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What’s haunting Halloween chocolate? The climate pressures behind Halloween’s sweetest traditionHalloween chocolate connects American shoppers with cocoa-growing communities in West Africa. Heat and crop disease can disrupt harvests, b...29 Oct, 2026, 09.37 PM IST- India may import more food, feed and farm commodities as drought hits cropsAmid predictions of drought in India this financial year, food and agricultural imports are anticipated to rise sharply. With serious reduc...29 Oct, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
- Tractor demand drying to likely 3-year low at arid farmsTractor sales are projected to fall by up to 10% year-on-year, while vehicle dealers in some markets are also seeing sharp declines in sale...29 Oct, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
- Reinventing the pond: How this Bengal start-up is helping fish farmers battle climate and credit crisisAt a time when climate change is impacting world resources, including the aquatic system, Jalpaiguri’s Essential Aquatech is working to emp...27 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...27 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Halt water supply to construction projects, raise aid for drought-hit farmers: NCP (SP) to govtNCP (SP) leaders are urging the Maharashtra government to prioritize water supply for farmers amid severe drought. They demand an increase ...25 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Karnataka DyCM Parameshwara urges Centre to release relief funds as crop losses reach 80 pc due to droughtKarnataka is facing a critical drought, leading to alarming crop losses approaching 80%. In response, the government has begun processing c...25 Oct, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- A Colorado family spent over 100 years raising cattle and growing crops on 10,000 acres; then 30 wind turbines added another income stream to their ranchThe Kochis family revitalized their historic ranch, creating the Rush Creek Wind Farm while preserving their farming legacy. Featuring 30 w...25 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Karnataka seeks Rs 20,585 cr NDRF aid as drought loss crosses Rs 62,481 cr, DyCM Parameshwara writes to PM ModiKarnataka is experiencing severe Kharif drought, affecting nearly 58 lakh hectares of land. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has reache...23 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- India’s drought-hit maize crunch pits poultry, ethanol makers in ‘me first’ fightDrought conditions have caused a significant decrease in maize supply, leading to competition among industries for access. Poultry producer...21 Oct, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- 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...15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...15 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- Centre sets up Ramesh Chand-led panel to examine sugarcane farmers’ demands in Karnataka, MaharashtraA committee led by Ramesh Chand has been established to address sugarcane farmers' concerns regarding pricing. The panel will evaluate dema...14 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- 85% of Maharashtra declared drought-hit; farmers to get Rs 5,000 aid before DiwaliMaharashtra's government has declared drought in over 305 talukas due to a severe rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announ...14 Oct, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- Waterlogging damages paddy stocks in Fazilka, Ambala as farmers blame poor drainageHeavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana, resulting in significant damage. Farmers have rep...12 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Maharashtra govt to submit detailed memorandum for Central drought reliefMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlined plans to address drought impacts in the state. Employment, food security, and water s...11 Oct, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
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