Farmers | The Asian Age

Monday, Jun 17, 2024 | Last Update : 05:49 PM IST

farmers Page-10

On the alleged suicide of Bargarh district farmer Brunda Sahoo, the minister said an investigation was required to know the reason behind his death.

No relief for farmers who set crops on fire: Odisha minister

The minister informed that the government would soon start disbursing Rabi loans to farmers.

05 Nov 2017 5:36 AM

Many farmers still clueless about eligibility

The Shiv Sena leadership too has asked its leaders to organise local-level agitations.

05 Nov 2017 1:42 AM

The aggrieved farmers complained that although they drew the attention of the agriculture officials to the pest, no timely intervention was made.

Farmers in Odisha burn crops in protest

As many as four farmers have committed suicide in the past seven days in Bargarh district accusing the government not listening to their grievances.

03 Nov 2017 6:38 AM

The death toll has increased to 96 since January 2017.

Four Nashik, Ahmednagar farmers commit suicide

In the fourth instance, farmer Subhash Keru Kardile (45) consumed poison in his own house in Alhanvadi village of Pathardi tehsil of Ahmednagar.

03 Nov 2017 12:53 AM

Shiv Sena terms loan waiver ‘hasty’

Shiv Sena, in an editorial in its mouthpiece newspaper, Saamna, bashed the BJP over the poor implementation of the loan waiver scheme for farmers.

29 Oct 2017 1:39 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: PTI)

Maha govt releases Rs 4,000 cr in phase 1 of loan waiver scheme

Investment in the agriculture sector had increased by almost three times.

18 Oct 2017 4:13 PM

Despite assurance to HC, state yet to implement Swaminathan farm reforms

The recommendations include provision of facilities to ensure financial security for farmers.

16 Oct 2017 1:02 AM

Farmers get seven days to object on acquisition

The farmers are calling these notices an example of strong-arm tactics by the government.

16 Oct 2017 12:57 AM

Farmers sitting in pits to protest against acquisition of their land in Rajasthan.

Farmer creates a stir with JNU-inspired protest

Farmers near Jaipur launched on October 2 “Zameen Samadhi Satyagrah” by burying themselves in sand pits.

14 Oct 2017 1:37 AM

20 farmers dead, 1800 sick after spraying 'lethal' pesticides in Maharashtra

Farmers were admitted in the district hospital in Yavatmal with symptoms like blurred vision, nausea, skin rashes, headaches and dizziness.

08 Oct 2017 2:42 PM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Focus on youth, farmers, Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi

Aanganwadi workers stopped his convoy and apprised him of their problems. Mr Gandhi assured them that he would raise the matter in Parliament.

06 Oct 2017 2:09 AM

Chhiddi, a marginal farmer of the Govardhan Tehsil in the Mathura, said that the state government is making fun of the farmers. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

UP: Farmer receives loan waiver of 1 paisa, says govt played 'cruel joke'

He said that 'these people' will not release the money till they receive kickbacks. 'They are trying to fool us,' he added.

19 Sep 2017 2:49 PM

The government over the last three years has been working to minimise the cost incurred by farmers and ensure they get a fair price for their crop.

Govt working hard to double farmers' income by 2022: Shekhawat

The minister discussed the issues affecting farmers and agriculture schemes in Rajasthan.

08 Sep 2017 6:45 PM

A farmer walks past a field as dark clouds hover over Amritsar. It is a harsh reality that the country with the highest growth rate is also home for the largest number of poor on the planet. (Photo: PTI)

Mission Freedom from Poverty

At present, most of government schemes have been conceived as a social security measures.

07 Sep 2017 6:41 AM

Niti Aayog on Thursday backed use of genetically modified (GM) seeds in India and called for reforms in MSP mechanism.

Niti Aayog pushes for GM seeds, suggests reforms in MSP mechanism

It said one measure that can help remove distortion in MSP system is the introduction of 'Price Deficiency Payment'.

25 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

Meeting was convened by the prime minister to review the progress of two key schemes related to the agriculture sector. (Photo: PTI)

Over 90 lakh farmers benefited from crop insurance scheme

Over Rs 7,700 crore have already been paid to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

21 Aug 2017 4:01 PM

The Narendra Modi government has a lot of promises to keep the least of them being the 10 million jobs in five years, of which two and a half years have already passed. (Photo: AP)

Economic Survey: A wake-up call for govt

India is headed for yet another low growth rate next year if the monsoon fails or is patchy.

13 Aug 2017 12:32 AM

The issue to be raised during the Chakka Jam on Aug 14.

40 per cent farmers won’t get crop insurance: Ajit Nawale

Elaborating on the issue, Dr Nawale said that the government did not accept most of the forms till July 25.

08 Aug 2017 1:51 AM

Farmers plan ‘chakka jam’ on August 14

According to Mr Desale the government had deliberately initiated online registration of crop insurance schemes to counter the farmers.

06 Aug 2017 1:35 AM

Additional tax burden caused by the increase in compensation cess rates will put further pressure on the livelihood of Indian tobacco farmers.

Farmers seek rollback of additional levy on cigarettes

GST Council in July raised cess on cigarettes to take away an estimated Rs 5,000 cr annual benefits.

03 Aug 2017 2:24 PM

10 of 14

Columns

Devi Kar