Tag: Farmers

Farmer mauled to death by tiger in PTR

Bhole Ram, 55, was in the forest with two other farmers to graze cattle when the big cat ambushed him.

April 10, 2024

Farmers’ unions to stage nationwide ‘Rail Roko’ protest today

The call for a 'rail roko' protest, which will be held between 12 noon and 4 pm, comes amid the farmer's 'Delhi Chalo' march.

March 10, 2024

Govt sets up Digital Centre in Delhi to empower farmers across India

This is expected to help the farmers make better decisions to increase crop output.

March 9, 2024

Central govt subsidy on loans to farmers jumps over 5-fold to Rs 1.3 lakh crore in 2014-2023

These Short Term Crop Loans/Kisan Credit Card are being given under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS).

February 29, 2024

‘Govt leaving no stone unturned to ensure farmer welfare’: PM Modi

He said that the government has provided the farmers with modern seeds to combat climate change.

February 22, 2024

“This step will benefit crores of farmers”: PM Modi after CCEA decides to increase sugarcane FRP

With this approval, sugar mills will pay FRP of sugarcane at Rs 340 per quintal at recovery of 10.25 per cent.

February 22, 2024

Chilli leaves a bad taste as losses mount for cultivators in Andhra Pradesh’s Bandur

Tenant farmers, Urimindi Gangadhar (40) and Talari Nagaraju (52), lost their chilli crop thrice, which made them turn to full-time farm labour.

January 6, 2024

Amit Shah urges farmers to make India self-reliant in pulses production by Dec 2027

"Beginning by you is going to bring drastic changes in the field of agriculture", Shah assured the farmers.

January 4, 2024

134 countries sign declaration to address global emissions, protect farmer lives

While food systems are vital for meeting societal needs and enabling adaptation to climate impacts, they are also responsible for as much as a third of global greenhouse gas emissions.

December 1, 2023

Yogi Adityanath government to install solar irrigation pumps for farmers

To take advantage of this scheme, interested individuals must register on the agriculture department’s website. Following registration, farmers should select the pump specifications and categories for which they wish to apply for eligibility, the spokesman explained.

September 18, 2023