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Real rural wages grew 1pc in 2023 after contracting nearly 3pc in the previous two years

Just over two years after they strongarmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi into an exceptional U-turn, India’s protesting farmers are back on the streets – and this time the stakes are higher.

Just over two years after they strongarmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi into an exceptional U-turn, India’s protesting farmers are back on the streets – and this time the stakes are higher.

The need is for a basket of services that can improve the income growth of farmers and help them diversify.

India imposed a ban on onion exports last December amid concerns over domestic production shortfall caused by irregular rainfall, pushing prices up. The ban is in place until the end of the ongoing financial year.

As part of its damage control in Haryana ahead of polls, with Punjab farmers camped at its borders, BJP-JJP govt also announces interest and penalty waiver on farm loans

Farmers must receive a basket of services including incentives for diversification for crops, increased direct income support and improved dissemination of research information, say agricultural experts

Two years after they brought the Indian capital to a standstill, farmers say the government has betrayed its promises.

“Paddy is a cash crop for farmers because 90 percent is procured by the state...if you want them to shift then give them the right kind of the price,” an agriculture expert said on Wednesday.

Chandigarh: Farmer leaders taking part in the Delhi Chalo agitation on Monday rejected the Centres proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years,...