Farmers News
Broken backs, slim wallets: The farm price deflation that threatens to halt India’s rural demand surge
Lower incomes from the Kharif season and a dampened price outlook for the ongoing winter crop season are worrying farmers. That’s also a warning for companies selling both FMCG and durables like fridges and televisions.
9 min read2 Dec 2025Govt to put TREM V emission rules for small tractors on hold
India plans a mid-path emission standard for sub-50 HP tractors to avoid steep cost hikes, ease industry worries and ensure cleaner norms don’t hurt farmer affordability.
5 min read25 Nov 2025Here is how the govt is trying to prevent a cheaper thali turning into farmer distress
Low food prices are good for the consumer, but not so much for the farmer. Market prices of farm products remain below minimum support prices in many states, and the government wants to prevent panic sales during the coming procurement season.
3 min read24 Oct 2025Centre plans tech-driven mechanism to ensure farm schemes reach every farmer
By creating a regular feedback and review mechanism, the government aims to boost farmers’ awareness of support programs, address grievances promptly, and promote adoption of sustainable farming practices.
4 min read16 Oct 2025STUNNING Report Shows Why India’s Skies Are Getting Darker Every Year
A stunning new study has revealed that India is getting dimmer — sunshine hours have been steadily declining across most regions for the past three decades. The main cause? Aerosols and pollution, which create denser clouds and block solar radiation — a phenomenon scientists call “solar dimming.” Experts warn that unless India cuts aerosol emissions, enforces stricter pollution controls, and transitions to cleaner fuels, the country’s renewable energy and agricultural ambitions could dim — quite literally.
15 Oct 2025Farmers' relief: India building one national helpline for all agriculture issues
Farmers managing multiple helplines for various schemes may soon have relief. The government plans a centralized toll-free number to streamline grievance redressal and consolidate agricultural support services.
2 min read10 Oct 2025Aquaculture shock: Spare a lifeline for shrimp farmers reeling under US tariffs
This boom sector’s competitiveness in the US market will be hit hard, especially with shrimp from Ecuador and other countries raring to fill in, but India could offer it a clutch of relief measures. Here’s what we can do.
4 min read6 Aug 2025Why farmers are shifting from soybean to maize. Has to do with ethanol.
India's efforts to become self-sufficient in oilseeds face challenges as oilseed sowing declines by 2% this season. Farmers are shifting to maize due to low prices of soybean, despite government support. The edible oil processing industry also struggles with falling margins and supply issues.
4 min read29 Jul 2025Himanshu: Low inflation masks a growing problem of fruitless farming
Soft food prices have helped bring down retail and wholesale inflation in India, but this has meant even lower price realization for farm output. The interests of farmers are neglected too often under the country’s current political economy paradigm.
3 min read24 Jul 2025India to develop sea protocol to boost mango exports and reduce spoilage
Following successful trials with other fruits, the initiative aims to lower costs and boost exports to overseas markets, particularly the US.
2 min read26 Jun 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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