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Wheat sowing lags at 11,000 hectare so far amid deficient monsoon; rabi acreage downWheat sowing in India has reached 11,000 hectares as of October 23, against 27,000 hectares a year earlier, as a deficient southwest monsoo...- From field to market: The farmer without a titleUN has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, shining a light on the importance of recognising female farmers. In I...
- Shukra Pradosh Vrat, Today: October 23, 2026, Check Trayodashi Tithi, Pradosh Kaal and Puja VidhiShukra Pradosh Vrat will be observed on Friday, October 23, 2026, during the Shukla Paksha Trayodashi of the Ashwin lunar month. Devotees w...
- Papankusha Ekadashi (22 October, 2026): Date, Tithi, Parana Time, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and SignificancePapankusha Ekadashi 2026 is being observed today, Thursday, October 22. Falling during Ashwin Shukla Paksha, this sacred Vishnu vrat is tra...
- How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
- Navratri 2026 Begins on October 11: Five Things You Should Never Do During These 9 Auspicious DaysShardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 and marks nine days dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine forms. While devotees fo...
- Monsoon deficit raises risk of lower Rabi crop acreageFarmers are likely to decrease rabi sowing due to inadequate rainfall and reduced soil moisture levels. This situation could lead to lower ...
- Wheat sowing faces heat from water shortage this winterFarmers in India are likely to reduce wheat planting this winter due to water scarcity and low minimum support prices. Regions such as Raja...
- US state Montana governor pitches India partnerships in quantum, aerospace, biosciences & critical mineralsMontana has a cluster of around 80 quantum and photonics companies, and is keen to work with Indian institutions and firms on research, tec...
- E-commerce firms turn to AI to solve for Bharat during festive salesFrom spotting trends before they become popular and predicting what consumers are likely to buy to personalising recommendations – AI is do...
- Thursday (Guruvar) Remedies, October 8, 2026: Jupiter’s Ashlesha Shift Makes These Upays Important for All 12 Zodiac SignsOn October 8, 2026, Jupiter will transit into the fourth pada of Ashlesha Nakshatra, bringing unique influences for each zodiac sign. Gemin...
- Pulses prices surge: Will cheaper imports bring relief to consumers? Stakeholders dividedIndia currently imposes a 10% import duty on red lentils and chickpeas, while yellow peas attract a 30% duty.
- AWL Agri Business shares climb 4% as Q2 revenue rises 24% YoY, Food & FMCG posts record quarterly revenueAWL Agri Business shares rose nearly 4% after Q2 revenue grew 24% year-on-year, driven by strong performance in Food & FMCG and Industry Es...
- UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
- Export schemes extended amid West Asia crisisThe Centre extended the duty refund scheme Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and the Rebate of State and Central ...
- Pulses import duties may ease over poor rainsAt present, imports of chana attract a 10% duty, while yellow peas are subject to a 30% duty. Tur and urad imports are allowed duty-free un...
- Foodgrain target for 2026-27 cut to 374 MT amid El Nino concernsThe Centre has also assured states of adequate availability of fertilisers, certified seeds and financial resources for the 2026-27 rabi se...
- Foodgrain output target cut over El Nino impactOf the overall target, 177.72 mt is expected to come from the rabi season, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said at the National...
- Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks states to prioritise pulses, oilseeds in rabi crop plansAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked states to prepare rabi crop plans based on water availability and soil moisture, with ...
- El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri SecyThe rabi season in India is expected to encounter difficulties due to the El Nino weather pattern. Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra high...
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