In recent times, new regulations on tree-felling have been introduced in India. These rules are meant to protect the environment, but they are causing problems for farmers. The process has become complicated and bureaucratic. Farmers are now faced with digital procedures that are hard to understand. Instead of helping them, these rules create barriers. Many…
Kharif sowing has picked up pace in India, with the total area sown reaching 137 lakh hectares. This increase is mainly due to timely monsoon rains and greater farmer engagement. As of June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported a notable rise in kharif crops compared to the previous year. The…
Farmers in Patiala have reason to celebrate after the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered compensation for losses caused by fake sunflower seeds. The court has directed dealers and a manufacturer to pay ₹76,800 per acre to farmers whose crops failed in 2022 due to the supply of spurious seeds. This significant ruling aims to…
Kerala’s mid-day meal scheme is changing. The state is now serving fortified rice to schoolchildren. This rice is meant to help fight anaemia, but it has raised serious health concerns. Many experts are worried that fortified rice may not be safe for everyone. Children with certain health conditions, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia,…
Brazil has made a significant achievement by being officially recognized as free from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) without the use of vaccination. This important milestone was celebrated during the 92nd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in Paris. FMD is a serious viral illness that mainly affects cloven-hoofed animals like cattle. It…
A growing crisis is impacting India’s cotton farmers, with many like Kailash Rao Kadam, a 55-year-old grower from western Maharashtra, deciding to abandon the crop. This summer-sown season might be his last with cotton, a crop that once brought prosperity to his village. The decline in cotton output is a serious concern. For the 2024-25…
French agri-trading giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has rapidly become India’s second-largest exporter of pulses, just a year after launching its dedicated global pulses business unit. Sumeet Mittal, CEO of LDC India, shared this news during an online interaction, highlighting the company’s significant growth and future plans in the Indian market. LDC, with a history…
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…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. This alert is in effect until June 26. The forecast indicates cooler and wetter days ahead as the monsoon is expected to arrive soon. As of June 23, the weather in the national capital…
India’s push for biofuels, especially the E20 fuel programme, is having an unexpected effect on food prices. The price of wheat and products made from it, such as atta, maida, and suji, has gone up by around 10%. This increase is mainly because maize, a key crop, is being used more for producing ethanol. The…
