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Agriculture department
Use River Water Efficiently, Urges MLA Ganesh Hukkeri
Legislator Ganesh Hukkeri inaugurated a new agricultural facility in Chikkodi and encouraged farmers to adopt efficient irrigation and renewable energy schemes.
500 Kathiru farming clubs to be opened in Keralam schools
The Kerala government is launching 'Kathiru' farming clubs in 500 schools to promote agricultural awareness among students.
Farmers face market bans and legal action for burning stubble
Authorities in Karnal, Haryana, are taking strict measures to prevent crop stubble burning, including imposing market sale bans on violating farmers.
Monsoon rains recede leaving Chikkamagaluru in severe drought conditions
Chikkamagaluru district experiences severe drought conditions due to a significant deficit in monsoon rainfall.
Wildlife attacks leave farmers counting losses in Kozhikode
Wildlife has caused over ₹1.35 crore in crop damage in Kozhikode during the first eight months of 2026.
Andhra CM seeks steps to mitigate drought-like conditions
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to implement contingency measures to mitigate drought conditions affecting 75% of the state.
Pathanamthitta draws up plan to prevent disaster damage
The Pathanamthitta district administration in Kerala is developing a comprehensive disaster resilience plan to shift from reactive relief to proactive risk mitigation.
Congress leaders seek drought-hit status for Maharashtra’s Latur, urgent relief measures
Congress party leaders in Latur, Maharashtra, have demanded that the state government officially designate the district as drought-hit to facilitate relief for affected farmers.
Lack of rain threatens finger millet crops for farmers in Hosadurga
Lack of rain is causing farmers in Hosadurga taluk to fear crop failure for finger millet and face fodder shortages for livestock.
Peringamala panchayat hosts Niravu farm festival starting September 10
The Peringamala grama panchayat is hosting the 'Niravu' farm festival, featuring sunflower fields, cultural events, and agricultural seminars starting September 10, 2026.
Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty establishes 326 resource centres in Telangana
The Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty will establish 326 Bio-Input Resource Centres across Telangana to promote natural farming under the National Mission on Natural Farming.
Government implements Krishi Uddhan Yojana to boost domestic oilseed production
The Government of India is implementing the Krishi Uddhan Yojana scheme to increase domestic oilseed production and reduce edible oil import dependence through subsidies and technical support.
Thanjavur administration initiates water budget exercise to address potential shortages
The Thanjavur district administration has initiated a Water Budget and Management exercise to mitigate potential water shortages due to climate change and reduced river flow.