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Why Haryana seed producers have halted statewide supply over bill to amend a 1966 agri law

Nayab Saini-led govt last month passed the Seeds (Haryana Amendment) Bill 2025 during assembly's budget session. The amendment introduces a Section 19-A, which is the primary bone of contention.

How CM Mann’s stance on Punjab farmers has shifted, with Chandigarh protest the latest flashpoint

Sit-in protest at Chandigarh was intended as 3rd front in ongoing agitation by farmers. 2 permanent protests have been underway at Shambhu and Khanauri since February last yr.

Baramati is a success story in AI-powered farming. Satya Nadella, Elon Musk are fans

Nadella termed AI-powered farming in Baramati ‘phenomenal’. Microsoft had launched project in Nov 2022 in collaboration with ADT, of which Sharad Pawar is co-founder.

Buy, sell or hold? How agritech companies are helping farmers avoid distress sales, clock profits

Experts say these firms have helped move the conversation from production to marketing. However, the system is still small and will need to be well governed.

Why Punjab farmers are crying foul over yield of PR 126 paddy variety & what’s developer PAU’s defence

Farmers have complained of low yield & procurement issues with the Punjab Agricultural University-developed variety. Oppn says govt promoted it without proper yield testing.

With ban on stubble burning, Punjab farmers say full economic burden of crop residue disposal on them

Farmers say they spend Rs 4,000 per acre on stubble management. In 2019, SC had ordered Rs 100 per quintal for non-basmati farmers who don't burn stubble, but farmers yet to see payment.

Unsold paddy rotting in mandis, Punjab farmers say Centre ‘punishing us’. Mann govt says all’s well

Farmers say they've been camping at mandis for 15-20 days with no buyers. Rice mills blame procurement delays on lack of storage space, as warehouses still hold last year’s stock.

Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets farm organisations in Delhi, discusses increase in MSP for Rabi crops

Farmers' organizations presented several key issues, including the need for model agricultural farming practices tailored to small landholdings and practical guidance on profitable farming for those with one to two and a half acres of land.

Ahead of state polls, govt hikes MSP for wheat, pulses

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Wednesday approved price hikes for six rabi crops. The MSP for wheat is now Rs 2,425 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season.

ADB highlights need for measuring women’s empowerment in agriculture sector

Prioritizing measurement can inform projects for gender equality and resource access in agriculture, the bank noted.

On Camera

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.