Farmers & Agriculture
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Manipur Forest Department plants bamboo on 255 hectares cleared for poppy cultivation
Anurag Bajpai, Manipur’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, announced that the Manipur Forest Department planted bamboo on 255 hectares of forestland cleared for poppy cultivation in Chandel, Churachandpur, and Senapati. Since 2018, the department identified 307 hectares under cultivation. The department earned ₹115 crore from seized products between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while coordinating with security forces to curb smuggling.
35% rain deficit in Karnataka causes rice and toor dal prices to rise
A 35% rain deficit in Karnataka caused rice and toor dal prices to rise. Prices for Sona Masuri, Basmati, bullet, Kolam, and Rajamudi rice increased significantly. Chamarasa Malipatil of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) blamed delayed water releases. G.R. Denesh of ICAR estimated over 50% paddy crop loss. Shivakumar of Karnataka State Rice Mills Association noted paddy procurement rose from ₹3,500 to ₹4,600-₹4,700 per quintal.
Parameshwara plans to add 10 more drought-hit taluks despite Opposition refusal to join
On October 10, 2026, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara stated that eight to 10 more taluks could be added to the drought-affected list before submitting a memorandum to the Centre. The State has already declared 217 out of 240 taluks as drought-hit, with ground truthing ongoing for the remaining 23. He plans to seek compensation despite the Opposition refusing to join the delegation.
Tamil Nadu files Supreme Court affidavit accusing Karnataka of resource hoarding
On October 10, 2026, Tamil Nadu filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, represented by G. Umapathy and B. Karunakaran, accusing Karnataka of resource hoarding. The state claimed Karnataka failed to supply 22.519 TMC by early October, instead releasing less than the CWMA mandated 4000 cusecs daily. Tamil Nadu reported Mettur reservoir storage at 29.60 TMC on October 9.
Telangana farmers saw flower cultivation rise 198% during Kharif 2026 due to El Niño
During Kharif 2026, Telangana farmers increased horticultural crop areas due to El Niño and irrigation stress. Flower cultivation rose 198%, spices 192%, red chilli 80%, vegetables 66%, turmeric 21%, and fruits 1%. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao met officials in Hyderabad on Friday to discuss vegetable exports, cold storage, high-quality seeds, oil palm cultivation, and cocoa intercropping.
Bingham family sues Idaho over emergency order stopping 1,000-acre farm's irrigation pumps
Jerry Bingham and his family sued the Idaho Department of Water Resources in the Seventh Judicial District Court of Idaho after an emergency order by Director Matthew Weaver stopped their 1,000-acre farm's irrigation pumps. Represented by Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Damien Schiff, they claim the 1900 cutoff violated property rights and destroyed wheat, alfalfa, and potatoes. The case remains pending.
Left farmer groups announce dawn-to-dusk hartal over Kollam district Ecologically Sensitive Area draft
A joint front of Left farmer groups announced a dawn-to-dusk hill-region hartal on October 27 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in protest against the Union government's Ecologically Sensitive Area draft notification including eight villages in Kollam district. They also protest the State government's alleged sidelining of these villages while excluding 33 others. Torchlight processions occur October 24 and 25.
Raita Sangha, Green Brigade threaten Karnataka highway blockade over ₹5,500 minimum support price
The Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha and Green Brigade threatened an indefinite highway blockade at all district headquarters across Karnataka from October 13. State working president Maheshgowda Subedar demanded a ₹5,500 per tonne minimum support price at a 9.25% recovery rate during an October 12 meeting with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Demands include 14-day payments, 15% interest on delays, and by-product revenue consideration.
Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced the Andhra Pradesh government distributed 40.58 lakh pattadar passbooks
Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced the Andhra Pradesh government distributed 40.58 lakh pattadar passbooks, aiming for 51 lakh more via monthly targets. On Friday in Prakasam district, he gave books to 1,301 farmers under ‘Mee Bhumi-Mee Hakku’. He alleged the YSRCP government caused land insecurity but noted the NDA government removed 16.48 lakh acres from the 22A list.
Dharashiv farmers protest crop failures, demand ₹1 lakh per hectare relief amid rainfall deficit
Due to an 18.8% rainfall deficit and El Niño, farmers like Pramod Gaikwad and Siddheshwar Mane in Dharashiv face crop failures and water scarcity. On September 16, farmers protested demanding drought declarations. Ravikant Tupkar urged for ₹1 lakh per hectare relief, while Sharad Pawar requested ₹50000 per hectare from Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis announced surveys starting October 5 under NDRF norms.
Telangana seeks Rs. 20,000 crore package as rainfall deficit affects 235 mandals
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will hold a special meeting with Ministers on October 12 to review the impact of El Nino and rainfall deficits in Telangana. The state recorded 17% less rainfall than normal, affecting nearly 235 mandals. The government requested a Rs. 20,000 crore package from the Centre for relief measures regarding agriculture, irrigation, drinking water, and electricity.
Villagers conduct jal satyagraha over alleged compensation irregularities in ₹693 crore irrigation project
On October 6, villagers in Banhari Kalan village of Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district conducted a jal satyagraha and chita andolan against the ₹693 crore Majhgaon Medium Irrigation Project. Protesters allege irregularities in compensation for 1,450 displaced families. Leaders Amit Bhatnagar and Divya Ahirwar of Jai Kisan Sangathan are currently absent due to jail and medical treatment.
