′ is creating a stir, bringing together the government and farmer organisations in a debate. Farmers’ groups have announced a nationwide protest on November 26 to voice their opposition to the Bill. Opposition parties have also expressed their reservations. However, it’s understood that these parties and their state…
NCUI and Kairali Agriculture Forge Partnership for Green Finance and Sustainable Farming
A significant step has been taken to boost sustainable agriculture and green finance in India. The National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) and the Kairali Agriculture Multi State Cooperative Society Ltd. (Kairali MSCS) from Kerala have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to strengthen cooperative-led initiatives focused on reducing carbon emissions and…
India’s Seeds at Risk: Concerns Over the UN Seed Treaty and Biopiracy
India’s rich agricultural heritage, built over centuries by farmers, is facing new challenges. A global agreement, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (often called the Seed Treaty), is raising concerns about the potential biopiracy of the country’s indigenous seeds. While the treaty aims to conserve and share plant genetic resources…
Farmers in Motha(Chikhaldara) Face Total Crop Failure With LOK-1 Wheat; Urea Shortage Intensifies in Paratwada-Dhamangaon Region
A twin agriculture crisis has erupted in the region: in Motha village, around 30 farmers who sowed the popular wheat variety LOK‑1 (cultivar “LOK-1”) report that their crop did not germinate at all, while in the neighbouring Paratwada-Dhamangaon region urea supply is in disarray, as dealers charge as much as ₹350, and farmers facing shortages…
