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Better returns attract farmers to commodity futures platform

Farmers earn almost 20% higher returns on hedging

Farmers earn lesser than industrial, services sector workers: Agriculture minister

Radha Mohan Singh total number of agricultural workers in the country increased from 234.1 million in 2001 to 263 million in 2011. Therefore, it cannot be categorically stated that farmers are leaving the profession of agriculture.

Suicide by farmers given low compensation is a reality: SC

The central govt always says they are doing good things but some people are committing suicide, the court said

Ill-timed rain deepens farmers' distress

Though their intensity has been less so far and the exact impact on the crop is not yet known

Maharashtra had 3,228 farmer suicides in 2015, highest in 14 years

Centre has sanctioned Rs 3,049.36 crore relief funds for tackling drought in the state for this year, said Agriculture Minister

Protesting farmers marching towards RSS HQ detained

The farmers are protesting over alleged non-payment of dues to the tune of Rs 8 crores

My dream is to see farmers double their income by 2022: PM

Narendra Modi also described the service, manufacturing and agriculture sectors as the backbone of the Indian economy

Indian farmers deep in debt, seek subsidies, help with insurance

Farmers' groups have been demanding better monsoon forecasts, bigger fertiliser subsidies and a state-funded insurance scheme for all crops

Small farmers' body to give VC assistance to agri-business entrepreneurs

Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium plans to promote its scheme in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh