As per govt data, disinflation in farm prices has led to a collapse in nominal farm incomes.
Tag: farmers agitation
Narrative Has to Change From ‘Hindu-Musalman’ to ‘Kisan-Naujawan’: Sitaram Yechury
He Added that the last 4.5 years of BJP rule has exposed the threat that Modi’s politics of communalism poses.
Uttar Pradesh: Sugarcane Farmer Dies of Shock after Mill Fails to Pay Arrears
The farmer, Ahmed Jan who was struggling with repayment of loans, was owed Rs 60,000 by Bhilwara Sugarcane Mill.
Maharashtra: Onion Farmers Stage Protest in Ahmednagar Over Low Prices
A farmer Rahul Bahirat wrote to PM Modi directly, asking the government to help solve the problem but no response was forthcoming from the Centre.
Maharashtra Farmer Gets Rs 1,064 for 750 kg of Onion, Sends Money to PM
Sanjay Sathe was among the handful of ‘progressive farmers’ selected by the Union agriculture ministry for an interaction with Barack Obama in 2010.
Rajasthan: Vegetable Prices Shoot Up By 25-30%
Little impact on fruits prices, but vegetables are the worst hit.
Farmers Betrayed By Centre, Had No Choice But To Agitate: Sachin Pilot
The BJP failed to fulfil promises made to the farmers during elections, he said.
Farmers’ Protests To Intensify, Maha Govt Having ‘Negative Approach’: AIKS
There has been no response from the government on the demands of the protesting farmers, AIKS said as the agitation entered its second day.
Rajasthan: Shortage Of Milk In Various Places Across The State As Farmers’ Protests Enter Day 2
Milk tankers were stopped from entering towns.