Cooperative Minister Pramod Kumar Chandravanshi expressed concern over slow paddy procurement in Buxar district. Officials reported only 20-31% of the target achieved, with farmers facing delays and selling below MSP.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
Farmers' body SKM demands legal MSP guarantee, asks SC panel to recommend govt procurement of all 22 crops or act as guarantor. Key meeting held in Panchkula.
Haryana's mandis are overflowing with crops from Punjab, Rajasthan & UP, causing price crashes & farmer distress. Explore the reasons behind this unusual influx and its impact on local markets.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leaders met the Supreme Court committee, demanding a legal MSP for all crops. They also announced a nationwide yatra culminating in a Delhi Mahapanchayat.
Fresh irregularities emerge in Haryana's paddy procurement. Authorities intensify investigation into alleged scam involving fake receipts and payments. Read the latest updates.
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.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha delegation to meet Supreme Court-appointed committee and parliamentary panel in Chandigarh on Friday to discuss MSP legal guarantee and other farming concerns.
Karnataka High Court directs state to implement mandatory electronic tender submission via E-Procurement Portal to prevent fraud. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed a contractor's petition on Jan 8, 2026.
Potato farmers in Assam face severe losses as prices crash below production costs. They blame lack of MSP, cold storage, and influx of cheaper potatoes from UP and Punjab. Read their demands.
Amritsar farmers held a large motorcycle rally to mobilize support for their January 16 dharna. The protest demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh millet farmers chose govt procurement centres over open markets in 2025-26, selling 2.13 lakh MT. 54,253 farmers received timely payments of Rs 598 crore. Read more.
Mysuru farmers met DC Lakshmikanth Reddy, alleging rampant corruption & inhumane treatment. DC assured a review of all taluks within 15 days. Key issues include MSP scheme delays & wild animal menace.
Punjab's village councils pass resolutions seeking repeal of the Gramin Rajasthan Sehkari Samiti Act, 2023, aligning with farmer protests. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver.
Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh reveals she has eaten only jowar or ragi rotis for a decade, calling the gut the 'second brain'. Discover the health benefits.
Andhra Pradesh's red gram farmers face distress sales at Rs 6,500/quintal, far below the Rs 8,000 MSP. Falling yields and delayed govt procurement deepen the agrarian crisis. Read more.
Nafed's MSP procurement in Pune's Junnar offers relief to soybean growers hit by erratic rains. 70 tonnes bought at Rs 5,328/quintal, ensuring fair prices. Learn how this intervention countered distress sales.
Bihar's cooperative minister announces major digital push for PACS, with 4,000 units online, 25+ services, and plans for Jan Aushadhi Kendras and vegetable outlets. Read about the state's paddy procurement drive.
The Kisan Mazdoor Panchayat in Barwala, Haryana, highlighted critical issues like land acquisition, canal water supply, and MSP. Read about their key demands and the officials' response.
The Indian government extends green gram procurement under the Price Support Scheme until January 22, 2025, offering relief to farmers. Learn about MSP, procurement agencies, and market 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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlines a cooperative-led roadmap for Haryana, highlighting MSP for 24 crops, a rising agriculture budget, and the upcoming 'Bharat Taxi' app. Read more.
A wild elephant entered farms in Mavanatham village, Erode, damaging ragi crops. Farmers chased it away using firecrackers after forest staff delay. They demand a permanent solution.
Kendrapada farmers are selling paddy for as low as Rs 2,400/quintal, far below the Rs 3,100 govt price, due to delayed procurement starting Jan 9. Read about the crisis.
India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
Uttar Pradesh's paddy procurement surges with 4.09 lakh farmers participating. Govt credits online centres & swift payments of Rs 5,569 crore. Millet procurement also doubles. Read more.
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor reveals a simple tip for making soft ragi roti. Discover the recipe and the amazing health benefits of this super millet.
Karnataka's maize MSP scheme falters as farmers refuse to transport crop to distant Dharwad. State govt procures 7 lakh tonnes, but logistics undermine support price. Read the full report.
Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.