New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai, describing it as a festival that celebrates farmers, the harvest and the spirit of togetherness. In a post on X, Modi said, “Nuakhai Juhar!” and wished that the festival would strengthen harmony and togetherness in society Read More…
New Delhi: The three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded in New Delhi with a call for greater South–South and triangular cooperation to accelerate solutions for dryland agriculture. The Congress culminated in the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D), which outlines a shared agenda for transforming dryland agriculture through collaboration, knowledge exchange, innovation and collective Read More…
THRISSUR: Rows of marigold plants stand in full bloom on what was once barren and unused land in Nattika, turning the landscape into a sea of colour ahead of the Onam season. Behind these flower fields is not a team of workers, but the determination and hard work of 62-year-old farmer Sheeja, who has been Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre is preparing to introduce a new and stringent Seed Act to protect farmers from losses caused by fake, adulterated and substandard seeds. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a consultation with senior representatives of major farmer organisations on September 10 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to Read More…
THRISSUR: For three friends in Varavoor, farming is more than a livelihood — it is a way to serve society by producing safe and chemical-free food. Led by the Varavoor Consumer-Farmer Coordination Committee, Shankaran, Sethumadhavan and Nandakumar are cultivating around 13 acres of land, with banana, fodder grass and flowers as the major crops. The Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY), with a focus on improving implementation across 100 identified districts and ensuring measurable benefits for farmers. The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve irrigation and storage facilities, expand access to Read More…
Angered by a three-decade wait for a proper motorable road, residents of a remote village in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district staged an unusual protest by planting paddy saplings along a muddy stretch they use for daily travel. The protest took place in Karigadhari village under Manikpuri gram panchayat in the Bandhavgarh Assembly constituency. A video Read More…
Thrissur: For Thomas and his wife Roshni, farming is more than a means of livelihood. It has become a way of life that provides both income and satisfaction. Their farm at Poomala in Thrissur stands out for its diverse range of farming activities, combining livestock, poultry and multiple crops. A visit to their farm reveals Read More…
ELURU: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district, calling it a major step towards self-reliance in agriculture. He said the indigenous hybrid would help reduce India’s dependence on imported hybrid technology for high-quality popcorn maize and conserve foreign exchange, while Read More…
With 35 donkeys, Father Davis Chakkalakkal is building a unique farming model in Thrissur, with a goal of expanding to 100 For generations, the donkey has often been portrayed in popular culture as a symbol of foolishness, neglect and ridicule. At Farm Park Thichoor in Kuttimukku, Thrissur, however, the animal has a completely different identity. Read More…