Indian agriculture is under an invisible emergency
At a time when farmers strive to get the right price for crops, more money in their hands can help reignite the country's economy
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
After-effects of new farm laws: Why is there chaos in the mandis
The first kharif season after deregulation of the agriculture market is underway. The government has started procuring paddy at minimum support …
Small, marginal farmers hit hard by poor paddy procurement in Bihar
Govt agencies have procured hardly 11 per cent of targeted procurement of paddy since November 15 last year
Future of Indian agriculture and small farmers: Role of policy, regulation and farmer agency
The distress among small farmers in India is market-driven to a large extent in both ways — too much protection (minimum support price) or …
Why the decision to impose stock limits on pulses is flawed policy
The government’s flip-flop on stockholding limits does not help pulses’ pricing issues
How pulses can regain their lost glory in India
Ensuring that pulses sell at the minimum support price and distributing them under the public distribution system can help them find favour with …
Illusive oilseed: India’s niger seed cultivation is declining; here is why
Lack of government interest in tribal cuisine, amarbel infestation, low productivity of niger seeds and increasing paddy cultivation are …
COVID-19 restrictions: No cheer for Odisha’s maize farmers despite bumper harvest
Restrictions on inter-state transport compelled farmers to sell produce at throwaway prices to local traders
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
Humble millets can ensure food security, nutrition to India’s vulnerable communities
Shifting from climate-resilient and micro-nutrient-rich traditional crops to cash crops has resulted in poor health indicators, says expert
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
COVID-19 and Cyclone Yaas: Double whammy for Jharkhand’s watermelon farmers
Unseasonal rainfall triggered by Cyclone Yaas, combined with COVID-19 restrictions, has led to few takers for the crop
Double whammy for Bengal potato farmers: Costly seeds but low MSP
A section of farmers said that an unknown disease has made potatoes unfit for consumption, adding to losses
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
Eighth round of talks between farmers, Centre ends in deadlock
Both sides refused to stand back from their positions; next meeting on January 15
Increase in MSP: Peanuts, say agricultural experts
Wheat and barley see the lowest increase in MSP announced by government; red lentils the highest
COVID-19 hits farms: Lockdown dampens selling price but stokes inflation in MP
Farmers in villages cannot reach city markets to sell their produce; Vegetable prices are skyrocketing in cities due to short supply
Wheat procurement season near, but no word from Punjab on direct MSP payment
The FCI in March asked Punjab government to give it land records of farmers to enable direct, online payment of MSP. The state has not …
India’s agrarian distress: A paradigm shift
Farmers are willing to switch from thirsty crops like paddy. They need a stable price for alternatives to make diversification a reality
Most farmers did not know of agencies that procured crop under MSP: Report
Only 23.7% and 24.7% paddy produced was sold under MSP in Kharif and Rabi season respectively of 2018-19
Record decline in wheat procurement: Will we have enough on the plate?
The heat in March-April and the export of Indian wheat means the country will be left with fewer stocks to feed itself
Centre hikes MSP as kharif sowing begins
MSP hike for 17 crops was approved June 8; this is likely to encourage farmers to diversify and switch to these crops
Crop holiday: What made these Andhra paddy farmers consider it
Lack of payment of dues, no change in MSPs and creaking infrastructure has caused farmers in AP’s Godavari delta region to refrain from …