Centre vs Punjab: Farmers miss out on incentive to not burn stubble
Thrice GoI has returned Punjab’s proposal of giving Rs 2,500 per acre to small, marginal farmers even as they demand Rs 6,000 per acre &…
Half-way, doubling farmers’ income is a distant dream
Farmers’ produces enter deflation zone; in general they don’t get return on their investments
Growth in agriculture is not remunerative to Indian farmers
Exceptional growth in agriculture and acreage in kharif season precipitate a crisis like never before for farmers
On Constitution Day, police use tear gas, water cannon on farmers
While many farmer leaders were detained November 24 and 25 and taken into preventive custody, others were detained November 26 too
Water, Marathwada women’s woe: Weather vagaries force farmers to sell lands
Simultaneous droughts and floods have become an increasing concern and the instances have escalated in the past five decades
Delhi farmers’ protests: Talks prove inconclusive; next meeting January 8
Centre reiterates intention to have discussions clause by clause but farmer leaders refuse, leading to rescheduling
Meghalaya farmer parliament: Will it help plug policy loopholes
In this well intentioned and executed parliament, both the government and the farmers appeared determined to make Meghalaya emerge as a role …
Tribals, widows, farm hands, farmers from all over India reach Delhi with their demands
After congregating at Ramlila Maidan from 4 corners they will march towards Parliament Friday
You may pay a steep price but does the farmer make any money?
A farming household of five earns Rs 221/day, less than a person’s daily minimum wage
It's time we shift farmers' economic burden
Assured net income, including assured minimum support price for crops, can put an end to farmer suicide cases in India
Small loans: Microcredit means more people can borrow money — but more scrutiny is also needed
Developing countries should protect the interests of the poor by carefully scrutinising market-led financial inclusion efforts
Farm laws 2020: Who are they meant to serve?
In rushing the farm bills through Parliament on strength of numbers, the Union government seems to have handed short end of the stick to states …
Is doubling India’s farmers’ income doable?
Science, technology and new knowledge can play crucial roles in supporting livelihoods for the vulnerable. Identifying right kind of tech support …
Low grant sanctions, disbursement: India wants to promote FPOs but where are the funds?
Eligibility threshold for FPOs should be reduced or support provided to meet the criteria, experts feel
Home truth of Indian agriculture: Farm income declined in India in 7 years
The average monthly income per farm household (considering only the paid out expenditure) is not the same as ‘net income / receipt earned …
Happy Makar Sankranti. Or is it?
As we celebrate the harvest festival, we can’t forget that our farmers lose Rs 63,000 crore every year for not being able to sell their produce
Will Punjab and Haryana HC’s recommendations reduce farmers’ burden?
The court’s suggestions, like making MSP a legal right and increasing it to thrice the cost of production, are practical but need effort in …
Don’t let lack of market access be a barrier in India's journey towards non-chemical farming: Experts
Policy support needed to leverage farmer-producer organisations & federations that operate in remote areas
Republic Day chaos a conspiracy; peaceful protests to go on: Samyukta Kisan Morcha
Farmers’ umbrella group alleges conspiracy by government and Kisan Mazdoor Shangharsh Committee
Why an American farmer commits suicide
Like their India counterparts, American farmers are losing income, piling up debt and nobody listens to them
New MSP: Govt fails to meet Swaminathan standards, yet again
While the Modi cabinet claims that land rent is included, calculations suggest otherwise
Nearly 600 farmer suicides in 8 months: Is Marathwada facing agri-distress
Activists blame government policies for the farmers’ situation, rather than extreme weather events
What to expect before Modi’s 'maha' deal for farmers
With just four months left for general elections, the Centre's package for farmers, even if cleared, will be partially implemented and left for …
This Kenyan farmer is modernizing — and maintaining a circular mindset
A concept of growing interest in developed countries, a circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible, and extracts maximum value
Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
The index will try to anticipate this distress and prevent its spread from a few farmers to the village or block level