UP Millet Farmers Prefer Govt Procurement, Earn Rs 598 Cr
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.
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Mysuru Farmers Allege Corruption, DC to Visit Taluks
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 Panchayats Demand Repeal of G Ram G Act
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.
Andhra Red Gram Farmers Sell Below MSP, Face Crisis
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 Support in Pune Aids Soybean Farmers After Crop Loss
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 PACS Transformed into Multi-Service Hubs
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.
Farmers, Labourers Raise Livelihood Issues at Barwala Meet
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.
Shah's Cooperative Vision for Haryana: MSP to Bharat Taxi
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.
Trump's Cannabis Move Reshapes US Marijuana Industry
President Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III acknowledges market reality, boosts research, and could supercharge the multi-billion dollar industry. Explore the implications.
Farmers forced to sell paddy below MSP in Kendrapada
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.
US Cotton Imports Soar After India Scraps 11% Duty
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.
Cachar mandates paddy sale only at govt centres, enforces MSP
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
Maize MSP Fails: Farmers Skip Distant Dharwad Centre
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.
Govt to announce sugar policy in January to prevent glut
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.
Sugar Industry Seeks MSP Revision, Higher Ethanol Prices
India's sugar industry urges govt to raise MSP and ethanol prices to manage surplus stock, ensure mill liquidity, and boost the ethanol blending program. Key demands revealed.
ISMA Seeks Higher Sugar MSP to Safeguard Farmers
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.
Sugar Industry Seeks Over ₹10 MSP Increase
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.
Sugar Production Jumps 28%, Maharashtra Leads Growth
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.
Joshi Assures No Paddy Procurement Shortage, Urges Storage Boost
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi assured Rajya Sabha of sufficient paddy procurement. He urged states to enhance storage for rising wheat and paddy stocks. Read the full report.
Chhattisgarh Congress Boycotts House Over Paddy Mismanagement
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
Karnataka Raises Maize Procurement Cap to 50 Quintals
Karnataka government increases maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer to ensure better price support. Learn how this move impacts farmers and the state's agricultural policy.
Karnataka Increases Maize Procurement Cap to 50 Quintals
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
Saudi Arabia to Sell Alcohol to Affluent Residents
Saudi Arabia has quietly begun allowing alcohol sales to high-income residents, a major policy shift just weeks after officials denied any such plans. Read the full story.
Bihar Sugarcane Farmers Protest for Higher MSP in Bagaha
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 Disrupts Train Services
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.
BJP Raitha Morcha Leads Vijayapura Tractor Rally for Farmers
Farmers in Vijayapura staged a massive tractor rally under BJP Raitha Morcha, protesting state govt's neglect on MSP, compensation & crop insurance. Read their key demands.
Prayagraj Paddy Procurement Hits 27,096 MT, 161 Centres Open
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
Karnataka Congress Leader Seeks MSP Status for Rubber
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
61% Punjab Cotton Bought Below MSP, Prices Hit Rs 3,000
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
BJP Farmers' Wing Rallies in Dharwad Against State Govt
BJP Raitha Morcha members staged a protest rally in Dharwad, accusing the state government of denying MSP and halting welfare schemes. Key leaders joined the demonstration.
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