Chhattisgarh Cracks Down on Fertiliser Hoarding
Chhattisgarh has intensified action against fertiliser hoarding and black marketing, as part of a broader push to ensure timely availability of inputs while promoting sustainable and organic farming practices across the state. Authorities have strengthened monitoring mechanisms and warned of strict action against traders found violating supply norms. The state government is simultaneously encouraging farmers…
India creates 9.25 crore Farmer IDs, targets 100%
India has created over 9.25 crore Farmer IDs across 19 states, marking a major step toward digitising agriculture, with the government now pushing to achieve 100% coverage within the next six months through coordinated efforts between agriculture and revenue departments. (Global Agriculture) The Farmer ID is being developed as a comprehensive digital identity, linking farmers…
Punjab Budget Boosts Dairy, Crop Diversification
The Punjab Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹15,377 crore for agriculture and allied sectors, with several measures aimed at strengthening farming, dairy and sustainable agriculture, according to Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian. The budget includes ₹100 crore to ensure fair milk procurement prices for dairy farmers, helping protect them from market volatility. To…