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Organic farming company booked for cheating farmers in the garb of investment

September 18, 2025 10:19 pm

Police said that prima facie, the company has secured investments from several other farmers in Punjab and Haryana promising them double returns and it was being probed further.

How non-farm primary activities sustain livelihoods in rural India

September 12, 2025 12:34 pm

Rural households in India are increasingly diversifying their income sources through non-farm primary activities like livestock rearing, fisheries, and forestry. These sectors not only strengthen the rural economy but also contribute to health and nutrition. But how does the government support these activities?

LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during an interaction with makhana farmers, in Bihar.

Ankle-deep in Bihar’s makhana fields, Rahul Gandhi crops up with a move to nullify BJP's first-mover advantage

August 26, 2025 10:43 am

The farming of makhana happens mainly in the riverine belts of Mithilanchal, a politically crucial region that accounts for over 100 Assembly seats. Earlier this year, the BJP announced a Makhana Board, with an eye on the Assembly polls.

Punjab: Study shows how a smart combo of fertilisers can protect soil health

June 17, 2025 9:23 am

In states like Punjab, where overuse of fertilisers is common, the combined use of nano and conventional fertilisers offers a balanced, eco-friendly approach to crop nutrition.

Stubble for mushroom farming, diversification: why this Sonipat farmer stands out

June 16, 2025 5:27 pm

Nestled in Rohat village in Haryana's Sonipat district, Dahiya has been farming a revolution, quite literally, since the early 2000s.

Stubble for mushroom farming, diversification: why this 60-yr-old Haryana farmer stands out

June 16, 2025 2:01 am

When asked how he stumbled upon crop diversification, Dahiya says that initially, he used to do farming as taught by his father and uncle

retired agriculture teacher, medicinal plants farming, Punjab, Chandigarh

How a retired teacher grows a classroom of medicinal plants in Punjab's Malerkotla village

June 15, 2025 9:36 am

True to his roots as an educator, he also shares his knowledge through YouTube channel, ‘Akkhar Channel’, where he raises awareness about herbal remedies and sustainable farming.

The entire 40-acre holding near the town of Manwath in Parbhani was under this lesser-grown oilseed. (Express photo)

Parbhani SAU’s safflower variety can hold key for crop’s revival

May 07, 2025 5:04 pm

University says their variety of seed increases oil content by 35 per cent

Farmer Nirmal Singh along with development officer, Manjit Kaur, in his cabbage field, which was regrown after harvesting once. (Express Photo)

Technique, timetable, training: How Punjab’s farmers are earning millions from cabbage, cauliflower

February 23, 2025 10:42 am

While the majority of farmers in Punjab are growing traditional wheat and paddy, some progressive farmers have shifted to high-value vegetable farming.

Kulwinder Kaur motivated her husband Pardeep Singh to move beyond traditional wheat and paddy farming in Punjab. (Express Photo)

Seeds of change: Transition to high-value crops like strawberry, dragon fruit helps Punjab farmers earn Rs 5-6 lakh per acre

January 26, 2025 11:46 am

The switch to high-value crops has provided economic stability to these farmers and their efforts highlight the untapped potential of horticulture in Punjab.

Among dead in Vijay rally stampede, young mother, couple set to marry

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A rally by actor-politician Vijay in Velusamypuram ended tragically with 40 deaths in a stampede. Non-political workers gathered to see the superstar, but exhaustion, heat, and poor planning caused chaos. People collapsed, ambulances couldn't reach, and police presence was inadequate. Vijay's team ignored instructions, and the narrow roads and insufficient crowd control added to the tragedy.

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