Why Indian farmers need a robust relief and compensation mechanism

Climate change will impact agriculture, resulting in increased crop damages and lower crop yields

Organic farming: How Indian states are stepping up the act

Organic farming is in a nascent stage in India. Some states have taken the lead in improving organic farming coverage, but a major part of the …

Farmers protest forceful insurance premium deduction in Haryana

Farmers are confronting bank officials against premium deduction without their consent for the current Rabi season under Pradhan Mantri Fasal …

भारतीय किसान, 'चक्रव्यूह' में फंसा अभिमन्यु

देश के ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों की लगभग 58% आबादी खेती पर निर्भर है, इतने बड़े तबके का अशांत होना देश के लिए अच्छा संकेत नहीं ...

Farmers demand law for guaranteed income

Participants voice concern on drought, farmers' suicide and water conservation, among other issues

Indian states step up natural farming adoption

Natural farming movement led by farmers and civil society has spread to states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra among others 

Climate smart agriculture proposed at COP 22 raises concerns

Climate smart agriculture has not been defined, giving way for industrial agriculture to be promoted under its name

How Indian states are promoting organic, natural farming

States such as Odisha and Karnataka have started initiatives such as procurement of organic produce and linkages with PDS, ICDS and other schemes&…