Centre on Wednesday announced that the government has increased the minimum support price (MSP) of milling copra by Rs 300 per quintal and ball copra by Rs 250 per quintal.
CM Yogi further noted that the efforts directed towards ensuring the easy availability of ration to every eligible family in the state with complete transparency have yielded positive results.
In a post on X, Chief Minister Siddharamiah said, "It's crucial to speak with respect about farmers - our food providers. We must avoid making casual comments that could be perceived as disrespectful. Adhering strictly to this code of conduct is a responsibility for all."
Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule has announced a four-day protest from December 27 against the central government over the problems faced by the farmers.
The fifth batch of Tamil delegates comprising farmers and artisans (named after the sacred river Narmada) reached Kashi today to participate in Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase II.
Following Karnataka co-operative minister Shivanand Patil's remarks over farmers, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that he should take his words back and apologize.
Sparking controversy by stating that farmers in the state wait for the drought to occur so that they can get their compensation on the loans, Karnataka Minister Shivanand Patil on Monday said that sometimes a situation can arise when it can become difficult for the government to compensate f
Several farmers' organisations, including Haryana Samyukt Kisan Morcha, will hold a protest on December 29 demanding the revocation of UAPA against the accused, Neelam Azad, who was involved in the Parliament security incident earlier this month.
Shivanand Patil said that the farmers in the state wish for drought to occur as they get free farm loan waivers from the government while addressing a gathering in Suttatti village of Belagavi district on Sunday night.
Salem (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 25: To bring back self-sufficiency in cotton production to the meet growing demand, India needs to focus on cutting-edge R&D to enhance productivity and farmers' incomes, echoed India's top agricultural scientists and experts at a national conference
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Sunday that the state government will give two years' bonuses to about 12 lakh farmers in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated how the advancement of drones in the agriculture sector has increased farmers' earnings and improved their quality of life.