The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Congress accuses BRS leaders of misleading farmers over paddy procurement

TPCC working president criticizes BRS leaders for neglecting farmers, promises support and aid under Congress government.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Hot sauce and a muster dog: on the ground at Beef2024, the southern hemisphere’s biggest cattle industry expo

Emissions, sustainability and windfarms are front of mind at Rockhampton’s Beef Week celebrations

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

Desi rice mela in Mysuru to highlight rice diversity

Discover the rich diversity of Indian rice at the 'Desi Rice Mela' showcasing rare varieties and promoting conservation efforts.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Mango mela is back in Mysuru

Annual mango mela in Mysuru offers rare varieties directly from growers, attracting mango lovers from May 24-26.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Harsh summer leaves State’s farm sector reeling under heavy losses

The harsh summer of 2024 has left the State’s agriculture sector reeling under heavy losses, a block-wise assessment of the situation carried out by the State Agriculture Department has found. In direct and indirect terms, the losses have been pegged at over ₹500 crore.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Nil possibility of Mettur dam getting opened on June 12

Agricultural specialists advise farmers to skip Kuruvai cultivation due to low Mettur storage, opt for Samba instead.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Brexit: Rishi Sunak urged to stop 'harmful' new trade deals from hitting Welsh lamb farms

Many farmers are angry at new post-Brexit trade arrangements agreed by the Government with Australia, New Zealand and other countries

Evening Standard · May 15, 2024

Could there be a future avocado shortage?

Mexico, the world’s biggest producer of the fruit, could see its potential growing area reduced by 31% by 2050

Evening Standard · May 15, 2024

How to best mitigate pesticide use

As Irish farmer Andrew Bergin told me: "Nature is very valuable until someone has to pay"

Salon · May 14, 2024

Milk distribution comes to a halt in south Kerala after a section of Milma employees go on strike; agitation called off following talks with TRCMPU officials

Milk distribution was severely hit in three southern districts owing to joint agitation led by INTUC and CITU.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024