An agricultural labourer died by suicide every 2 hours in 2021: NCRB
Some 5,563 agricultural labourers died by suicide in 2021, according to the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau
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
Andhra farmers turn masons, milkmen despite state getting ‘decent’ rain; here is why
They blame lack of remuneration, rising input costs and accumulating debt
Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
At least 196 districts are in the grip of a ‘severe’ degree of dryness and 65 of these are in Uttar Pradesh
March-April heatwave impacted agriculture in 9 Indian states: ICAR report
Heatwaves resulted in poor vegetative and retarded growth, pest infestation like fall army and whitefly attacks and viral infections in crops and …
Govt MSP panel led by farm law supporters, is irrelevant: Samyukta Kisan Morcha
Government didn't respond to queries posed by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha
Urbanisation, low profitability: Why prices of tamarind leaves in Andhra Pradesh have rocketed
Government should come up with ways to make tamarind cultivation lucrative
Three things scientists don’t know about women farmers and climate change but really should
Ensuring climate solutions work for both women & men farmers should be high priority at Bonn Climate Change Conference
How COVID-19 controls hit farmers in 7 low-income countries, most in Africa
In countries with strictest controls, 80% smallholder households reported major disruptions
Telangana farmers pushed to suicide after pest attack destroys chilli crop
There has been no announcement on compensation to farmers who have lost their crops
As told to Parliament (March 15, 2022): No proposal being considered by Centre to waive farmer loans
All that was discussed in the House through the day
What is behind fertiliser shortage in Andhra Pradesh
The crisis has forced farmers to buy from black market at exorbitent prices
Back to nature: Immense need for crop diversification and role of agroforestry
Input cost to increase productivity has increased over the last five decades
Union Budget 2022-23: How will ‘Kisan Drones’ benefit farmers, experts ask
‘Spraying pesticides and fertilisers will help industries the most‘
Simply Put: Time to double farmer incomes
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
India’s natural farming push: Obvious measures ignored, points out Standing Committee
The country’s organic / natural farming coverage remains poor despite abundant indegenous resources
Prolonged protests in Bihar over acute fertiliser shortage during rabi sowing season
Protests had also erupted in the state during kharif season earlier this year due to shortage of urea.
As told to Parliament (November 30, 2021): 5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020
Farm laws repeal: The first victory, but not a full one, say experts
There are a number of pending issues; the farmers will not get up and leave, experts say
How 4 school girls are trying to get Andhra farmers to practise natural farming
Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh has helped farmers reduce input costs, thereby reducing debt
Farm laws repeal: How the farmers’ protests unfolded in a year
India’s longest and also the biggest farmers’ agitation has been demanding repeal of the farm laws that Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
First lesson in governance for PM Modi: Legislative tapasya (penance) is all about listening to outer world, not inner self
Union government will repeal all 3 controversial farm laws, Modi declares on Gurupurab
Sealed Nepal border, reverse migration puts villagers in Bihar's border town in a spot
The farmers in flood-prone villages lost access to a more lucrative market in Nepal, resort to distress sales to cut losses
Uttarakhand farmers fall back on traditional food processing methods to boost earnings
Marketing of local varieties of food products can also increase farmers’ income
