farmers
Farmers’ suicide linked to rural distress, says Varun Gandhi
BJP MP pens book on India’s rural society and economy, criticises river-linking project.
Congress led farmers into debt trap: Modi in MP
Modi accused the Congress of succumbing to pressure of middlemen to set aside the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.
PM Modi making 'fun' of demonetisation-hit farmers: Rahul Gandhi
Congress announced a farm loan waiver for them in the state, if it comes to power.
Opposition: Declare compensation to farmers
From government’s side, revenue minister Chandrakant Patil was trying to convince the opposition parties.
Farmers defy Section 144, press for pension in Odisha march
Patnaik govt to form committee to look into demands.
PM Modi lauds farmers for not burning hay
Mr Modi praised northeastern states for making ‘grand progress’ in organic farming.
Walmart Foundation to invest Rs 180 crore for farmer support
The new funds will be used to support farmer organisations to develop knowledge of sustainable farming practices.
Rs 225 cr subsidy to milk farmers pending for want of bank a/c details
Maharashtra govt had taken a decision some months back to provide a subsidy of Rs 5 per for every litre of milk.
Fertiliser stocks gain as cabinet approves new procurement policy
Shares of National Fertilizer surged 4.81 per cent and Rama Phosphates settled over 3.25 per cent higher.
Cabinet approves new procurement policy to ensure MSP to farmers
Under the new policy, the states will also have an option to choose the existing Price Support Scheme.