India releases 691 crop varieties in 2024, including cereals, pulses, and horticulture crops. Focus: climate adaptation, nutrition, and stress tolerance to strengthen agriculture.

The lives of women agricultural workers in Madhya Pradesh paint a stark picture of labour inequity, domestic violence, and economic vulnerability.

Madhya Pradesh farmers face a shortage of crucial fertilizer DAP, hampering timely wheat and gram sowing. This article explores the reasons behind the fertilizer crunch and its impact on farmers.

Central government doubles stubble burning fines in Delhi and neighbouring states, but MP remains exempt despite being the second-highest offender. New rules highlight regional policy gaps.

Around 30% of households reported experiencing crop failure at least once during the reference period, primarily due to irregular rainfall, seasonal extremes like cyclones or drought, and pest infestations.

Spread across 25 villages of Bijawar block, this project cost around 14 lakh rupees. These villages are remote with limited access to resources and even to the main city.

The number of stray cattle significantly increased in Madhya Pradesh between 2012 and 2019. Mostly, these stray cattle lead to traffic, a risk of accidents on the highways and attacks on agricultural farms.

Compared to the average state expenditure on agriculture (5.9%), Madhya Pradesh has dedicated 6.9% of its overall expenditure to this sector.

Extended dry spells, early monsoon withdrawal, or delayed monsoon have all been major contributors to the soybean crop's poor performance in Madhya Pradesh

The simple push-button technology of solar pumps empowers housewives, providing sustainable water sources and challenging traditional gender roles in rural agriculture.