Page 8 - Farmers Issues

UP eyes bigger pie of millet exports, plans to expand jowar acreage

Some of the major millet crops grown in UP are jowar, bajra, kodo and sanwa

BJP wants to rule entire country, weakening all political parties: Tikait

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday alleged that the BJP was weakening all political parties using money power so that it can rule the country all alone. He also accused the election officials of tampering with the results in more than 100 Assembly seats during the Uttar Pradesh polls held earlier this year, saying the machinery worked at the behest of the saffron party. Tikait, who was en route to Shrawasti, interacted with the media after stopping his convoy in front of the collectorate here. They (BJP) want to dismantle the entire opposition so that only one party gets to rule the country. They will weaken all political parties using money power, he said in response to a question from reporters during an informal chat. When asked about the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra' headed by Rahul Gandhi, Tikait said it was the right move to unite the country but it should have been carried out earlier. The entire opposition should come out onto the streets. Or else, in

What is the PM Kisan scheme? Here's how to check beneficiary status online

The scheme launched in 2018 provides farmers nationwide a total sum of Rs 6,000 annually in three equal installments of Rs 2,000

Farmers lift blockade on NH-44 in Haryana after govt intervention

Farmers on Saturday lifted their over 20-hour blockade of the National Highway-44 at Shahabad here after the government assured them of increasing the ceiling on per acre yield for procuring crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). Farmers under Haryana Bhartiya Kisan Union (Chaduni) had on Friday blocked the national highway connecting Delhi and Chandigarh, demanding the government to immediately begin paddy procurement. The procurement of Kharif crops, including paddy, in Haryana will start from October 1. Haryana BKU (Chaduni) chief Gurnam Singh Chaduni said the decision to end the stir was taken after the government agreed to consider procuring 30 quintals of paddy per acre instead of the earlier 22 quintals. "It was decided that the average yield of 30 quintals per acre will be considered for procurement at MSP in the main paddy yielding districts and 28 quintals per acre in other paddy districts," an official said. Chaduni hoped this decision would help the farmers in selling s

Rajasthan to tap solar energy to fulfil electricity demand in agri sector

Rajasthan's solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 Gw. The state government plans to harness this potential systematically and has set an ambitious target of 30 Gw capacity by 2024-25

Rakesh Tikait warns of another farmer agitation, questions Agnipath scheme

He has asked farmers to remain united and be ready for a movement, if they wanted to protect their lives and land

Congress vows to fight for farmers' issues from streets to Parliament

All India Kisan Congress' newly-appointed chief Sukhpal Singh Khaira said he will undertake a nationwide tour to know the problems of farmers and labourers, and support them.

Govt forms panel to make MSP more transparent and effective after 8 months

The government has notified a committee to make "more effective and transparent" Minimum Support Price (MSP), eight months after it promised to set up such a panel

Farmers' average income grew 1.3-1.7x between FY18 and FY22, says SBI study

Adds that farm loan waivers benefitted just 50% of farmers since 2014; MSP has been instrumental in boosting incomes

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to meet today; will discuss legal guarantee for MSP

Legal guarantee for minimum support price and government's "inaction" in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case are among the issues on the agenda of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's meeting on Tuesday

Cong expresses strong support to SKM for protests against govt 'betrayal'

The Congress on Monday expressed strong support for the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's (SKM) call for protests against the government for allegedly reneging on its promises to the farmers

Samyukta Kisan Morcha accuses Centre of going back on promises to farmers

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday expressed its disappointment against the Union govt and accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers

Govt protects farmers' interest through wheat exports curbs: APEDA Official

The government's move to restrict wheat exports last month has been primarily focussed on not just meeting domestic demand but also protecting the farmers income, APEDA Chairperson

Tikait raises issues of farmers affected due to upcoming Noida Airport

The farmer leader also held interactions with officials of the Noida Authority and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), the government agencies and stakeholders

Wheat ban hurting farmers, but exemptions helping exporters: Yogendra Yadav

The wheat ban imposed by the Centre has crashed prices in mandis', hurting farmers while exporters continue to reap the benefits by continuing with shipments of grain, Yogendra Yadav said

Farmers need not worry, we will purchase wet paddy from them: Telangana CM

The Telangana government would purchase paddy that turned wet due to recent rains and the farmers need not worry about it, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said on Wednesday. Rao, who held a review meeting on paddy procurement, asked officials about gunny bags, transportation and other aspects of the issue, an official release said. The Chief Minister directed that paddy procurement be speeded up as rainy season is approaching. The officials informed the Chief Minister that a target of 56 lakh metric tonne of paddy has been fixed for procurement. They said 20 lakh metric tonne has been procured so far. Observing that appropriate precautions should be taken as the harvested paddy is getting wet in view of unseasonal rains at some places in the state, Rao said the state government would purchase wet paddy till the last grain regardless of expenditure. Rao reiterated that the state government would purchase boiled rice from farmers without being concerned about expenditure and whet

Hooda meets Tikait, says Chintan Shivir to be held on farmers' issues

Senior Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Saturday met farmer leaders, including Bharatiya Kisan Union's Rakesh Tikait for consultation over farmers' issues

Growing drone sector to open infinite possibilities, says PM Narendra Modi

He said his government will ensure that there is no impediment in the sector's development and has already undertaken several reforms and policy measures to facilitate its rise

Lakhimpur Kheri case: Accused Ashish Mishra walks free after four months

Ashish Mishra was arrested on October 9 last year by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that was probing the incident

Making FPOs viable

Financing remains a big constraint