High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Karnataka government increases maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer to ensure better price support. Learn how this move impacts farmers and the state's agricultural policy.
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
Sugarcane farmers in West Champaran's Bagaha protest, demanding MSP hike to Rs 500/quintal. They cite rising input costs and price disparity with UP. Read their full demands and planned agitation.
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
Farmers in Vijayapura staged a massive tractor rally under BJP Raitha Morcha, protesting state govt's neglect on MSP, compensation & crop insurance. Read their key demands.
Punjab's rice millers, grappling with flood-damaged paddy, now face delays due to new fortified rice kernel pretesting. The state seeks a 25 LMT non-fortified rice quota to avoid extension requests. Read more.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
BJP Raitha Morcha members staged a protest rally in Dharwad, accusing the state government of denying MSP and halting welfare schemes. Key leaders joined the demonstration.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calls for a statewide rail roko in Punjab on Dec 5, demanding MSP law and debt waiver. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces MSP procurement of maize for animal feed via KSCMCF. Government to bear all transportation and handling costs, aiding farmers. Details here.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviews paddy procurement, orders increase in centres to 5000. Over Rs 1,984 crore paid to 1.51 lakh farmers. Strict instructions issued on payments & fertiliser supply.
India's sugar industry faces a critical funds blockage due to high closing stocks. NFCSF urges higher MSP, export quotas & ethanol price revision to avert crisis. Read full analysis.
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity status and central relief funds. Read full coverage.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
Cyclone Ditwah's relentless rains inundated over 1.25 lakh acres of paddy crops in Tamil Nadu's delta region, devastating farmers and threatening harvest. Read about the agricultural crisis.
Andhra Pradesh launches emergency measures to protect paddy and dairy farmers from Cyclone Ditwah. Rapid procurement and direct payments ensure financial security. Read more.
Farmers in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts face crop damage as IMD predicts cyclone formation. Officials urge immediate harvesting to prevent losses. Read full coverage.
Karnataka government brokers deal for companies to buy maize at MSP, offering relief to farmers. Key ministers ensured immediate procurement. #KarnatakaNews #Farmers
Uttar Pradesh government's paddy procurement drive shows remarkable success with 8.28 lakh metric tonnes purchased from 1.39 lakh farmers. CM Yogi ensures 48-hour payments and transparent system. #UttarPradesh #Farmers