farmers

To protect farmers and their produce, India’s GI tag needs reform

August 11, 2026 6:18 pm

The aggrieved parties, such as unorganised, seasonal farmers seeking urgent injunctive relief, have been forced to endure lengthy legal battles in civil courts, effectively pricing them out of defending their own heritage

Beyond apples: Why blueberries could be Kashmir’s next success story

July 23, 2026 12:27 pm

Successful blueberry trials in Kashmir suggest the high-value fruit could complement apple cultivation by thriving in acidic soils unsuitable for orchards, offering farmers a profitable new crop.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces Rs 2 lakh waiver for Mahatma Phule scheme farmers

July 11, 2026 7:17 am

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers under the Mahatma Phule Shetkari Loan Waiver Scheme, replacing the earlier Rs 50,000 benefit.

‘Gave them one hour’: How Yogi Adityanath convinced farmers for Noida Airport

June 18, 2026 12:04 pm

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister interacted with 170 farmers, who gave their land for the airport project and were on the maiden flight to Lucknow.

Maharashtra farmers skip dry sowing amid monsoon delay

June 11, 2026 6:47 pm

Nearly half of Vidarbha and Marathwada farmers use 'dhul perni' annually, a pre-monsoon sowing method helps secure early harvests and higher yields if timely rains follow.

Under fire over exclusions, Maharashtra says farm loan waiver conditions may be tweaked

June 08, 2026 8:07 pm

A day after The Indian Express revealed that the government's own cabinet note said eligibility restrictions would lower the state's payout, Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister said conditions may be modified to cover more farmers

Haryana Chief Minister Saini announces new Master’s, PhD courses in horticulture sector

May 29, 2026 12:00 pm

Haryana launches a comprehensive plan to triple horticulture production by 2030. CM Nayab Singh Saini announced new advanced degree programs at MPHU Karnal, a certified Potato Seed Act, and an upcoming year-round 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal model to transition farmers toward tech-driven smart cultivation.

As Opp protests, Shah to hold meetings for Onion farmers in Maharashtra

May 26, 2026 8:06 pm

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Why Maharashtra’s mango farmers are holding rare protest marches

May 20, 2026 11:38 am

Hit by sudden heat spikes and erratic weather, Konkan's horticulture farmers are facing unprecedented financial distress as Alphonso mango production drops to a fraction of its normal yield.

No work at Mogharpada Metro depot despite legal clearances; farmers to move apex court

April 17, 2026 6:19 pm

The dispute dates back to 2018, when land acquisition began, and authorities found 198 farmers cultivating large portions of the plot, primarily for paddy.

Modi in Varanasi: How PM's 1st visit to his constituency since Lok Sabha polls looked

June 18, 2024 9:52 pm

On his first visit to his constituency Varanasi since Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released Rs 20,000 crore to over 9.26 crore farmers under the 17th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme. He also granted certificates to more than 30,000 women from self help groups (SHGs).

In parched Maharashtra, farmers and tribals hit the streets again

November 23, 2018 7:25 am

Over 7,000 farmers and tribals from across Maharashtra were marching towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai in protest of various agrarian issues in the state

Budget 2019: What has the Modi government done to solve farmers' problems?

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Ajay Kakra, Director - Food and Agriculture, PWC lists what has been done for farmers by the Modi government so far to solve their problems.

The Agrarian Unrest Part 1: This could be the Narendra Modi government’s biggest problem

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Thousands of farmers from across the country have taken to the streets. ‘Dilli chalo’ is their slogan. What do they want? And is agrarian distress this government’s biggest problem? Harish Damodaran explains.

What the thousands of farmers protesting in Maharashtra are demanding

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Around 30,000 farmers and tribals are marching from Thane to Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Here’s a list of their long-pending demands.

Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.

Opinion | Why Are Farmers Protesting Against The Callous Policies Of Their Govts?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

Doubling farmers’ income is government’s political stunt, says Lalu Yadav

February 29, 2016 4:35 pm

Patna, Feb 29 (ANI): Former railway minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday said the ruling government’s statement of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, is just a political stunt to reserve their berth in the next general elections.He further asserted that the BJP-led Central Government will not win the 2019 polls.

Opposition slams Modi's statements on welfare of farmers

February 28, 2016 4:12 pm

New Delhi/Bhopal, Feb 28 (ANI): Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Kisaan rally’ speech, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Sunday said the Prime Minister is contradicting his statements. Tiwari said that Modi needed to decide what exactly he is and what he wants. The Congress leader stoically pointed out that the PM had said to farmers that they will be taken care of but his own party was enemy of the farmers as last year when they were taking all the farmers land from them without their consent. He further said that the Prime Minister had promised that 50% bonus would be given to farmers, but they have not yet received it. Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav also echoed similar sentiments, saying that the Prime Minister was repeating the same statements he made in the year 2014. He added that there was a whole lot of difference between doing and saying.

Maharashtra Govt. allots 653 acres land to Patanjali trust

February 24, 2016 5:39 am

Nagpur, Feb 24 (ANI): Divulging details about the 653 acres of land allotted by the Maharashtra Government to Patanjali trust, Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna said the company will help the farmers get right value for their harvest. Balkrishna added that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Central minister Nitin Gadkari showed positive reaction and have agreed to help us.

Odisha capable of bringing second green revolution: PM Modi

February 21, 2016 2:21 pm

Bargah (Odisha), Feb 21 (ANI): Addressing the farmers in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Odisha is the only state in India capable to bringing second green revolution. Modi said the state has is rich in natural resources and it can be nation's number one agricultural state. He added that the Centre, state and farmers together can increase the income of farmers in India by two fold by 2022. Modi further urged the farmers to join the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna' as the scheme can solve all the problems they have been facing from years.

PM Modi should fulfill farmers’ demand: Rahul

February 19, 2016 10:16 am

Amethi (UP), Feb 19 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a jibe on Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he had earlier promised to reduce the pulses price but the rates have increased drastically. He further said he will raise the issue in the Parliament and will fight for farmers. He further demanded that either PM Modi should fulfill his promises or should give Rs. 15 lakh to the farmers. He is in Amethi to meet the farmers.