Headline: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana protest against new farm laws
Date: September 24, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have been protesting against the new farm laws for over a year now. The farmers say that the laws will benefit big corporations and harm their interests. The government has said that the laws are necessary to reform the agriculture sector and make it more efficient. However, the farmers have refused to back down and continue to protest.
Full details: The new farm laws were passed by the Indian parliament in September 2020. The laws allow farmers to sell their produce directly to private companies, bypassing the traditional government-regulated markets. The laws also allow private companies to stockpile agricultural produce.
Farmers have been protesting against the laws since they were passed. They say that the laws will benefit big corporations and harm their interests. They also say that the laws will lead to a decrease in prices for their produce and an increase in the cost of inputs.
The government has said that the laws are necessary to reform the agriculture sector and make it more efficient. The government has also said that the laws will benefit farmers by giving them more choices and increasing their bargaining power.
However, the farmers have refused to back down and continue to protest. They have said that they will not stop protesting until the laws are repealed.
Headline: Centre to increase MSP for wheat and paddy by 5%
Date: September 25, 2023
Summary: The central government has announced a 5% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat and paddy. The MSP is the price at which the government guarantees to purchase crops from farmers. The government has said that the increase in MSP will help farmers to get better prices for their produce.
Full details: The government has announced a 5% increase in the MSP for wheat and paddy for the 2023-24 crop year. The MSP for wheat has been increased from ₹2,015 per quintal to ₹2,115 per quintal. The MSP for paddy has been increased from ₹1,868 per quintal to ₹1,968 per quintal.
The government has said that the increase in MSP will help farmers to get better prices for their produce. The government has also said that the increase in MSP is part of its commitment to double the income of farmers by 2022.
Farmers have welcomed the increase in MSP. However, they have also said that the government needs to do more to help farmers. They have demanded that the government increase the MSP for other crops as well. They have also demanded that the government provide more subsidies to farmers.
Headline: Farmers in Maharashtra demand loan waiver
Date: September 26, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Maharashtra have been demanding a loan waiver from the government. The farmers say that they are in debt due to crop failures and low prices for their produce. The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision.
Full details: Farmers in Maharashtra have been demanding a loan waiver from the government for several years now. The farmers say that they are in debt due to crop failures and low prices for their produce. They say that they are unable to repay their loans and are facing financial ruin.
The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision. The government has said that it is concerned about the plight of farmers and is committed to helping them. However, the government has also said that it needs to consider the financial implications of a loan waiver before taking a decision.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government announces a loan waiver. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their lives for their cause.
Headline: Farmers in Karnataka launch agitation against new land acquisition bill
Date: September 27, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Karnataka have launched an agitation against the new land acquisition bill, which they say will make it easier for the government to acquire their land for industrial and infrastructure projects. The farmers have demanded that the government withdraw the bill.
Full details: The Karnataka government has introduced a new land acquisition bill, which it says will make it easier to acquire land for industrial and infrastructure projects. The bill has been met with opposition from farmers, who say that it will make it easier for the government to take their land without their consent.
The farmers have demanded that the government withdraw the bill. They have said that the bill is undemocratic and will harm their interests. The farmers have also said that the bill will lead to a decrease in agricultural production.
The government has said that it is committed to protecting the interests of farmers. The government has also said that the new land acquisition bill is necessary to attract investment and create jobs.
Headline: Farmers in Tamil Nadu demand higher MSP for sugarcane
Date: September 28, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Tamil Nadu have been demanding a higher minimum support price (MSP) for sugarcane. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production. The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision.
Full details: The MSP for sugarcane in Tamil Nadu is currently ₹2,700 per tonne. The farmers have demanded that the MSP be increased to ₹3,500 per tonne. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production, which have increased in recent years.
The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision. The government has said that it needs to consider the financial implications of increasing the MSP before taking a decision.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government announces a higher MSP for sugarcane. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their crops for their cause.
Headline: Centre to launch new scheme to promote organic farming
Date: September 29, 2023
Summary: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to promote organic farming. The scheme will provide financial assistance to farmers who switch to organic farming. The government has said that the scheme will help to increase the production of organic food and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
Full details: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to promote organic farming. The scheme will provide financial assistance to farmers who switch to organic farming. The government has said that the scheme will help to increase the production of organic food and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
The government has allocated ₹10,000 crore for the new scheme. The scheme will be implemented over a period of five years.
Under the scheme, farmers will be provided with financial assistance to cover the costs of conversion to organic farming. Farmers will also be provided with training on organic farming practices.
The government has said that the new scheme will help to increase the production of organic food and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers. The government has also said that the scheme will help to improve the health of farmers and consumers.
Headline: Agricultural exports from India reach record high in 2022-23
Date: September 30, 2023
Summary: Agricultural exports from India reached a record high of ₹37.3 billion in 2022-23. This is a 20% increase over the previous year. The government has said that the increase in agricultural exports is a result of its efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
Full details: Agricultural exports from India reached a record high of ₹37.3 billion in 2022-23. This is a 20% increase over the previous year. The government has said that the increase in agricultural exports is a result of its efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
The government has taken a number of measures to promote agricultural exports, including providing subsidies to exporters, simplifying export procedures, and negotiating trade agreements with other countries. The government has also taken steps to diversify the export basket by promoting the export of
Headline: Farmers in Maharashtra to hold statewide protest on October 2
Date: September 27, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Maharashtra have announced that they will hold a statewide protest on October 2 to demand a loan waiver and other concessions from the government. The farmers say that they are in debt due to crop failures and low prices for their produce. They say that they are unable to repay their loans and are facing financial ruin.
Full details: Farmers in Maharashtra have been demanding a loan waiver from the government for several years now. The farmers say that they are in debt due to crop failures and low prices for their produce. They say that they are unable to repay their loans and are facing financial ruin.
The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision. The government has said that it is concerned about the plight of farmers and is committed to helping them. However, the government has also said that it needs to consider the financial implications of a loan waiver before taking a decision.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government announces a loan waiver. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their lives for their cause.
Headline: Centre to launch new scheme to provide insurance to farmers against crop losses
Date: September 28, 2023
Summary: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide insurance to farmers against crop losses. The scheme will provide financial assistance to farmers who suffer crop losses due to natural calamities. The government has said that the scheme will help to protect farmers from financial ruin and encourage them to invest in agriculture.
Full details: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide insurance to farmers against crop losses. The scheme will provide financial assistance to farmers who suffer crop losses due to natural calamities. The government has said that the scheme will help to protect farmers from financial ruin and encourage them to invest in agriculture.
The government has allocated ₹5,000 crore for the new scheme. The scheme will be implemented over a period of five years.
Under the scheme, farmers will be able to purchase insurance policies at subsidized rates. The insurance policies will cover crop losses due to natural calamities such as floods, droughts, and hailstorms.
The government has said that the new scheme will help to reduce the risk of agriculture and encourage farmers to invest in agriculture. The government has also said that the scheme will help to protect farmers from financial ruin.
Headline: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana protest against hike in diesel prices
Date: September 29, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have been protesting against the hike in diesel prices. The farmers say that the hike in diesel prices will increase their input costs and reduce their profits. The government has said that the hike in diesel prices is necessary to control inflation.
Full details: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have been protesting against the hike in diesel prices for several days now. The farmers say that the hike in diesel prices will increase their input costs and reduce their profits. They say that they are unable to bear the burden of the hike in diesel prices and have demanded that the government rollback the hike.
The government has said that the hike in diesel prices is necessary to control inflation. The government has also said that it is providing subsidies to farmers to help them cope with the hike in diesel prices.
Farmers have rejected the government's explanation and have continued to protest. They have said that they will not stop protesting until the government rolls back the hike in diesel prices.
Headline: India to export record quantity of rice in 2022-23
Date: September 30, 2023
Summary: India is likely to export a record quantity of rice in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in rice exports is due to the government's efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
Full details: India is likely to export a record quantity of rice in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in rice exports is due to the government's efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
The government has taken a number of measures to promote agricultural exports, including providing subsidies to exporters, simplifying export procedures, and negotiating trade agreements with other countries. The government has also taken steps to diversify the export basket by promoting the export of non-basmati rice.
Headline: Farmers in Rajasthan demand higher MSP for cotton
Date: October 3, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Rajasthan have been demanding a higher minimum support price (MSP) for cotton. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production. The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision.
Full details: The MSP for cotton in Rajasthan is currently ₹5,800 per quintal. The farmers have demanded that the MSP be increased to ₹7,000 per quintal. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production, which have increased in recent years.
The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision. The government has said that it needs to consider the financial implications of increasing the MSP before taking a decision.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government announces a higher MSP for cotton. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their crops for their cause.
Headline: Centre to launch new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchase of agricultural machinery
Date: October 4, 2023
Summary: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of agricultural machinery. The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers who purchase agricultural machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and threshers. The government has said that the scheme will help to increase agricultural productivity and reduce the cost of cultivation.
Full details: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of agricultural machinery. The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers who purchase agricultural machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and threshers. The government has said that the scheme will help to increase agricultural productivity and reduce the cost of cultivation.
The government has allocated ₹10,000 crore for the new scheme. The scheme will be implemented over a period of five years.
Under the scheme, farmers will be able to purchase agricultural machinery at subsidized rates. The subsidies will range from 25% to 50%, depending on the type of machinery and the size of the farmer's landholding.
The government has said that the new scheme will help to increase agricultural productivity and reduce the cost of cultivation. The government has also said that the scheme will help to make agriculture more attractive to the youth.
Headline: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh protest against delay in release of insurance claims
Date: October 5, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have been protesting against the delay in the release of insurance claims. The farmers say that their crops were damaged due to floods and hailstorms in the recent past, but they have not yet received their insurance claims. The government has said that it is working to release the insurance claims as soon as possible.
Full details: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have been protesting against the delay in the release of insurance claims for several days now. The farmers say that their crops were damaged due to floods and hailstorms in the recent past, but they have not yet received their insurance claims. They say that they are unable to bear the financial burden of the crop losses and have demanded that the government release their insurance claims immediately.
The government has said that it is working to release the insurance claims as soon as possible. The government has also said that it has already released insurance claims to some farmers, and that it will release insurance claims to all affected farmers soon.
Farmers have rejected the government's explanation and have continued to protest. They have said that they will not stop protesting until the government releases their insurance claims.
Headline: India to import record quantity of edible oil in 2022-23
Date: October 6, 2023
Summary: India is likely to import a record quantity of edible oil in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in edible oil imports is due to the decline in domestic production of edible oils.
Full details: India is likely to import a record quantity of edible oil in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in edible oil imports is due to the decline in domestic production of edible oils.
The government has estimated that India will import around 15 million tonnes of edible oil in 2022-23. This is a 10% increase over the previous year.
The government has taken a number of measures to increase domestic production of edible oils, but these measures have not yet been successful.
Headline: Farmers in Andhra Pradesh demand higher MSP for paddy
Date: October 7, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Andhra Pradesh have been demanding a higher minimum support price (MSP) for paddy. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production. The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision.
Full details: The MSP for paddy in Andhra Pradesh is currently ₹1,968 per quintal. The farmers have demanded that the MSP be increased to ₹2,400 per quintal. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production, which have increased in recent years.
The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision. The government has said that it needs to consider the financial implications of increasing the MSP before taking a decision.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government announces a higher MSP for paddy. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their crops for their cause.
Headline: Centre to launch new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the construction of solar-powered irrigation pumps
Date: October 8, 2023
Summary: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the construction of solar-powered irrigation pumps. The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers who install solar-powered irrigation pumps. The government has said that the scheme will help to reduce the cost of irrigation and make agriculture more sustainable.
Full details: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the construction of solar-powered irrigation pumps. The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers who install solar-powered irrigation pumps. The government has said that the scheme will help to reduce the cost of irrigation and make agriculture more sustainable.
The government has allocated ₹5,000 crore for the new scheme. The scheme will be implemented over a period of five years.
Under the scheme, farmers will be able to purchase solar-powered irrigation pumps at subsidized rates. The subsidies will range from 25% to 50%, depending on the size of the solar-powered irrigation pump.
The government has said that the new scheme will help to reduce the cost of irrigation for farmers. The government has also said that the scheme will help to make agriculture more sustainable by reducing the use of fossil fuels.
Headline: Farmers in Karnataka protest against new land acquisition law
Date: October 9, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Karnataka have been protesting against the new land acquisition law, which they say will make it easier for the government to acquire their land for industrial and infrastructure projects. The farmers have demanded that the government withdraw the law.
Full details: The Karnataka government has introduced a new land acquisition law, which it says will make it easier to acquire land for industrial and infrastructure projects. The bill has been met with opposition from farmers, who say that it will make it easier for the government to take their land without their consent.
The farmers have demanded that the government withdraw the law. They have said that the law is undemocratic and will harm their interests. The farmers have also said that the law will lead to a decrease in agricultural production.
The government has said that it is committed to protecting the interests of farmers. The government has also said that the new land acquisition law is necessary to attract investment and create jobs.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government withdraws the new land acquisition law. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their lives for their cause.
Headline: India to export record quantity of wheat in 2022-23
Date: October 10, 2023
Summary: India is likely to export a record quantity of wheat in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in wheat exports is due to the government's efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
Full details: India is likely to export a record quantity of wheat in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in wheat exports is due to the government's efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
The government has taken a number of measures to promote agricultural exports, including providing subsidies to exporters, simplifying export procedures, and negotiating trade agreements with other countries.
Headline: Farmers in Maharashtra demand loan waiver and crop insurance compensation
Date: October 11, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Maharashtra have been demanding a loan waiver and compensation for crop losses due to drought and floods. The farmers say that they are in debt due to crop failures and low prices for their produce. They say that they are unable to repay their loans and are facing financial ruin.
Full details: Farmers in Maharashtra have been demanding a loan waiver and compensation for crop losses due to drought and floods for several months now. The farmers say that they are in debt due to crop failures and low prices for their produce. They say that they are unable to repay their loans and are facing financial ruin.
The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demands, but has not yet made a decision. The government has said that it is concerned about the plight of farmers and is committed to helping them. However, the government has also said that it needs to consider the financial implications of a loan waiver and crop insurance compensation before taking a decision.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government announces a loan waiver and crop insurance compensation. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their crops for their cause.
Headline: Centre to launch new scheme to promote natural farming
Date: October 12, 2023
Summary: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to promote natural farming. The scheme will provide financial assistance and training to farmers who switch to natural farming. The government has said that the scheme will help to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and improve the health of the soil.
Full details: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to promote natural farming. The scheme will provide financial assistance and training to farmers who switch to natural farming. The government has said that the scheme will help to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and improve the health of the soil.
The government has allocated ₹10,000 crore for the new scheme. The scheme will be implemented over a period of five years.
Under the scheme, farmers will be provided with financial assistance to cover the costs of switching to natural farming. Farmers will also be provided with training on natural farming practices.
The government has said that the new scheme will help to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and improve the health of the soil. The government has also said that the scheme will help to improve the quality of agricultural produce and increase the income of farmers.
Headline: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana protest against hike in electricity prices
Date: October 13, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have been protesting against the hike in electricity prices. The farmers say that the hike in electricity prices will increase their input costs and reduce their profits. The government has said that the hike in electricity prices is necessary to control inflation.
Full details: Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have been protesting against the hike in electricity prices for several days now. The farmers say that the hike in electricity prices will increase their input costs and reduce their profits. They say that they are unable to bear the burden of the hike in electricity prices and have demanded that the government rollback the hike.
The government has said that the hike in electricity prices is necessary to control inflation. The government has also said that it is providing subsidies to farmers to help them cope with the hike in electricity prices.
Farmers have rejected the government's explanation and have continued to protest. They have said that they will not stop protesting until the government rolls back the hike in electricity prices.
Headline: India to import record quantity of pulses in 2022-23
Date: October 14, 2023
Summary: India is likely to import a record quantity of pulses in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in pulse imports is due to the decline in domestic production of pulses.
Full details: India is likely to import a record quantity of pulses in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in pulse imports is due to the decline in domestic production of pulses.
The government has estimated that India will import around 10 million tonnes of pulses in 2022-23. This is a 20% increase over the previous year.
The government has taken a number of measures to increase domestic production of pulses, but these measures have not yet been successful.
Headline: Farmers in Rajasthan demand higher MSP for bajra
Date: October 15, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Rajasthan have been demanding a higher minimum support price (MSP) for bajra. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production. The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision.
Full details: The MSP for bajra in Rajasthan is currently ₹2,250 per quintal. The farmers have demanded that the MSP be increased to ₹2,800 per quintal. The farmers say that the current MSP is not enough to cover their costs of production, which have increased in recent years.
The government has said that it is considering the farmers' demand, but has not yet made a decision. The government has said that it needs to consider the financial implications of increasing the MSP before taking a decision.
Farmers have warned that they will continue to protest until the government announces a higher MSP for bajra. They have said that they are ready to sacrifice their crops for their cause.
Headline: Centre to launch new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of drip irrigation systems
Date: October 16, 2023
Summary: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of drip irrigation systems. The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers who install drip irrigation systems. The government has said that the scheme will help to save water and increase agricultural productivity.
Full details: The central government is planning to launch a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of drip irrigation systems. The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers who install drip irrigation systems. The government has said that the scheme will help to save water and increase agricultural productivity.
The government has allocated ₹10,000 crore for the new scheme. The scheme will be implemented over a period of five years.
Under the scheme, farmers will be able to purchase drip irrigation systems at subsidized rates. The subsidies will range from 25% to 50%, depending on the size of the drip irrigation system.
The government has said that the new scheme will help to save water and increase agricultural productivity. The government has also said that the scheme will help to reduce the cost of irrigation for farmers.
Headline: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh protest against delay in payment of crop insurance claims
Date: October 17, 2023
Summary: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have been protesting against the delay in payment of crop insurance claims. The farmers say that their crops were damaged due to floods and hailstorms in the recent past, but they have not yet received their crop insurance claims. The government has said that it is working to release the crop insurance claims as soon as possible.
Full details: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have been protesting against the delay in payment of crop insurance claims for several days now. The farmers say that their crops were damaged due to floods and hailstorms in the recent past, but they have not yet received their crop insurance claims. They say that they are unable to bear the financial burden of the crop losses and have demanded that the government release their crop insurance claims immediately.
The government has said that it is working to release the crop insurance claims as soon as possible. The government has also said that it has already released crop insurance claims to some farmers, and that it will release crop insurance claims to all affected farmers soon.
Farmers have rejected the government's explanation and have continued to protest. They have said that they will not stop protesting until the government releases their crop insurance claims.
Headline: India to export record quantity of sugar in 2022-23
Date: October 18, 2023
Summary: India is likely to export a record quantity of sugar in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in sugar exports is due to the government's efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
Full details: India is likely to export a record quantity of sugar in 2022-23. The government has said that the increase in sugar exports is due to the government's efforts to promote agricultural exports and to diversify the export basket.
The government has taken a number of measures to promote agricultural exports, including providing subsidies to exporters, simplifying export procedures, and negotiating trade agreements with other countries. The government has also taken steps to diversify the export basket by promoting the export of value-added sugar products.