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Karnataka govt releases first drought relief instalment to farmers in time for Diwali; promises Rs 2,500 more soonThe Hans India · Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara launched the release of the first instalment at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.
Rainfall deficit, fund crunch leave Maharashtra battling droughtSiasat.com · Roughly 15 million farmers in Maharashtra are getting anxious about the Rs 5,000 that the government promised as advance relief for their crops, which withered due to the extraordinary drought that has gripped the state.
Sale of Vetri Special Vegetables Kit for ₹100 launchedThe Hindu · Sale of Vetri Special Vegetables Kit for ₹100 launched
4 Nov 2026
Sugar Prices Jump Over Rs 4 Per Kg In A Month Amid Festive SeasonTimes Now News · On a year-on-year basis, prices are up Rs 12-13 per kg. A year ago, retail sugar was at Rs 46.50 per kg and wholesale at Rs 43.23 per kg.
Andhra Pradesh Highlights Timely Crop Insurance Payouts After Twin CyclonesBimabazaar.com - Leading Insurance Thinking · The Andhra Pradesh government has highlighted the role of crop insurance in providing timely financial... The post Andhra Pradesh Highlights Timely Crop Insurance Payouts After Twin Cyclones first appeared on Bimabazaar…
Farmer ID registration made mandatory for subsidised fertilizer in Salem districtThe Hindu · Farmer ID registration is mandatory in Salem for subsidised fertilizers and access to various government subsidies and schemes.
2 Nov 2026
Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan directs strategy for weather risks, urges rapid farmer reliefDeccan Herald · Crop relief: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed officials in New Delhi to tackle drought and cyclones without delay, speeding up payouts for farmers.
Jalgaon: Drought Destroys Crops Across 6.45 Lakh Hectares, 7.2 Lakh Farmers HitThe Free Press Journal · Sowing was carried out across 7.40 lakh hectares in the district. However, inadequate rainfall has affected most of the cultivated area. To provide relief to drought-affected farmers, the district administration has sub…
Chouhan asks officials to draw up strategy on drought, cyclones, erratic rainTheprint Hindi · New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday directed ministry officials to formulate a concrete strategy to deal with drought, cyclones and erratic rainfall in different parts of the coun…
Chouhan asks officials to draw up strategy on drought cyclones erratic rainThe Week · New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday directed ministry officials to formulate a concrete strategy
1 Nov 2026
PI Industries launches Pioxazon insecticide for rice, maize and Bengal gramTelangana Today · PI Industries has launched Pioxazon, an indigenously discovered insecticide developed for rice, maize and Bengal gram. Registered for use against three major crop pests, the product has undergone multi-location field tr…
31 Oct 2026
Centre extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports up to December 31Et Now · The extension has been notified by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, dated October 30. Previously, the government had exempted cotton imports from customs duties for five months, till October 31, 2026.