Distress of farmers

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• Top Challenges Faced by Farmers in India and Their Solutions

  Indian farmers grapple with price fluctuations, weather dependence, labour shortages, tech gaps, communication issues, and loan hurdles in agriculture.…

• Tamil Nadu Farmers Association Organizes Rail Roko Agitation On Cauvery Water Issue

  Tamil Nadu Farmers Association will organize a 'Rail Roko' agitation on September 19 on the Cauvery issue.…

• Flooded Paddy Fields in Punjab and Haryana Result in Reduced Crop Yields

  Between June 1 and July 12, Punjab and Haryana received rainfall that exceeded the long-period average (LPA) by 96% and 91%, respectively.…

• Yamuna River: Karnal's Crops Concealed Beneath a Deep Blanket of Sand

  Farmers are saying can’t remove it without the Mining Department’s permission.…

• Livestock Farmers Hit by Rains as Price of Dry Fodder Mounts

  Unseasonal rains have taken a toll on the pockets of livestock farmers resulting in a rise in the prices of dry fodder which is being sold at Rs 550-Rs 800 per quintal.…

• Unseasonal Showers Put Crops at Risk, IMD Warns Farmers

  Around 46% of wheat bought this season is lying as it is in mandis and is at risk of rainfall damage.…

• Farmers Demand Action on Irrigation Canal Pollution & DPC Irregularities

  In Madurai, farmers are distressed over irregularities in DPCs and sewage contamination of the irrigation canals.…

• Punjab Govt Sets up Helpline for Farmers to Register Aid Complaints

  Punjab Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday launched a helpline number and asked farmers to register complaints on it if they find any unfair practice.…

• Farmers Demand Justice: Legal Notice Sent to Company Over Poor-Quality Herbicide & Weedicide

  Two farmers in India have sent a legal notice to agriculture officials seeking action against a private firm for manufacturing poor-quality herbicide, weedicide, and biofertilizer. The firm's license was previously suspended for six months due to not following prescribed measures. The farmers have demanded compensation…

• Farmers Dissatisfied with Insufficient Compensation for Crop Loss Caused by Untimely Rains

  Farmers are not happy with the compensation provided by the government for crop loss due to untimely rains. Even though the government has increased the compensation from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000 per acre, farmers claim it is insufficient.…

• UP Govt to Ease Regulations for Purchasing Damaged Crops Due to Rain

  The Uttar Pradesh government has instructed officials to promptly implement "Early Warning Systems" to deliver accurate and timely weather forecasts to farmers, enabling them to make preparations in advance.…

• Farmers Association in Tamil Nadu Block Veeranam Coal Mine Projects, Ensue Protests

  The Federation of All Farmers Association in Tamil Nadu successfully blocked the Veeranam coal mine project in the Cuddalore district.…

• CPM & MMK Urge TN Govt to Protect Farmers from Aarooran Sugar Mills

  Leaders of the CPM and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, both alliance partners of the DMK, urged the state government to protect the farmers who have been deceived by the Aarooran sugar mills in Tamil Nadu.…

• Indigenous Farmers' Forum Demands AP Govt to Halt Siang River Mega Dam Project

  According to Tasik Pangkam, the President of SIFF, the proposed mega project would endanger the survival of the Adi community in the Siang River region and leave them without any land.…

• Farmers Face New Setback with Fresh Storms & Hail Damaging Crops

  According to a Saturday update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the recent spell of weather, which began on the evening of March 23, brought heavy rainfall as well as significant amounts of hail to various regions, including Punjab, coastal Andhra Pradesh.…

• Yellow Alert in North Maharashtra Raises Fear Among Nashik Farmers

  The North Maharashtra farmers have received a warning from the agriculture department. In the event that it rains, they have been instructed to take all necessary steps to avoid diseases in crops…

• Farmers Worried by Poor Power Supply & No Rain

  Farmers are having a difficult time with power supply at unusual hours and occasionally for a short period of time…

• Farmer Unions Call for Separate State and Federal Budgets for Agriculture Sector

  Farmer leaders took a dig at the central government for cutting Punjab's Rural Development Fund and other market fees.…

• Maharashtra: Farmer Goes 70 km to Sell 512 kg Onions, Receives Cheque of Rs 2 in Return

  Wholesale rates for onions have plummeted due to a bumper crop in Maharashtra and all other onion-producing states.…

• KCR Promises to Form a Government in Maharashtra for Farmers' Welfare

  At the gathering, leaders from different political parties joined BRS, while Rao, welcomed them by giving them pink scarves…

• Govt. Giving Away Farmers' Land to Industrialists: Rakesh Tikait

  Rakesh Tikait alleged that farmers are being compelled to sell their land to major corporations, and the government is not paying fair price for crops.…

• Farmer Travels 415 km to Bengaluru, Gets Only Rs 8 for 205 kg Onion; Receipt Goes Viral

  While the crop prices vary greatly across the nation, an incident from Bengaluru will surely leave you surprised. Recently, a farmer from Gadag made Rs 8.36 after selling 205 kg of onion in Bengaluru's Yeshwanthpur market. The receipt of the payment gained widespread attention after…

• Explained: The Plight of Tenant Farmers and How DBT Schemes Can Help

  The majority of economists support converting all agricultural subsidies, whether they are related to providing fertilizer, electricity, and water below the cost or on purchasing commodities at prices above market, into direct income support for farmers…

• Maha Farmers Receives as Low as Rs 90 Compensation Amount for Crop Damage Due to Excessive Rains

  Many farmers in the state of Maharashtra have reportedly received extremely meagre compensation for crop losses caused by severe rain, with one cultivator receiving only Rs 90…

• J&K, Kerala Top RBI's List of Rural Daily Wages; Gujarat, MP Amongst Lowest

  The Covid pandemic had a negative impact on employment and income levels during the fiscal year 2021–2022, which turned out to be a horrific scenario for the rural economy. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has determined that agricultural labourers in the states of Gujarat…

• Haryana Farmers block NH- 44 over delay in food-grain purchasing process

  Kisan Andolan flares up again as farmers take to roads over delay in procurement of food grain produce.…

• Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Calls for Bandh Today Over Pending Farmer Issues

  The BKS' demands include agriculture consumers be charged the same tariff and a power supply for 12 hours.…

• Maharashtra Govt. Announces Financial Help for Farmers Affected Due to Floods and Heavy rainfall

  The Chief Minister said that his government has brought in smart meters for BEST buses, reduced fuel prices, and also introduced drip irrigation.…

• Farmers are Struggling as yet Another Heatwave Bakes Western Europe

  With Europe experiencing consecutive heatwaves, searing temperatures, and unprecedented droughts this summer, a renewed focus has been placed on climate change risks to agriculture, industry, and livelihoods.…

• Apple Growers Gherao Himachal Secretariat; Call for Rollback of GST on Fruit Packaging Materials

  The apple growers also demanded that no fees be charged at barriers and that the Shogi barrier be closed. After senior-level discussions with the government, the SKM stated that they are giving the government 10 days to address their issues; if appropriate solutions are not…

• Telangana Farmers Demand Rs 40,000 per acre Compensation for Crop Damage

  Continuous rains in Telangana's northern and eastern districts had flooded low-lying settlements, affecting the delivery of essentials like water and power and causing extensive flooding. Since their fields were flooded at the beginning of the season, farmers are worried about their crops.…

• Government Didn’t Give Any Assurance to Protesting Farmers on MSP Law: Tomar

  Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in a written response in the Parliament on Tuesday that the Union government has not given any assurance to protesting farmers about enacting laws to ensure minimum support prices.…

• Farmers to Get Diesel Subsidy for Irrigation Purpose

  S Siddharth, additional chief secretary of the cabinet secretariat department, stated that the decision to make diesel subsidy payments to farmers was made in light of the state's irregular monsoon, rain scarcity, and subsequent drought-like situation.…

• Farmers in Andhra Pradesh Resist Fixing of Energy Meters to Farm Connections

  Agriculture was already becoming a burden for farmers due to the vagaries of nature and the government's failure to come to their aid on time. Now, this energy metre would add more burden in the future.…

• Farmers Urge Centre to Release Funds to Repair 37 Dams In Tamil Nadu

  According to the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement-2 (DRIP-2) scheme, 37 dams, including Mettur, Bhavanisagar, and Krishnagiri, would receive repairs and reinforcement at an estimated cost of Rs 610.26 crore in 2020,…

• Fake Soya & Cotton Seeds To Hit Small and Marginal Farmers

  The spread of fake cotton and soya seeds throughout rural and tribal areas appears to be particularly hard for small and marginal farmers.…

• Farmers Pushed to Suicide as New Thrips Species Destroys Chilli Crops in 6 States

  Farmers in the Warangal district's Jairam Thanda village say that the black-colored, pinhead-sized bug has wrecked the village's entire 20-hectare chili crop.…

• Farmer Fined and Ordered to Destroy Shed as Neighbours Complain Over Cattle Odour & Noise

  Farmers have rallied behind Verschuere, a 33-year-old cow farmer with around 250 head. They've set up a fundraising website to help the farmer financially, are planning a rally/protest for today (Friday, May 13th, 2022), and have started a petition.…

• Angry Farmers Throw Turmeric In Front of BJP MP's House

  On Sunday, farmers in Nizamabad, Telangana, dumped turmeric produce in front of the house of BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind.…

• Kisan Mitra: Call Helpline To Get Answers For Your Farming Issues, Details Inside!

  Farmers commit suicide for a variety of reasons, including heavy financial debt, a lack of financial assistance, crop failure etc. Farmers can call the helpline to speak to Kisan Mitra counsellors regarding any agricultural issue or government scheme.…

• 1 Lakh Free Electricity Connections To Farmers, Historic Record Set By TN Govt

  It is "a very huge achievement" in such a short period of time to provide 1 lakh free connections to farming communities.…

• Due to Rising Prices of Fuel and Labour, Farming is Becoming More Expensive

  As the fuel prices and labor costs are on the rise, farming is becoming more and more expensive for farmers.…

• Telangana to Buy Paddy from the Farmers After Centre’s Refusal

  After the Central government's rejection of buying paddy from the farmers of Telangana, the state government has come to aid the distressed farmers by making the decision of buying paddy from them.…

• CPM in Kerala Plans to Approach Farmers to Fortify Base

  According to a few representatives who agreed to participate in the discussions, the government and party in Kerala could perhaps focus on households at the local level instead of just the middle- and high classes.…

• Tribal Women Oppose Forcible Seizing of Cashew Garden, Protest With a Noose Around Neck

  "If you don't listen to our appeals, death is the only alternative left," they are heard saying in a video.…

• Farmers in Odisha To Receive Incentives Within Two Days Minister Arun Sahoo

  The Agriculture Director informed the committee that the State government still has the Rs 9 crore Central incentives due to technical issues that have now been resolved, disbursement was not possible. Within a few days, the payment will be made.…

• Banana Farmers in Tirunelveli Make Profit After 3 Years of Continuous Loss

  The crop was grown on 5,728 hectares of land in the district, and the ryots were overjoyed by a healthy harvest and a price increase that came at the right time.…

• Punjab Farmers to Get Crop Relief Before Girdawari

  During an event in Mansa, the CM addressed the issue and promised to recompense farmers whose cotton crop was affected by pink bollworm infestation last year.…

• Despite Good Prices, Mustard Farmers Are Still Unable To Make Profit in Haryana

  Despite decent prices made available by market participants, mustard farmers did not make a profit.…

• Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Claims Farmers Won’t Seek Loans from Banks in Next 10 years

  Mr. Panneerselvam said during the debate on the agriculture budget that the State government has been supporting farmers with the assistance they need.…