Vijayawada, Jan 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar said on Monday that the government has so far purchased 41.69 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from the over 6 lakh farmers during the kharif season.
Vijayawada, Jan 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu asked the scientists on Monday to give advice to the farmers on measures to be taken during calamities to save their crops.
Kochi, Jan 14 (UNI) A textile-based artwork that reflects the labour, memory, and lived experiences of Indian farmers is drawing attention at the ''Arthshila'' venue of the Students'' Biennale 2025. Titled ''Inheritance of the Hand'', the work is a collaborative effort by artists Mohammad Riyaz and Aman Kumar.
Patna, Jan 13 (UNI) BJP today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply concerned over the condition of Makhana farmers in Bihar and is taking all required steps in a bid to improve their lot.
Tenali, Jan 13 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar has said that 41.27 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been purchased from farmers so far.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (UNI) Alleging that BJP had doled out false promises to farmers only to secure votes, opposition Biju Janata Dal on Tuesday said the ruling party has betrayed the farming community in the state with the government having miserably failed in the paddy procurement for the kharif season.
Jammu, Jan 12 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday announced that there would be no hike in electricity charges for farmers this year.
Patna, Jan 11 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha today said that the state government aims to link every farmer with a Unique Farmer ID to ensure direct and transparent benefits of all the central and State government schemes.
Dharamshala, Jan 11 ( UNI) Farming in Himachal Pradesh, a predominantly hill state, has traditionally faced major irrigation challenges due to difficult terrain and dependence on rainfall. However, with the continuous expansion of irrigation facilities by the state government, the agricultural landscape is witnessing a positive transformation, significantly strengthening farmers’ livelihoods.
Vijayawada, Jan 10 (UNI) YSR Congress Party State Coordinator Sajjala Rama Krishna Reddy raised serious questions over the Chandrababu Naidu-headed government’s handling of the Amaravati capital project, accusing it of ignoring farmers’ unresolved problems while hurriedly moving towards the second phase of land pooling.
Patna, Jan. 10 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Saturday said that the registration of more than one million farmers under the Agristack Mega Campaign is a major achievement of the state government.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 10 (UNI) The Odisha government has taken a significant step toward enhancing farmers’ income by establishing strong market linkages for Apple Ber cultivated in Dhamnagar Block of Bhadrak district with major markets in Angul and Dhenkanal. Through the concerted efforts of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and the Directorate of Horticulture, farmers have achieved a 25 percent higher price realization for their produce.
Milan, Jan 10 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Around 50 farmers'' tractors blocked traffic in Milan in protest against the European Union''s trade deal with Mercosur countries, local media reported.