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

SC stays implementation of farm laws, forms committee to examine farmer concerns

Delhi Police file plea seeking injunction against Republic Day tractor rally by farmers

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

Government is offering farmers ‘death by committee’: Experts

The government had offered to form a committee to discuss three farm laws in talks with farmers December 1

We are not going anywhere: Farmers at Singhu border ready for long haul

Potestors united and clear on demand: Repeal of 3 ‘black’ agricultural laws and ammendment to Essential Commodities Act

International Women’s Day: 50,000 women farmers join protest at Singhu and Tikri

Women farmers have repeatedly expressed their acute concern over the last three months, about how the three farm laws will affect their lives

Agri share in GDP hit 20% after 17 years: Economic Survey

Agriculture was the only sector to have clocked a positive growth at constant prices in 2020-21

Farmers to continue protests after inconclusive meeting with government

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wades into row, external affairs ministry hits back

Deadlock: Centre asks farmer unions to get back within a day on proposal to ‘hold’ laws

Farmers to decide on next step as government puts ball in their court

A thaw? Centre agrees to farmers’ demands on stubble burning, power subsidy

No consensus reached on core demand to repeal farm laws; next meeting January 4