The Indian government has announced an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, aiming to provide better returns to farmers and encourage crop diversification. The highest absolute […]
Unseasonal Rains Damage Key Crops in Gujarat
Unseasonal rainfall accompanied by strong winds has negatively affected sesame and mango cultivation across Gujarat. Officials from the state agriculture department reported that nearly 10% of mangoes have fallen early due to the adverse weather. Most […]
Back-to-Back Western Disturbances Disrupt Crops
Unusual weather is causing big problems for Indian farmers. A series of Western Disturbances (WDs)—weather systems from the Mediterranean—are coming one after another, bringing unexpected rain, cooler weather, and strong winds. Normally, WDs come in winter […]