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…
In a significant operation, authorities in Nagpur and Yavatmal have seized over 700 packets of illegal HTBT (Herbicide-Tolerant Bt) cotton seeds. The action was taken to combat the rising trade of unauthorized seeds in Maharashtra. HTBT cotton seeds are genetically modified to resist herbicides, making them popular among farmers. However, these seeds are illegal in…
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide campaign led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is making waves across India. On June 1, 2025, the campaign reached Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on its fourth day. The initiative aims to empower over 1.5 crore farmers by providing them with modern and sustainable farming practices. During his…
