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.
On National Farmers' Day, actor Rajendra Chawla from Lakshmi Niwas calls for respect and support for India's farmers. Read his heartfelt message and pledge to honor our annadatas.
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.
BKU-Tikait farmers continue protest in Meerut for 7th day, demanding pending sugarcane dues & action against procurement irregularities. Tikait warns of intensified agitation. #FarmersProtest #UttarPradesh
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Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability.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.
CM Siddaramaiah launches a state-level project promoting scientific soil management and water use in sugarcane farming to improve yields and farmer income. Learn about the key initiatives.
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.
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurva village. This marks the 5th fatal human-leopard conflict in the district this year. Read about the incident and forest department's response.
The Indian government is set to announce measures in January to prevent a domestic sugar surplus and ensure timely payments to farmers. Key demands include a sugar MSP hike to ₹41/kg and increased ethanol blending.
The Indian Sugar Mills Association urges the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar to ₹40/kg, citing rising production costs and stagnant MSP. This move is crucial for the financial stability of millions of sugarcane farmers.
ISMA urges government to raise sugar MSP by over ₹10/kg to ₹42/kg, citing rising production costs. This move aims to ensure mill viability and farmer payments.
Tragedy strikes in Karnataka as two women die in a sugarcane harvester accident. Details on the incident, police response, and ongoing investigation.
Directors of Siddhasiri Ethanol and Power Plant refute claims of sugarcane weight discrepancies, calling them politically motivated. Legal metrology department confirms weighing machine accuracy.
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 6,280 crore supplementary budget for sugarcane farmers, road works & more. Details on allocations for Belagavi session, Davos, and survey reimbursements inside.
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.
India's sugar production surges 28% to 78.25 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 season. Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka lead output. Industry calls for MSP revision as prices lag costs. Read the full analysis.
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.
Uttar Pradesh sugarcane farmers are selling to Haryana mills for higher SAP, sparking a cross-border price war. This trend may force states to reconsider cane pricing policies. Read more.
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.
Amarjit Singh Bhangu from Jalandhar turned to organic farming, creating such high demand for his jaggery and shakkar that orders are booked until March 2027. Discover his inspiring journey.
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.
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.
A tractor carrying sugarcane overturned on the Nimbola overbridge, blocking the Indore-Ichhapur highway for nearly 11 hours. No injuries reported, but commuters faced a long night. Read more about the incident and local concerns.