farmers news

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:56 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:13 am IST

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.

genesis

Published on Jul 05, 2026 07:54 pm IST

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)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 03, 2026 09:10 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:45 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 21, 2026 03:32 am IST

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

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

lucknow news

Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:58 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:44 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 16, 2026 05:18 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:36 am IST

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)

lucknow news

Published on Jun 15, 2026 11:15 am IST

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.

genesis

Published on Jun 14, 2026 10:37 am IST

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

pune news

Published on Jun 13, 2026 04:26 pm IST

Ensure no fertiliser shortage: Haryana agri minister to officials

Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana warned that hoarding and black marketing of fertilisers will not be tolerated.

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 11, 2026 06:46 am IST

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)

mumbai news

Published on Jun 10, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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

noida news

Published on Jun 06, 2026 04:44 am IST

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

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

lucknow news

Published on Jun 03, 2026 07:24 pm IST

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

5.6 mn farmers to benefit from ₹36k-cr loan waiver

mumbai news

Updated on Jun 03, 2026 07:37 am IST

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.

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 03, 2026 04:54 am IST

Why Sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh are finally smiling again

With over ₹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.

genesis

Published on Jun 01, 2026 03:23 pm IST

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

jaipur news

Updated on May 31, 2026 04:26 pm IST

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

bhopal news

Updated on May 29, 2026 03:15 pm IST

Oppn, Cong clash over paddy procurement in T’gana

india news

Published on May 23, 2026 07:04 am IST

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

us news

Published on May 22, 2026 12:54 pm IST

Soaring UP temperature drives booming phalsa demand

Farmer Rajendra Sonkar in his phalsa fields (HT Photo)

others

Updated on May 20, 2026 10:28 pm IST

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

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (PTI)

india news

Updated on May 20, 2026 06:17 pm IST

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

mumbai news

Published on May 18, 2026 03:54 pm IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on May 16, 2026 08:48 am IST