Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Gujarat’s Kharif Crops Are 70% Sown, But This Year’s Monsoon Cuts Both Ways
Gujarat has sown 70% of its normal kharif area, with cotton and groundnut leading. The same monsoon driving that progress has also triggered floods.
Valsad’s Tribal Farmers Turn Vine Vegetables Into a Steady Income
Gujarat’s Mandap trellis scheme is helping 20,000 tribal farmers in Valsad earn steadier income from bitter gourd, tindora and parwal. Here’s how it works.
Morbi Farmers Escalate Protest Over Adani Transmission Line Compensation
Morbi farmers marched to the Collector’s office on July 15 in a third protest phase over compensation for a 765 kV line crossing their land.
Gujarat Farmers Race to Sow Kharif Crops as Monsoon Deficit Persists
Gujarat’s kharif sowing has tripled in a week after early monsoon delays, even as the state’s overall rainfall stays well below normal.
Gujarat Builds First Rubber Dams to Irrigate Remote Chhota Udepur, Tapi
Two rubber dams under construction in Chhota Udepur and Tapi will bring monsoon-season irrigation to nearly 30 villages that have long depended on rain alone.
Gujarat Government Announces New Cattle Protection Policy
On April 1, 2025, the Government of Gujarat officially implemented its new Cattle Protection Policy 2025 , aimed at strengthening the welfare and security of bovine animals across the state.…
Fishermen Advisory Issued Ahead of Cyclone Season in Gujarat
The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), in coordination with the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued an urgent advisory for…
Amul Dairy Announces Record Milk Procurement in 2025
Amul Dairy, Gujarat’s flagship dairy cooperative, has announced a record milk procurement of 4.2 million litres per day in the fiscal year 2025. This milestone marks a significant 8% increase…
Sugarcane Farmers in Gujarat Demand Better MSP Amid Falling Returns
Sugarcane farmers across Gujarat are intensifying their demand for a revised Minimum Support Price (MSP) amid plunging returns and rising production costs. The call comes as farmers from key sugarcane-producing…
Monsoon 2025 Forecast for Gujarat: What Farmers Need to Know
The monsoon season is crucial for Gujarat’s predominantly agrarian communities, especially as the state’s agricultural output significantly depends on timely and adequate rainfall. With the 2025 monsoon forecast recently released…
Farmers in Gujarat Tackle Army Worm Threat to Maize Crops
In Gujarat, farmers face a significant threat to their maize crops from the four-spotted army worm (Mythimma separata). This pest has caused major damage to crops across India, particularly during…