Kisan Mahapanchayat to be organised at Ramlila Ground today; participation from Punjab to be affected
Samyukt Kisan Morcha submits a number of demands to Centre ahead of the Mahapanchayat
Delhi Chalo: Farmers to start for national capital at 10 am after talks fail
Gridlock expected in Delhi-NCR even as Punjab-Haryana border sealed to prevent entry of farmers
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
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
One year after Mandsaur, farmers remain a disenfranchised lot; demands not heard
Besides loan waiver and MSP+50 per cent as remuneration, the farmers are now demanding fixed income
In a sudden u-turn, Madhya Pradesh refuses to include three Rabi crops under Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana
The decision comes after Centre refused to contribute 50 per cent towards Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana
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 …
Farm distress: Crisis at large
High input cost, flawed MSP calculation and non-inclusive crop insurance scheme are problems perpetuating farm distress
Will this ‘pro-agriculture’ budget connect with farmers?
Whether this budget will really bring any immediate change on the ground is a big question
Point of no agri-returns Part 5: 50,000 dedicated scientists, still, agriculture is an orphan of science
Technologies developed for agricultural purposes are mostly limited to farms around research institutions, says a government report
Kisan Mukti March: Farmers from across India take to Delhi roads
This is the fourth farmer protest in the Capital in the last 18 months
Farmers, Dalits, ex-servicemen call for ‘Jail Bharo’ and ‘BJP Quit India’ movements
All of them launch a protest today to make their demands heard
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
Why rich and poor farmers demand MSP, government intervention in market
Agriculture not possible without government support, rue farmers
Denying MSP legal guarantee threat to India’s food security
The common apprehensions on the operation of MSP legal guarantee are irrational, promoted by administration & business lobbies
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
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
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
Mustard prices continue to stay below MSP; industry body urges government intervention
Farmers fear that prices will slip further with arrival of new mustard crop by next month, as they expect record harvest
Himachal Pradesh budget announces green development scholarship scheme, boost to natural farming
Provisions worth Rs 582 crore for farmers; MSP for wheat, maize, milk increased
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 …
Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel
Low returns and high risks from alternative crops among reasons past efforts failed, says report
Centre to rejig minimum support for minor forest produce
But it would be better if instead of making changes on paper, the government implements the scheme well, say experts