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Meet Padma Bombale, a Maharashtra onion farmer fighting the odds

Meet Padma Bombale, a Maharashtra onion farmer fighting the odds. Photo: Raji Ajwani-Ramchandani
A landless farmer from Vetale village near Pune, she has to work for Rs 100 a day to …
October 08, 2020
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Haryana hurdle: Paddy procurement season on, but farmers have no buyers
At an APMC mandi in Karnal. Most farmers have complained about the crop losing their colour and getting damaged. Photo: Shagun Kapil
Crop moisture to logistics, government officials rejecting paddy, claimed farmers 
October 01, 2020
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How many Indians are pastoralists? No official data, but report says 13 mln
There are 13 million pastoralists in India, claimed a new study.
A figure of 35 million is often quoted, but without a source, claims report  
September 30, 2020
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India’s agrarian distress: How dissent has been on the rise
India’s agrarian distress: How dissent has been on the rise
At least 50 major protests were reported across 20 Indian states in 9 months between …
September 25, 2020
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India’s agrarian distress: A paradigm shift
Paradigm Shift
Farmers are willing to switch from thirsty crops like paddy. They need a stable price for …
September 25, 2020
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India’s agrarian distress: Can we revive our fatigued soils
Signs of fatigue
Intensive cultivation and improper nutrient replenishment have affected soil fertility. …
September 24, 2020
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India’s agrarian distress: Is farming a dying occupation
Farmer shrugged
Farmers across the globe are quitting their business, while the rural youth population is …
September 24, 2020
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As told to Parliament (September 23, 2020): E-waste up 43% in 3 years
As told to Parliament (September 23, 2020): E-waste up 43% in 3 years
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day  
September 23, 2020
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Indian farmers have sown 7% less land this summer

The total area of sowing has been reduced by 63 per cent compared to the national average, according to data published by the Union Ministry of Agriculture

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Palm oil consumption increased 230% in almost 2 decades, yet India imports most of it

Palm oil consumption increased 230% in almost 2 decades, yet India imports most of it

July 06, 2018
India has not been able to achieve self-sufficiency in palm oil production despite 40 years …
Agriculture
The real weed

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July 18, 2018
The WHO says it causes cancer and studies link it to many diseases. Countries have been …
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Why MSP will not provide even minimum support to farmers

Why MSP will not provide even minimum support to farmers

July 02, 2018
With a projected 5-25% rise in input prices of fuel, agricultural rentals and agrochemicals,…