2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (412+ words) Brazil has completed its first bioethanol bunkering operation for a container ship, marking a major milestone in the use of renewable fuels for maritime transport and strengthening the country's position in the global low-carbon shipping transition. According to a statement…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (325+ words) A weak southwest monsoon could weigh on India's rural economy in the coming months by reducing farm incomes, pushing up inflation and slowing rural demand, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings. The report said sectors such as…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (172+ words) Incessant heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption across the Jammu division, damaging harvested crops in Udhampur and triggering flash floods in Doda. In Udhampur, farmers have expressed grave concern over significant agricultural losses after heavy downpours lashed the region, soaking…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (220+ words) India's ethanol blending programme is entering a more resilient phase as a diversified mix of grain- and sugar-based feedstocks strengthens supply stability and positions the industry to support higher ethanol blending in the coming years, according to the All India…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (190+ words) The Punjab government is offering a subsidy of up to Rs 80,000 for setting up mushroom production units under the State Plan Scheme as part of its efforts to encourage crop diversification and enhance farmer's income. Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat said…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (385+ words) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the three-day Uttar Pradesh Aam Mahotsav-2026 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here on Friday when more than 800 varieties of mangoes are set to be displayed, the state government said. The festival will…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1301+ words) Marking the start of the rice planting season, a tug-of-war between groups, ploughing the field using oxen and he-buffaloes, farmers soaking in the mud and splashing water on each other, locals of Nepal's Sindhuli observed National Paddy Day in full…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (360+ words) Rural wage growth in India has accelerated sharply over the past year, reflecting improving labour demand, higher economic activity in rural areas and a gradual shift towards better-paying occupations, according to a report by Systematix Research. The report noted that…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (310+ words) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said Mumbai Metro can serve as an effective platform to bring dairy and other agricultural products from rural areas to a larger consumer base, helping farmers secure a dedicated market in the state…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (545+ words) Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday called upon BRICS nations to work together to empower small and marginal cultivators, ensure food security and promote sustainable agricultural development. He stressed that challenges confronting the agriculture sector,…...