[ad_1] Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy As many as 535 farmers have died while using pesticides in Rajasthan between January 2024 and January 2026, according to information provided in response to a Legislative Assembly question. The agriculture department, in a written reply to an unstarred question by Congress MLA […]
[ad_1] When North Dakota farmer Randy Fyllesvold died unexpectedly in a car crash in September 2025, his family was left grieving while also facing an overwhelming reality. Around 1,400 acres of corn and soybeans still stood unharvested just as winter weather was beginning to close in. For farming families, missing the narrow harvest window can […]
[ad_1] A 31-foot brick tower built just for goats stands in rural Illinois, and yes, it is completely real. Wrapped in a spiral of narrow ramps, the structure lets goats climb, rest, and look out over the surrounding farmland. What might seem like a quirky or even absurd idea at first has actually gained widespread […]
[ad_1] Recently, the winds of Mason County in Kentucky have been blowing with something more than the smell of fresh crops. Going around are whispers of an anonymous data giant offering shocking amounts of dollars in exchange for the county’s lands has put local farmers on alert. The goal? To pave over generational soil for […]
[ad_1] Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology organised a farmer training programme under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP), during which improved ‘Virat’ variety seeds of summer moong were distributed to 50 selected farmers. The initiative was conducted under the Integrated Wheat and Barley Improvement Project. Along with seed […]
[ad_1] UDAIPUR, February 8, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The second day of the three-day Regional Agricultural Fair, jointly organised by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology and the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, witnessed a strong focus on sustainable farming, scientific innovation, and farmer welfare. Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Union Minister […]
[ad_1] India-New Zealand trade deal is expected to benefit farmers significantly. The agreement, effective from 24 December 2025, aims to enhance agricultural exports and improve market access for Indian farmers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will bring in $20 billion in investment. The initiative aims to […]
[ad_1] Udaipur, November 6 (Udaipur Kiran): Responding to the long-pending demand of farmers from scheduled and tribal regions, the State Agriculture Department has announced key reforms in its farm fencing (tarbandi) scheme, aimed at protecting crops from damage caused by wild animals. The decision comes following the efforts of Member of Parliament Dr. Manna Lal […]
[ad_1] A 55-year-old Palestinian woman was hospitalised after a masked Jewish settler struck her on the head while she was picking olives.The unprovoked attack took place on Sunday morning in the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank and was captured on video by US journalist Jasper Nathaniel.Nathaniel said the settler struck […]
[ad_1] Rajpura Dariba, September 30 (Udaipur Kiran News): A new biomass pellet unit has been inaugurated under Hindustan Zinc’s flagship rural development and farmer empowerment initiative, Samadhan Project, operated by the Rajpura Dariba Farmer Producer Company (FPO). The inauguration ceremony was graced by Anupam Nidhi, Head CSR, Vedanta; Santosh Dudiya, Deputy Director (ATMA), Agriculture Department; […]
