Farmers

Video: Who is confusing farmers?

Watch the video to know how politics over farm bill confusing farmers.

Sep 19, 2020, 08:00 AM IST

#IndiaKaDNA: "Compared to last year, this time the crop yield has increased bumper," says Narendra Singh Tomar

Watch exclusive interview of Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India Ka DNA E-Conclave. Tomar make count the work done for farmer's development.

Jun 08, 2020, 14:40 PM IST

Centre issues alert to 16 states on locust attack in India

Centre has issued alert to 16 states on locust attack in India. Watch this video to know more.

May 29, 2020, 09:38 AM IST

Locust attack raises fear among farmers

At a time when India is struggling with the deadly coronavirus, huge swarms of locusts in many states has bought nightmares to the farmers. Experts warn of extensive crop losses if authorities fail to curb the fast-spreading swarms by June when monsoon rains spur rice, cane, corn, cotton, and soybean sowing.

May 27, 2020, 15:46 PM IST

Agra and Mathura on high alert due to locust attack

At a time when India is struggling with the deadly coronavirus, huge swarms of locusts in many states has bought nightmares to the farmers.

May 27, 2020, 09:28 AM IST

Locusts attack threatens summer crop in India, farmers across several states fear massive losses

At a time when the country is struggling with the spread of deadly coronavirus, the attack of locusts in many states has bought nightmares to the farmers. 

May 27, 2020, 08:02 AM IST

Special interaction with Sri Sri Ravishankar on PM's Atmanirbhar India Mission

Special interaction with Sri Sri Ravishankar on PM's Atmanirbhar India Mission. Ravishankar praises pm's step and says this will encourage domestic market and products

May 14, 2020, 10:18 AM IST

Over 200 Gujarat farmers give Rs 2,000 each to PM CARES fund

As part of the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, farmers get Rs 6,000 as minimum income support in three equal installments, the last of which was disbursed recently.

Apr 10, 2020, 16:43 PM IST

Daily procurement limit hiked for farmers under Price Support Scheme amid COVID-19 lockdown

The government agencies like Nafed, SPAC and other state-owned agencies procure pulses and oilseeds at minimum support price (MSP) under the PSS.

Apr 10, 2020, 01:01 AM IST

Rajasthan: Farmers took Mausoleum in land due to non-fulfillment of demands in Nindar village

In the Nindar village near Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, farmers organized a 'Zameen Samadhi Satyagraha' protest against the proposed land acquisition by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Monday.

Mar 03, 2020, 16:36 PM IST

Haryana to set up Atal Kisan Majdoor canteens to provide cheap meals to farmers, labourers

These canteens have started functioning at five Market Committees namely, Karnal, Bhiwani, Nuh, Panchkula, Fatehabad Market Committee Mandi and at Karnal Cooperative Sugar Mill.

Feb 20, 2020, 22:57 PM IST

Locust attack in Gujarat's farmland creates fear amongst farmers

The farmers of Gujarat are already suffering because of the untimely rain the state and the attack of the crop-destroying insects have become a cause of worry for both the farmers and the administration. 

Dec 18, 2019, 20:42 PM IST

Ruckus in Maharashtra assembly over Maharashtra farmers issue

The Maharashtra Assembly on December 17 witnessed ruckus as the members of opposition BJP and the ruling Shiv Sena indulged in a scuffle and charged at each other, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House for half-an-hour. The BJP MLAs marched to the Assembly with flex boards carrying a report published earlier in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', demanding Rs 25,000 per hectare aid for farmers hit by untimely rains.

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Dec 17, 2019, 12:52 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: SPG more important than farmers for Congress?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues.

Nov 19, 2019, 23:40 PM IST

Day after clashes in Unnao, farmers set crusher plant vehicle, pipe on fire, police deployed

Following the incident, the UP State Industrial Development Corporation has registered an FIR against eight named and 200 unidentified people. 

Nov 17, 2019, 13:54 PM IST

Will ensure J&K farmers get fair price on apples: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked NABARD chairman H S Bhanwala to visit Jammu & Kashmir and ensure that farmers there get fair value for premium crops such as apples, saffron, peaches and walnuts grown in the Valley and that the farm produces from the region reaches all parts of the country.

Nov 12, 2019, 18:34 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, 6th November 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Nov 06, 2019, 22:26 PM IST

NCP, Congress leaders meet Maharashtra Governor, apprise him of farmers' plight due to unseasonal rains

NCP leader Ajit Pawar told reporters that discussion was held on the losses caused to farmers due to unseasonal rains. Launching a scathing attack on the ruling alliance, Pawar said that while entire Maharashtra is reeling under a severe crisis due to unseasonal rains, the BJP and the Shiv Sena are just bothered about power and government formation.
 

Nov 05, 2019, 21:19 PM IST

Punjab, Haryana farmers caught in vicious time-cycle web

The farmers were caught in a vicious time-cycle as they have to harvest rice from mid-October to mid-November each year and cultivate wheat in a space of 10-15 days. Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has been seeking cost compensation of Rs 100 per quintal of paddy from the Centre to motivate the farmers against the burning of residue in the fields.

Nov 02, 2019, 11:52 AM IST

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR remains in severe-plus category; AQI in Hisar reaches 804

A thick layer of haze continues to hang over the Indian capital on Saturday caused by plumes of toxic smoke from farm fires raging in neighbouring states. An index measuring the level of a deadly air pollutant in Delhi hit 480 on a scale of 500, the government`s Central Pollution Control Board, the worst this year. 

Nov 02, 2019, 08:47 AM IST