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He left Canada dreams to earn 50 lakh a year from one acre in Haryana
June 23, 2026 9:19 pm
Fatehabad brothers invested the money meant for migration into mushroom farming; their venture now generates annual sales of nearly Rs 3 crore and provides jobs to around 30 people
Chhattisgarh cabinet approves plan for power utility IPO, revamped farmer scheme
June 09, 2026 6:42 pm
Chhattisgarh cabinet approved CSPTCL's stock market listing and enhanced incentives to encourage farmers to diversify beyond paddy cultivation.
Union Budget wants digital farming; this 30-year-old Punjab farmer is already doing it
February 04, 2026 7:23 am
Baljinder Singh Mann failed to become a meteorologist, so he built his own weather station network to save Punjab’s crops.
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?
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
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.
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