Every farmer’s grievance/ crop failure is a wound the nation must feel. The ongoing review of Paraquat Dichloride and Glyphosate, prompted by the reports of severe poisoning in Telangana, deserves both compassion and clear and rational scientific reasoning.
Farmers in Odisha will now reap the benefits of crop insurance coverage free of cost for up to five acres under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Kharif 2026 season, with beneficiaries required to pay only Re 1 per plot towards account validation.
Punjab's canal expansion plans have come under the spotlight as widespread power cuts disrupt paddy transplantation, triggering farmer protests across the state.
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that eastern India, enriched with fertile soil, abundant water resources, and a favourable climate, is poised to become the growth engine of India’s next agricultural revolution.
A sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices in Punjab has raised concerns over rising transport costs, agricultural expenses and a possible spike in essential commodity prices.
India’s monsoon season is a critical factor for the nation’s agricultural output, and this year’s rainfall, the highest since 2020, has brought both relief and challenges.
A significant and useful concept of the freedom movement was that apart from the struggles against the colonial government, there was a lot of thinking and discussion on the kind of society India would like to create once the colonial rulers left.
Pointing out that India has a vibrant and diverse food culture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the backbone of the Indian food ecosystem is the farmer.
Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah has stated that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is boosting exports to ensure that farmers receive a fair price for their crops, allowing them to earn maximum value for their produce.
Ahead of the Assembly elections in Maharashtra scheduled later this year, a delegation of state ministers will soon meet Union Ministers to address a slew of farmers’ issues.
