Ludhiana Farmers Call for Jan 16 District Strike
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.
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.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
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.
Massive gathering in Tamil Nadu explores tree-based farming for income security. Sadhguru and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocate for policy change. Learn how this model can transform agriculture.
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
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French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
On National Farmers Day 2025, honouring Chaudhary Charan Singh, we detail five crucial government schemes like PM KISAN and PMFBY that support India's farmers. Learn how these initiatives boost income and security.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
India observes National Farmers Day on 23 December, honoring farmers as 'Annadata' and the legacy of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh. Explore the day's significance and key messages.
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
Tamil Nadu launches a Rs 20 lakh project to study and protect smooth-coated otters in the Cauvery delta, aiming to reduce human-otter conflict and restore habitats for this vulnerable species.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
Tamil Nadu farmers demand immediate high-level talks to finalize the samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy before January harvests. They cite delays and seek MSP incentives matching other states.
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
A sudden FAA ground stop at New York's LaGuardia Airport halted departures, causing over 1000 Delta delays and 200 cancellations. Winter weather and staffing strains compound travel misery. Read for details and traveller advice.
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.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key 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.
Sebi proposes shifting broker position limits in index derivatives to a delta-adjusted futures-equivalent metric, aligning them with client rules to enhance market stability. Public comments invited until Dec 26, 2025.
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.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are using Bollywood actor Sunny Leone's posters to shield their bountiful crops from the 'evil eye'. Discover this unique modern twist on an ancient superstition.
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