Farmers' Agitation Talks Resume After Year-Long Hiatus
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
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Indian rice exporters are urging the government for budgetary support and interest subvention to maintain their 40% share of the global rice trade. Read more on the challenges and demands.
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Indian Rice Exporters Federation urges govt for fiscal support in Union Budget 2026 to tackle ecological stress, boost competitiveness, and sustain India's 40% global rice trade share. Read key demands.
India's rice export prices surge to a near three-month high of $360 per ton. Bangladesh approves 50,000-ton import from India. Global demand remains weak. Get the full market analysis.
Farmers in Ludhiana, Punjab, are gearing up for a complete district-level strike on January 16 to protest unmet demands. Read about their plans and the expected impact.
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Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
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