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Farmers Claim 67 Injured in Arunachal Dam Project Clashes
Farmers report 67 injured in protests against the Siang dam project, while Chief Minister Khandu insists that technical feasibility studies must come first.
Rinchen K • 6 Oct 2026
People’s War Group Issues Threat Over Manipur Farm Scheme Corruption
The People’s War Group threatens action against officials and firms accused of siphoning funds from Manipur’s Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 5 Oct 2026
VPP Demands Overhaul of Meghalaya Agriculture Policy
The VPP Youth Wing submitted a nine-point plan to the state government, urging for price protections, improved market access, and better infrastructure.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Manipur Farmers Demand Quality Seeds to Boost Crop Yields
COCOMI Farmers Wing urges the Manipur government to provide certified seeds to replace low-quality supplies and increase agricultural productivity.
Ranjana Devi • 1 Oct 2026
Wokha Farmers Get Training on Aromatic Crops
ICAR KVK Wokha and CSIR NEIST trained local farmers on aromatic plant cultivation under the Aroma Mission 4.0 program to boost rural income.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026
Wokha KVK Hosts Farmers Training on Tuber Crop Technology
The ICAR-KVK Wokha trained 100 farmers on improved tuber crop production and pest management techniques during a session held on September 19.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026
Manipur Farmers Demand Better Water Management Plan
The Northern United Farmers Association is calling for a new irrigation roadmap to fix severe waterlogging and supply issues across Manipur.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 13 Sep 2026
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Demands Faster Irrigation Project Completion
Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika pushed for faster irrigation project completion to guarantee consistent water supply for Assam farmers.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Sep 2026
Lightning strike kills two farmers near Assam border
Two farmers died after lightning struck them while working in a no-man's-land field near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam's Dhubri district.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Sep 2026
Tripura Farmers Expect Bumper Aman Paddy Harvest
Favorable weather across Tripura's Kalyanpur sub-division signals a strong Aman paddy harvest for local farmers, provided the climate remains steady.
Ayan Debbarma • 9 Sep 2026
Khowai Horticulture Department Launches 2026-27 Expansion Plan
Khowai officials are rolling out new horticulture programs for 2026-27 to boost crop variety and raise income for local farmers across the district.
Ayan Debbarma • 7 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Launches Digital Marketplace to Boost Farm Income
Meghalaya has launched the Meghalaya Mandi digital platform to help farmers bypass middlemen and sell 13 major cash crops across 12 districts.
NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026
Kakching Farmers Demand Immediate Closure of Sekmai Barrage Gates
Farmers in Kakching district protest the release of irrigation water, demanding officials close the Sekmai Barrage gates to save their paddy crops.
Ranjana Devi • 29 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Digital Marketplace to Connect Farmers and Buyers
Meghalaya’s new digital platform links cash crop farmers with buyers across 12 districts, aiming to cut out middlemen and stabilize market prices.
Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026
Tawang Farmers Trial High-Yielding Millet Varieties
Experts from ICAR-VPKAS and KVK Tawang introduced new finger millet tech and gear to local farmers across the district from August 17 to 26.
Tani M • 27 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Border Residents Caught in Territorial Standoff
Lawmakers urge immediate protection for farmers and border communities facing land disputes, administrative turnover, and delayed infrastructure projects.
Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026
Arunachal Palm Oil Farmers Protest Delayed Pay and Poor Infrastructure
Palm oil farmers in Arunachal Pradesh report payment delays and missing collection hubs. They are now demanding better financial oversight and support.
Tani M • 22 Aug 2026
Assam Launches Multilingual Helpline for Power Project Residents
Assam officials launched a multilingual farmer helpline to assist residents affected by the NERES XXV power transmission project across four districts.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026
Jaintia National Council Demands Protection for Lum Syrman Farmers
The Jaintia National Council is demanding the Meghalaya government protect Lum Syrman farmers from land disputes linked to a new Shree Cement project.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
North Garo Hills banana farmers ship first bulk load to Patna
Thirty-five North Garo Hills farmers shipped 15 tonnes of bananas to Patna, testing a new model to boost bargaining power and end local distress sales.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
