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

Farmers mark six months of agitation against the Centre

Photos and videos of the national agitation flood social media as farmers commemorate six months of peasant’s struggle against the forcibly-passed laws and directions of the central government

Haryana govt agrees to dismiss police cases against 350 farmers

As thousands of farmers gathered in Hisar to condemn the state government, officials agreed to dismiss cases against 350 farmers

12 Opposition leaders demand GoI resumes talks with farmers

Political leaders express support for May 26 Farmers Protest that marks six months of the agrarian struggle

SKM asks PM Modi to resume dialogue with farmers

Farmers reminded PM Modi that as the head of world’s largest democracy, the onus of resuming a serious and sincere dialogue, lies with him

CropData: Agri Ministry’s new app uses farm data without farmers’ consent!

Coupled with the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act 2020, the app can leave farmers vulnerable to corporate businesses

PMO announces old fertilizer rates for farmers with 140% hiked subsidy on DAP fertiliser

Move comes shortly after AIKS demanded a roll back on hiked fertiliser prices; DAP fertilisers now back to the former price of Rs. 1,200 per bag

Peasantry to assemble on May 26, SKM calls for ‘Black Day’ across India!

Farmers, workers and peasant organisations across India are to gather on May 26 to mark six months of the national struggle and seven years of the Modi-regime

Fertiliser prices go through the roof, AIKS demands roll-back

Severely criticising the government for the exorbitant prices, especially of Kharif crop fertilisers, the farmers organisation asked the Centre to listen to farmers’ requests of fixed MSP

Mamata Banerjee demands payment of arrears to farmers under central financial schemes

The West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister showcasing how despite the state government taking all measures, the Centre has still not released funds under various financial assistance schemes approved for eligible farmers

Delhi: FIRs against farmers resume as Assembly election vote counting concludes!

Shortly after announcing a week-long lockdown, the Haryana government filed FIRs against farmer leaders near Kundli border

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