Tag: Farmers

Opinion
Mann needs time, regular flow of money to fulfil ‘Kejriwal guarantees’ in Punjab

Mann needs time, regular flow of money to fulfil ‘Kejriwal guarantees’ in Punjab

The real issue from the long-term point of view lies in the economic structure of...

National
Mustard prices cross Rs 7,000 per quintal in many mandis

Mustard prices cross Rs 7,000 per quintal in many mandis

The prices have gone up to Rs 7,000-7,500 per quintal in many of the mandis of the...

National
AIKS demands immediate withdrawal of hike in fertilizer prices

AIKS demands immediate withdrawal of hike in fertilizer prices

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has accused the Modi regime of following an “anti-farmer...

National
Good news again for mustard farmers this year; market prices up to 50 per cent higher than MSP

Good news again for mustard farmers this year; market prices up to 50 per cent higher than MSP

The government has fixed the minimum support price (MSP) for mustard this year at...

Agritech
Retractable-roof polyhouse to give better crop protection, higher yields

Retractable-roof polyhouse to give better crop protection, higher yields

A retractable-roof polyhouse has a roof that can be opened and closed, partially...

National
Russia–Ukraine war an opportunity for self-reliance in edible oils, provided govt guarantees MSP

Russia–Ukraine war an opportunity for self-reliance in edible oils, provided govt guarantees MSP

In 2021-22, the edible oil imports of India are expected to remain at about 130...

States
MP govt provides relief to farmers affected by hailstorm and untimely rains

MP govt provides relief to farmers affected by hailstorm and untimely rains

Based on the survey carried out by the state authorities, it is estimated that the...

ELECTIONS 2022
Ministers worried, farmers agitated about damage to crops from stray cattle

Ministers worried, farmers agitated about damage to crops from stray cattle

The damage to crops caused by stray cattle in the state has been one of the major...

ELECTIONS 2022
SP promises to revive old pension scheme: A look at the SP and BJP manifestos

SP promises to revive old pension scheme: A look at the SP and BJP manifestos

The SP has promised to bring an urban employment scheme, 33 per cent reservation...

Ground Report
Padma Shri for farmers Seth Pal Singh and Amai Mahalinga Naik

Padma Shri for farmers Seth Pal Singh and Amai Mahalinga Naik

The Padma awards, which count among the highest civilian awards in the country,...

ELECTIONS 2022
Paddy procurement election issue in UP; only 27 per cent procured at MSP so far

Paddy procurement election issue in UP; only 27 per cent procured at MSP so far

As of now, 46.50 lakh tonnes of paddy has been procured at MSP from 6.56 lakh farmers...

National
Assembly elections in five states will decide the political impact of farmers and their issues

Assembly elections in five states will decide the political impact of farmers and their issues

Whatever be the outcome of the Assembly elections in five states, it is bound to...

Ground Report
There needs to be an agricultural policy with periodic reviews: Badri Narayan Choudhary

There needs to be an agricultural policy with periodic reviews: Badri Narayan Choudhary

Badri Narayan Choudhary, National General Secretary, Bhartiya Kisan Sangh, an affiliate...

Opinion
Farming Class of 2021 would be a turning point for national agenda

Farming Class of 2021 would be a turning point for national agenda

The year 2021 would also go down in Indian history as a turning point for our polity...

Opinion
India adversely impacted by a flawed and discriminatory subsidies’ regime

India adversely impacted by a flawed and discriminatory subsidies’ regime

On December 14, a WTO dispute settlement panel concluded in its report that India...

Opinion
Inflation is a pick-pocket,  must be arrested soon 

Inflation is a pick-pocket, must be arrested soon 

Inflation in wholesale mandis , as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) at...