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agriculture news

Monsoons may fail us, wastewater will not

Unlike rainfall, a city’s wastewater supply does not typically depend on the monsoon.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 06:25 am IST

India, Afghanistan to plan agriculture, livestock collaboration

The Afghan side reportedly sought India’s support to improve wheat productivity through advanced seed technologies and research collaboration.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 07:39 am IST

Australia balm for India’s fuel-fertiliser-forex pains

File: Farmers sprinkle fertiliser over crops on the outskirts of Amritsar.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 06:36 am IST

The next phase of India’s agritech evolution

AI in farming
Published on Jul 05, 2026 11:02 am IST

Building a more prosperous future for farmers

Farmer (HT file photo)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 12:09 pm IST

‘Enormous risk to food security’: Land degradation can’t be the price India pays

Land degradation and climate change pose an enormous risk to food security.
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:36 am IST

India’s agri-food strategy in a changing global economy

Agri-food strategy (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jun 12, 2026 08:35 pm IST

Chhattisgarh targets 30,000 monthly income for Bastar families within 3 years

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Thursday.
Published on Jun 12, 2026 11:11 am IST

Goa govt intensifies river revival; Tar restoration to aid farming, curb floods

Goa govt intensifies river revival; Tar restoration to aid farming, curb floods
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 11:49 am IST

Monsoon enters India via Kerala, IMD issues orange alert for state

After making landfall in Kerala, the monsoon typically progresses northward in phases, covering most parts of the country by mid-July.
Updated on Jun 04, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Regenerative agriculture: India’s climate-resilient path

Farming
Published on May 26, 2026 02:58 pm IST

Union Cabinet approves hike in MSP for 14 Kharif crops for 2026-27 season

In this file photo taken on June 19, 2023, farmers plant rice saplings in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar. (AFP)
Published on May 14, 2026 08:01 am IST

Guest Column| Strait of Hormuz runs through Punjab

Even if the Hormuz tensions subside tomorrow afternoon, the aftershocks will continue to register on Punjab’s economic seismograph by the next paddy crop and beyond. (HT file photo)
Published on May 11, 2026 08:00 pm IST

Shivraj holds talks with fruit exporters in Lucknow

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with stakeholders during a meeting under the ‘Fruit Horizon 2026’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. (Sourced)
Published on May 07, 2026 03:20 am IST

Mann says Europe visit opens new avenues for Punjab’s economy, farmers and youth

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann's visit to the Netherlands and Finland creates new opportunities for farmers, industry, and youth, securing global partnerships in agriculture and innovation.
Published on Apr 29, 2026 09:22 am IST

1,300-cr tie-up with Japan’s agency to boost crop diversification, says Mann

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Sourced)
Published on Apr 29, 2026 06:34 am IST

Reimagining climate resilience for India’s farmers

Earth Day
Published on Apr 22, 2026 04:02 pm IST

Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management

Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management
Published on Apr 20, 2026 05:44 pm IST

Agri Science Congress: CM Yogi calls for shift from production to profitability in agriculture

CM Yogi Adityanath at the 6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress-2026 in Lucknow on Wednesday. (HT)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:38 pm IST

From the city back to the farm

Modern day farming (Representational photo)
Published on Apr 03, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Niti Aayog expert flags paddy overproduction, calls for shift

Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand during a discussion on diversification for higher income and sustainable agriculture in Punjab and Haryana, organised at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development.
Published on Apr 03, 2026 05:56 am IST

Economic survey report: Despite fiscal constraints, Himachal records increase in GSDP

Growth across sectors remains balanced, with services projected to grow at 8.6%, the primary sector at 8.4%, and the secondary sector at 7.7%, the report suggests. (File)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 10:51 pm IST

Once without money to buy clothes, Indian farmer invited for Oxford address

Representative image. (Reuters/X)
Updated on Mar 20, 2026 11:34 am IST

Telangana’s economy remains resilient: Governor on Budget opening day

Telangana’s economy remains resilient: Governor on Budget opening day
Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:28 am IST

Karnataka govt inks pact for Centre of Excellence in Agri & Allied Innovation in Kalaburagi

Karnataka govt inks pact for Centre of Excellence in Agri & Allied Innovation in Kalaburagi
Published on Mar 09, 2026 05:05 pm IST

PM Modi calls for linking global markets with local farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 06, 2026 04:23 pm IST

Sops & schemes: Mega push for agriculture, fisheries, dairy sector

Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the assembly. (PTI)
Published on Mar 03, 2026 05:34 am IST

From agri to road safety to public health, AI-driven governance can make lives easier: Michael Kremer

Nobel laureate economist Michael Kremer (centre) being honoured by former Punjab chief secretary Vini Mahajan and Punjab additional chief secretary Tejveer Singh at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 28, 2026 08:34 am IST

Karnataka Cabinet clears key health, education and Cauvery projects: Minister

Karnataka Cabinet clears key health, education and Cauvery projects: Minister
Published on Feb 26, 2026 11:46 pm IST