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Santosh Khedar, a farmer in Rajasthan's Thar Desert, grows over 6,000 kg of apples annually using the HRMN-99 variety. Her ...

Mandi prices of pulses and oilseeds fall below MSP, prompting the government to increase procurement. Prices for tur, chana, ...

The cultivation of indigenous cotton crops in India could create a more resilient, ethical and climate-conscious supply chain ...

The Union government has approved the direct procurement of 2.8 million tonnes of chana (gram), 2.82 million tonnes of ...

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The government has approved the procurement of 37.39 lakh tonnes of gram, lentils, and 28.28 lakh tonnes of mustard for the ...

Water is life. It fuels agriculture, sustains livelihoods, and empowers communities. Ensuring sustainable water access is key ...

JAIPUR: The Thar in Rajasthan stretches ... who studied agriculture, determined to ensure the family farm continued to thrive. The family had long grown lemon, guava, and sweet lime on their ...

Jaipur: A pristine white landscape that attracts photographers and filmmakers for shoots has become the epicentre of a severe ...