Agriculture

Madhya Pradesh farmers suffer massive losses as soybean crops fail due to spurious seeds and erratic monsoons. Forced re-sowing doubles costs while compensation remains uncertain.

Extreme weather during the 2025 monsoon season has damaged over 1.58 lakh hectares of farmland across 13 Indian states. Maharashtra reported the highest loss. The government shared details in the Lok Sabha, including crop insurance payouts under PMFBY.

Wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh surged 94% this year, shaped by higher MSP, state bonuses, and global disruptions. Over 8.7 lakh farmers sold 77.74 lakh metric tonnes. Russia-Ukraine war, export bans, & premium wheat demand influenced farmer choices.

For decades, Muzaffarpur, India’s Lychee Capital was a point of pride. But fly ash drifting from Kanti’s coal-fired power plant settles on the district’s orchards like grey snowfall.

A strong monsoon has boosted Kharif sowing and rural spending in central India. This report looks at how rainfall trends are driving agriculture, inflation, and local markets.

The Madhya Pradesh government will geo-tag solar pumps under a new plan to prevent subsidy misuse. Farmers will also pay margin money and use extra solar energy for other rural activities.

Crops are failing in Uttarakhand’s hills. Farmers are switching from cereals to pulses and spices as farming adapts to climate change and rising heat.

New research reveals GM crops like Bt cotton and HT soybeans have raised pesticide use worldwide. The study links this to the Jevons paradox, showing how promises of efficiency have locked farmers into high-input, chemical-heavy systems.

In Madhya Pradesh, electrical failures have destroyed thousands of wheat fields, leaving farmers like Mishrilal Rajput facing devastating losses. As inadequate infrastructure and compensation systems fail rural communities, farmers demand urgent reforms.

Bt cotton aimed to reduce pests & raise yields, but pests evolved, forcing farmers to use more pesticides. Costs rose, debt increased, & cotton quality declined. Despite promises, yields stagnated, & many farmers still struggle with financial hardships