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Gene-edited rice sparks alarms: Scientists back activists, warn of hidden dangers
Growing apprehensions over the safety and regulation of genome editing in agriculture have reportedly received "validation" from peer-reviewed scientific studies, backed by civil society advocacy efforts. The Union Government’s...
Maize farmers lost 71 crore in last 15 days: MSP Loot Calculator
As per Thursday’s announcement, farmers showcased the disparity between maize’s market price and MSP.
Navreet Singh’s death: Delhi HC orders a medical board to examine medical reports
The young deceased farmer’s grandfather has approached the court alleging that Navreet was shot dead by the Delhi Police
Farmers reject new FCI proposals for procurement norms
Muzara Lehar Shahadat Diwas celebrated by rejecting move to seek land-records to set up DBT of procured grain prices, when most cultivators did not own the land
Farmers introduce MSP Loot Calculator; PM’s MSP claims busted?
Farmer leaders declared that India’s gram farmers may stand to lose Rs. 870 crore by the end of the gram sale, if the central government does not make their MSP assurances a reality
Gujarat farmers resolve to support struggle for agrarian rights despite state repression
Farmers organisation AIKS held a meeting on Tuesday to plan future activities to support the national agitation by the Indian peasantry
SKM finalises Bharat Bandh on March 26; progessive associations to join
Farmer leaders also condemned the government decision to continue with the Electricity Bill, in stark contrast to the promises made to farmers during meetings with central government officials.
250 farmers have died! Why is the government silent?: Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik
Malik said that the government should talk to farmers and grant their demand for legalisation of MSP to resolve matters
Haryana gov’t trying to trap farmers in false cases: SKM
Apart from state governments, leaders said they are always willing to talk to the Centre if it creates a favourable environment for talks.
50,000 railway stations across India witness demonstrations by India’s peasantry!
As per trade union reports, workers and farmers continued their protests late into the evening to express their grievance against the Centre’s pro-corporate laws.
Don’t return farmers empty-handed: Meghalaya Governor on farmers’ struggle
The former Jammu and Kashmir Governor suggested that MSP be legalised so that protesting farmers can return to their farmlands.
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