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.
Jind's air quality stays in 'poor' to 'very poor' category 15 days post-harvest, defying stubble burning narrative. Officials lack answers as AQI hits 500-600. What's the real cause?
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann challenges Delhi ministers over pollution blame, citing delayed paddy harvest due to floods. Read the full political debate on air quality.
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.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders surprise inspections of paddy procurement centres in Shahjahanpur after a farmer's complaint during Janata Darshan. Action promised against irregularities.
Around 100 houses in Chellanam's Maruvakkad padashekaram flooded after fish farmers opened a sluice bund, releasing saltwater. Crops destroyed, residents allege authorities ignored warnings. Read the full report.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
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.
Activists in Punjab undertake a massive effort to level silt-covered fields and sow wheat for farmers devastated by floods. Over 800 acres in Fazilka district have been restored. Read the full story of resilience and community support.
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.
For the first time, CAQM directs Punjab and Haryana to monitor and prevent wheat stubble burning in summer, extending its pollution fight beyond the paddy season. Learn about the alarming fire counts and new action plans.
Punjab's rice millers, grappling with flood-damaged paddy, now face delays due to new fortified rice kernel pretesting. The state seeks a 25 LMT non-fortified rice quota to avoid extension requests. Read more.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
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.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
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.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviews paddy procurement, orders increase in centres to 5000. Over Rs 1,984 crore paid to 1.51 lakh farmers. Strict instructions issued on payments & fertiliser supply.
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity status and central relief funds. Read full coverage.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
Cyclone Ditwah's relentless rains inundated over 1.25 lakh acres of paddy crops in Tamil Nadu's delta region, devastating farmers and threatening harvest. Read about the agricultural crisis.
Andhra Pradesh launches emergency measures to protect paddy and dairy farmers from Cyclone Ditwah. Rapid procurement and direct payments ensure financial security. Read more.
Farmers in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts face crop damage as IMD predicts cyclone formation. Officials urge immediate harvesting to prevent losses. Read full coverage.
Uttar Pradesh government's paddy procurement drive shows remarkable success with 8.28 lakh metric tonnes purchased from 1.39 lakh farmers. CM Yogi ensures 48-hour payments and transparent system. #UttarPradesh #Farmers
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel attacks state government over paddy procurement problems, electoral roll revision, and administrative failures. Farmers face distress due to technical glitches.