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Reeling double returns: Punjab’s shrimp farmers crack two-harvests-a-year formula

A group of enterprising fish farmers in Punjab have extended the state’s shrimp farming calendar by successfully harvesting two shrimp crops a year, unlocking fresh income opportunities from the off-season. (Sanjeev Kumar / HT)

Published 1 day ago

Chandigarh: Despite ₹247 cr incentive, Haryana’s DSR push struggles to meet targets

Agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana says that the DSR technique is very effective to conserve groundwater while reducing the cost of paddy cultivation. (HT Photo)

Updated 7 days ago

Gujarat hikes compensation for farmers affected by power transmission projects

This new policy aims to provide fair compensation, enhancing the support for agricultural landowners while acknowledging their concerns.

Published 9 days ago

Monsoon arrives in Haryana, temperature drops by 10°C

The rainfall has brought a big relief for the farmers, especially the paddy growers of the state. (HT Photo)

Updated 11 days ago

Lahaul farmers a worried lot as blocked roads stall crop transport

BRO personnel use excavators to clear debris from the Manali-Leh Highway near Jispa after a cloudburst triggered flash floods, in Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Updated 12 days ago

Ludhiana: Amid rising demand, PSPCL directs staff to ensure 8-hr supply to farms, minimise residential outages

The power utility has instructed officials to ensure that power outages on residential feeders are kept to the minimum possible duration and ordinarily do not exceed two hours. (HT Photo)

Published 23 days ago

Noida International Airport: From fields to flight, how dreams spread wings for Jewar farmers

Farmers and locals at Noida internatioal airport on Monday. (ANI)

Published 28 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL restricts staff leave till Sept 15 as paddy season peaks

Farmers sowing paddy on a field in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 28 days ago

Fuel sale curb disrupting operations: Himachal farmers, orchardists

Congress MLA and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore has urged the Union government to reconsider the restrictions. (File)

Published 28 days ago

SAD (Punar Surjit) meets Punjab governor, raises Panth, farmer, state issues

A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) submits a memorandum to Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria in Chandigarh. (PTI)

Published 29 days ago

Jewar farmers to take Noida airport’s first flight to Lucknow, meet Yogi

The Noida International Airport (NIA), as seen through a bus window, during a media visit to the project site, in Noida, India, April 9, 2026. (REUTERS)

Published 29 days ago

Jharkhand FPOs enter retail supply chain via partnership with Apna Mart

This initiative under the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and empower agricultural communities.

Published 30 days ago

Rohit Pawar's indefinite fast to seek removal of conditions from farm loan waiver continues on Day 2

Rohit Pawar's indefinite fast to seek removal of conditions from farm loan waiver continues on Day 2

Published 31 days ago

Farmers take oath to block Third Mumbai project as state pushes ahead

The resolution was adopted at a convention organised by the MMRDA KSC Navnagar Virodhi Samiti on Tuesday at the historic Chirner Jungle Satyagraha Hutatma Smarak. (Hindustan Times)

Published 34 days ago

Farmers whose land was acquired for Yamuna expressway to get free toll passes

Farmers whose land was acquired for Yamuna expressway to get free toll passes

Published 38 days ago

Self-reliant farmers essential for self-reliant India: Adityanath

CM Yogi Adityanath and others at the Kharif Farmers’ Conference in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. (HT)

Published 41 days ago

Maharashtra approves farm loan waivers of up to ₹2 lakh; 5.6 million to benefit

5.6 mn farmers to benefit from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>36k-cr loan waiver

Updated 41 days ago

Punjab CM announces hike in co-op credit limit for various crops

Addressing reporters, CM Bhagwant Mann said the state government has decided to amend the policy for KCC holders to make it more pro-farmer.

Published 41 days ago

Why Sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh are finally smiling again

With over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.22 lakh crore paid to farmers, the government has ensured timely payments, increased prices, and renewed hope for countless families reliant on farming, said Alok Chandra, Former Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Calcutta.

Published 43 days ago

ED to record statements of Jaipur farmers alleging land grab by developers

ED to record statements of Jaipur farmers alleging land grab by developers

Updated 44 days ago

MP govt procured record 1.4 tonnes of wheat from farmers this year, says CM Yadav

MP govt procured record 1.4 tonnes of wheat from farmers this year, says CM Yadav

Updated 46 days ago

Oppn, Cong clash over paddy procurement in T’gana

Oppn, Cong clash over paddy procurement in T’gana

Published 52 days ago

World Bank chief backs ‘Small AI’ for farmers, rural communities in Singapore summit

World Bank chief backs ‘Small AI’ for farmers, rural communities in Singapore summit

Published 53 days ago

Soaring UP temperature drives booming phalsa demand

Farmer Rajendra Sonkar in his phalsa fields (HT Photo)

Updated 54 days ago

Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi over ‘economic storm’, making reels during Italy visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (PTI)

Updated 55 days ago

Rohit Pawar joins onion farmers' protest; says govt must buy produce at ₹25 per kg

Rohit Pawar joins onion farmers' protest; says govt must buy produce at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 per kg

Published 57 days ago

Meri Fasal, Mera Byora scheme: Farmers apprehensive as Punjab pushes to complete digitisation

Agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said the government was pursuing farmers to register under the scheme because it was a Centre mandate. (HT File)

Published 59 days ago

PMK urges TN govt to increase paddy procurement price to ₹3.5k per quintal

PMK urges TN govt to increase paddy procurement price to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.5k per quintal

Published 60 days ago

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 61 days ago

Meghalaya will deploy addl forces in Assam border area amid tensions: Dy CM

Dhar said he gave the assurance to a delegation from the village that held a protest march to the state secretariat over alleged harassment by people from the Karbi side in Assam. (File)

Published 61 days ago

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