Farm and Forest

India–US trade deal faces mounting resistance as farmers intensify protests

From coordinated motorcycle rallies to toll plaza demonstrations, farmer groups accuse the Centre of ignoring concerns over agriculture, land policies and rural livelihoods while warning of a larger nationwide movement

Eastern UP crucial to give BJP ‘vote ki chot’: SKM

SKM appeals to Varanasi to stand with farmers against BJP; farmers complete the final leg of Mission UP, a campaign to punish the BJP during Assembly Elections

UP elections: ECI data indicates enthusiastic voter turnout in the farming community

Voter turnout higher in farmer-dominated areas; is this a sign of disillusionment with the regime that has failed to deliver on promises made to the agricultural community?

SKM demands justice for West Bengal and Odisha Adivasis

Adivasis in parts of West Bengal and Odisha say that the administration does not acknowledge their forest and constitutional rights; they fear their fertile land will be usurped

SKM urges citizens and farmers to punish BJP with ‘vote ki chot’

SKM focuses on Prayagraj and Kaushambi farmer trials in Allahabad while citizens circulate pamphlets on dire issues

Punjab: Farmers begin Lok Kalyan rally

Punjab farmers begin their awareness rally even as PM Modi campaigns in the state

SKM focuses on Jhansi, asks what has the regime done to alleviate suffering in the drought-prone region?

Farmers umbrella body warns farmers that if the BJP returns, anti-farmer laws can be imposed again

Lakhimpur Kheri case: Farmers remain enraged by Mishra’s bail

Farmers called the bail to Lakhimpur Kheri-accused Ashish Mishra “lamentable”

JSW destroying forest without permit: Dhinkia villagers

Worried about the ruined flora and fauna, Dhinkia villagers write to higher officials

Western UP: Are Jat farmers losing faith in the BJP?

Western UP farmers demand attention to real issues like a legal guarantee of MSP, and reforms that empower the tillers instead of large corporates

Reject Zero Budget Natural Farming: AIKMS

AIKMS says ZBNF farming will negatively affect small farmers at a time when fertiliser prices are high and in the absence of any fiscal support from the government to finance the projects

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