Maharashtra to table Women Farmers Empowerment Bill
Maharashtra to table ‘Women Farmers Empowerment Bill’ during upcoming Monsoon Session The Maharashtra government has announced plans to introduce a
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June 20, 2026
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Naidu to distribute revised Pattadar Passbooks to farmers in West Godavari district on June 8
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is set to witness a significant development in the agricultural sector, as the government
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India’s Finance Ministry Offers Lifeline to Farmers Amid Fertilizer Shortage Crisis
A Lifeline for Indian Farmers Amid Fertilizer Shortage In the scorching sun of India’s countryside, farmers like 35-year-old Jagannath struggle
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Andhra Pradesh Shrimp Farmers Face Crisis as Proposed Price Hike Looms
** Hundreds of families in Andhra Pradesh, dependent on the shrimp industry, face a potential disaster as manufacturers propose a 25% price hike on shrimp feed. This increase could cripple their small-scale aquafarms, threatening not just their livelihoods but the well-being of their families. As they plead for government intervention, their struggle becomes a reflection of the broader issues within India’s agricultural sector, where local producers are constantly squeezed by external costs and global pressures.
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Ladakh Farmers Struggle to Save Orchards from Devastating Invasive Moth
** A new invasive moth species, the Phalera cf. bucephala, is threatening Ladakh’s farm-based economy, causing widespread damage to apple, apricot, and walnut orchards. The moth’s infestation poses concerns about food security, economic impact, and livelihoods, requiring an emergency initiative from the Indian government to combat its effects.
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Farmers and Labourers in India Unite as Protests Spread Beyond Bihar to UP and Haryana
In a significant development, the recent labour protests that have been making headlines in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have been
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“Chhattisgarh Farmers’ Water Conservation Efforts Inspire National Praise in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Address”
** Chhattisgarh’s “Aawa Pani Jhonki” model, a grassroots water conservation effort, has impressed critics and experts with its effective and sustainable methods, becoming a national benchmark for community-led projects. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel highlighted the initiative in his recent “Mann Ki Baat” address, acknowledging the dedication and perseverance of rural communities in the face of environmental challenges.
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Australia’s Farmers Face Perfect Storm as Fuel Crisis Hits at Critical Time
Australia’s farmers are facing a perfect storm as a severe fuel crisis hits at a critical time, threatening to disrupt the supply chain and potentially leading to food shortages and economic instability in the Asia region, which relies heavily on the country’s agricultural exports.
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