Agriculture
Farming, crops, agricultural policy, rural livelihoods, markets, irrigation and developments affecting farmers.
India’s Wheat Sowing Could Fall 5–10% as Water Shortages Push Farmers to Other Crops
India’s wheat acreage could shrink 5–10% this winter as water shortages and a relatively small MSP increase prompt some farmers to consider…
Telangana Farmers Urged to Shift Rabi Crops Away from Water-Intensive Paddy
Telangana officials are urging farmers to plan Rabi cultivation around water availability and consider pulses, oilseeds, millets and suitable horticultural crops instead…
Fazilka Grain Market Flooding Sparks Farmers’ Protest After Paddy Losses
Heavy rain inundated Fazilka’s grain market, damaging harvested paddy and prompting farmers and commission agents to protest over drainage failures and compensation.
Ken-Betwa River-Linking Project Faces Fresh Questions Over Displacement and Compensation
Residents affected by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project in Madhya Pradesh say compensation has not fully addressed losses, while the government defends the…
India’s Tractor Retail Sales Fall 12.6% Month-on-Month as Weak Monsoon Pressures Farm Demand
FADA data cited by Reuters show tractor retail sales fell to 76,906 units in September from 87,977 in August, while overall vehicle…
Telangana Water Stress Deepens as Farmers Face Crop Losses and Hyderabad Supply Concerns
Telangana has directed officials to prepare contingency plans for water, electricity, irrigation and standing crops as the state responds to rainfall deficits…