Social

Vedanta Sesa Goa Revives Over 20 Hectares of Farmland in Maem with ‘Back to Farming’ Initiative


Vedanta Sesa Goa’s ‘Back to Farming’ project is supporting over 150 families in Maem by rejuvenating 20+ hectares of uncultivated land through traditional irrigation methods, scientific guidance, and community engagement.

Business

S. Sankarasubramanian of Coromandel International Elected Chairman of FAI


The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) has elected S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited, as its new Chairman during the Board meeting held on October 31, 2025.

Human Interest

Goa State Horticultural Corporation Offers Coconut Plucking Services Across the State


The Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd. has introduced convenient coconut plucking (Padeli) services for farmers and residents. The service includes flexible rates based on the number of palms and duration — ensuring safety, affordability, and accessibility for all coconut growers in Goa.

Human Interest

Elephant Omkar Returns to Torxem, Damages Crops and Sparks Alarm Among Farmers


Elephant Omkar has made a return to Goa, this time causing damage to crops in Torxem and sparking fear among local farmers. Authorities are monitoring the situation, while residents call for urgent steps to address the rising human-wildlife conflict.

EduConnect

Agri Students Demonstrate Bordeaux Mixture Seed Treatment for Chorao Farmers


Students of the College of Agriculture, Ella Farm, Old Goa conducted a practical demonstration on seed treatment using Bordeaux Mixture for farmers of Chorao village at Shri Devaki Krishna Temple.