Himachal apple growers left high and dry as commission agents dupe them
The farmers are organising themselves to press for a key law supposed to protect them, to be implemented properly
Farmers need support, period
It is time we talked about the real cost of our food, about how to benefit farmers who grow our food
The world is pro-protests, now
While economic crisis often push people to demonstrations, there is an increasing level of dissatisfaction with democracy
Centre offers to put farm laws on ‘hold’ for a year
Farmers will study proposal and get back; Centre also withdraws pleas against tractor rally
Deadlock between Centre, Punjab unions leaves wheat tillers in limbo at sowing time
Urea and di-ammonium phosphate are in extremely short supply in the state as both sides slug it out
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
Farmers' republic: Tractor rallies in Capital through R-Day drive home demand to repeal 3 agri laws
Movement leaders condemn violence, thank farmers for remaining largely peaceful as thousands take to the streets to make …
How peasants are an indelible part of Sikh theology, history and tradition
The latest protests against the new farm laws only validate the importance of the peasant in Sikh religion and society
Revolt of the rich and the poor
When a recent report says 26 people now own the same wealth as the world's poorest half and the IMF chief flags risks associated with India’…
Why are Indian farmers protesting?
Farmers all over India are protesting against the government to get fair prices for their agricultural produce. Down To Earth explains the …
What do Indian farmers want? Voices from across the country
Kisan Ekta organised its third Convention of Farmers’ Organization in Mashobra, Shimla. Farmer leaders from across the country came …
Whose apocalypse is it?
Averting the Apocalypse: Social Movements in India Today Arthur Bonner Publisher: Duke University Press, North Carolina Price: US $52.50 (…
Samyukt Kisan Morcha ‘suspends’ farm protests after letter from Centre
Farmers at Singh, Tikri and Ghazipur will start vacating the sites December 11, according to Samyukt Kisan Morcha
PHOTO GALLERY | Kisan Sansad at Jantar Mantar: Farmers finally gather within New Delhi
As the monsoon session of Parliament progresses, farmers protesting on the borders of Delhi for eight months are holding their parallel …
Contentious farm laws: What the Bihar experience shows
Fourteen years of agri reforms in Bihar certainly did not turn it into an agri hotspot of India, a careful analysis shows
How farmers’ protest can be the answer to Satluj-Yamuna Canal dispute
Discussions and sharing arrangement brought by farmers’ collective, unions and other beneficiaries can potentially provide a meaningful …
State cracks down on farmer protest, lookout notices against 44
Amarinder Singh blames Delhi Police for using January 26 protests as excuse to harass genuine farmers
Maharashtra's cash-strapped cane growers to launch agitation
Sugarcane farmers warn of ‘halla bol’ agitation if properties of sugar mills defaulting on payments are not seized by January 28, 2019
Organic takeover: How 10,000 farmers of Telangana, Andhra are steering a silent movement
A federation of farmer-producer organisations has tapped into the growing organic market to help members raise incomes
Farmers mark a year of farm laws with ‘Bharat Bandh’
Bharat Bandh, marking a year since passage of farm bills in Parliament, passes off peacefully
Can farm income be doubled by next year
Agricultural sector will require an annual growth rate of 10.4% to achieve the target. But for the last few years, this rate has …
No surrender: Farmer unions refuse Centre’s proposal to ‘hold’ farm laws
Farmer unions say they will stop at nothing short of a repeal of laws; talks on tractor rally inconclusive
They have been vocal for farm laws: Farmer unions reject Supreme Court committee
We never asked for a committee; neither did we ask for the court’s intervention, they said
Eighth round of talks between farmers, Centre ends in deadlock
Both sides refused to stand back from their positions; next meeting on January 15
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