 | Tribals clash over cultivation in Bengbhata reserve forest, 25 injuredBijepur IIC Prasanta Kolharas said a dispute erupted between villagers of Sindhibhata and Thuangpadar over the issue last year following which a peace committee was formed by police. |
 | Talks under way to make hemp cultivation legal in Tamil NaduThe State Planning Commission held a discussion on 'promoting hemp crops in Tamil Nadu' and asked the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University to submit a feasibility report. |
 | Kuruvai paddy cultivation yet to gain pace in ThanjavurAccording to sources, the early release of water from Mettur was expected to increase paddy coverage to 70,000 hectares in the district, against the usual 44,000 hectares. |
 | Weddings, temple fests push flower prices up in Dharmapuri districtP Murugesan, a farmer, said, "Price of Jasmine and Crossandras sold between Rs 500 and Rs 600 per kg. The price of marigold has also increased to Rs 100. Last month it was sold at Rs 50-60 per kg." |
 | Crop loan disbursement to exceed Rs 12,000 crore across TN this year, says ministerLast year, crop loan disbursement in Cauvery delta districts alone stood at Rs 2,800 crore against the previous year's Rs 1,400 crore. |
 | Pandal cultivation in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district falls due to rising cost, low yieldMost of the farmers from Thondamuthur and Perur block have left their Pandal structure without cultivating or reduced their cultivation land. |
 | Dakshina Kannada farmers reap rich dividends with cultivation of palm for oilA palm tree grower from the district said that two months ago, one tonne of palm fruit used to get sold for Rs 15,000, but now it is getting Rs 6,300 extra due to increased demand. |
 | Sri Lanka to receive 65,000MT of urea from IndiaSri Lanka is aiming to boost its agriculture sector to avoid any disruption in the agriculture market following the drop in the paddy cultivation in the Maha session. |
 | Will take all steps to get due share of Cauvery water, says Tamil Nadu CM StalinThe State government had declared the Cauvery Delta region as a Protected Agricultural Zone as per the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Act, 2020. |
 | SRI method requires less input costs, improves paddy yield: Study in Telangana's NarayanpetThe study assessed the significance of SRI in terms of water savings, input costs, plant growth and other social impacts. |
 | Widespread rains help summer paddy, early Kuruvai cultivation in ThanjavurA farmer said that the showers have helped sesame, cotton and sorghum cultivated in the area and the rain will also be helpful to plough fields in preparation of Kuruvai paddy. |
 | Delay in compensation, insurance for crop loss irks Ganjam farmers in OdishaThe State government assured compensation and the district had administration conducted a survey in January this year. |
 | Farmers crib over pest attack, demand survey and subsidyFarmers of Kundra, Jeypore, Kotpad and Borigumma have demanded the district agriculture department to survey the damage caused by pests during rabi crop in the region. |
 | Centre’s push for alternative fuels to help change Nizamabad’s fortunes?Sources said the Centre has decided to blend as much as 30 per cent of ethanol in petrol by October in comparison to the 10 per cent allowed currently. |
 | Kuruvai cultivation prospects brighten with Mettur reservoir level riseThe comfortable level has raised hopes among delta region farmers of undertaking short-term Kuruvai paddy cultivation |
