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Paddy sops to deplete Chhattisgarh coffers

MSP promised by state’s parties — Congress & BJP — may account for one-third of budget

published on : 27th November 2023
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Kerala HC gives govt one month to clear dues of paddy farmers

Bemoaning the ‘very sorry state of affairs’, Justice Devan Ramachandran said it was the contractual obligation of Supplyco to pay farmers fully under the scheme.

published on : 28th September 2023
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Despite criticism, actor Jayasurya sticks to his guns

He had also said that youngsters are not choosing farming as a vocation due to the government’s failure to ensure proper payments to farmers. 

published on : 1st September 2023
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Kerala’s paddy farmers grapple with historic drought

Current monsoon rainfall is 48% below avg, and August’s precipitation is 80–90% below normal; 25% drop expected in paddy cultivation.

published on : 31st August 2023
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Moisture norms: Paddy farmers prefer private traders in Tamil Nadu

 According to officials, summer paddy and early kuruvai crop cultivated on 14,000 hectares have been harvested so far in the district.

published on : 25th August 2023
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Paddy farmers worried as rain plays hide & seek

Paddy is mostly grown in Padmapur, Ramanaguda, Rayagada and Bissam Cuttack blocks of the district.

published on : 21st August 2023
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Water level in TN's Mettur worries samba farmers in Delta region

On this day last year, water level at Mettur dam stood at 120 feet (93.47 tmc)

published on : 18th August 2023
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TN's Karaikal paddy farmers worried as Cauvery water turns into a trickle

Farmers are upset with the present discharge in the distributary rivers and irrigation channels. "We are pumping out saline groundwater to manage the cultivation.

published on : 18th July 2023
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Seed shortage hits Kendrapara paddy farmers

Meanwhile, it is also being claimed that many agriculture and block officials are minting money by not providing subsidised seeds to the farmers.

published on : 12th June 2023
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