Farmers in Karnataka’s Dharwad district, particularly Kalghatgi taluk, are reporting poor germination of maize seeds supplied by private firms, with nearly 50%...
In Karnataka's kharif 2025 season, maize and cotton cultivation have surged, with maize acreage rising by 10% to 9.92 lakh hectares as...
In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, farmers are increasingly opting for maize and soyabean. As of June 13, sowing has covered 20.42 lakh...
Maize farmers in Hassan are facing severe losses as downy mildew, locally known as *bili-suli*, has infected over 8,000 hectares. The fungal...
Sugarcane growers in Karnataka urged a review of the Centre’s ₹3,550/tonne FRP for 2025–26, calling it unfair amid rising costs. The Karnataka...
Surplus pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka—149% above normal—has accelerated early kharif sowing, with 3.06 lakh hectares covered by May 31, compared to 2.36...
Top 5 Maize Producing States in India (2025) India produces around 35 million tonnes of maize yearly. In 2025, the top five...
The State Sugarcane Cultivators’ Association has demanded a hike in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane to ₹4,500 per tonne...
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumara has directed sugar mills to pay sugarcane farmers within 15 days of supply to prevent delays seen last...