The Pioneer

The state government will run a special campaign to sensitise farmers about the hazards of burning stubble after harvesting of Kharif crops, particularly paddy.

The Indian Express

Stubble management is likely to pose a major challenge for Punjab as the heavy rain that lashed the state over the past few days is set to delay harvesting of paddy by around a week to 10 days. Over 200 lakh tonnes paddy stubble is produced in Punjab every year. There is just 20-25 days window between paddy harvesting and wheat sowing in Punjab and delay in harvesting would lessen this period to almost half.

UNI

Uttar Pradesh government will run a special campaign for the farmers to sensitise them about the hazards of burning crops after the harvesting of Kharif crops, particularly paddy.

The Hindu

Agriculture is a complex profession. Every stage involved difficulties and challenges. Risks are a part of agricultural activity as well as agribusiness,” said Ramesh Mittal, director, National Institute of Agriculture Marketing, Jaipur.

The Economic Times

India is likely to post record high food-grain production this kharif season, with monsoon rains being normal in main crop-producing states, the government’s initial estimates show.

Morung Express

The Department of Horticulture organised a program under the theme “Bridging the gap towards sustainable horticulture in Nagaland” under the patronage of Governor, PB Acharya on September 24 at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.

UNI

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the signing of an agreement between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sector

Telangana Today

For the many potential application areas where artificial intelligence can deliver breakthrough transformation, unlock efficiencies and augment human life, one of the most impactful areas – at least in the Indian context – will be the value it can bring to the field of agriculture.

Moneycontrol

At the meeting, the UP chief minister spoke about focussing on agriculture sourcing, food processing industry and One District One Product (ODOP) to support local traditional art forms.

The New Indian Express

The Agriculture Department is launching a major initiative to help state capital Thiruvananthapuram restore its former glory as an agriculture-rich district. For this, the department will join hands with various farm-related agencies and the district administration to roll out programme by placing emphasis on organic farming methods and ‘Food Security and Safe Food’ as the focal themes. A meeting to work out the details of the programme was convened by Agriculture Minister V S Sunil Kumar here on Wednesday.