Tag: Farmers

Sharecroppers' plight rocks Odisha Assembly; BJD, Congress indulge in war of words
Sharecroppers' plight rocks Odisha Assembly; BJD, Congress indulge in war of words

Even though sharecropping has no legal sanctity in Odisha and the system continues with informal arrangements, Ranendra Swain submitted a report on the number of sharecroppers in the Bhadrak district.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
SOIL HEALTH CARD SCHEME
Know About Soil Health Card Scheme And Its Features

Before growing crops, the first thing that comes to a farmer’s mind is the nutrient quality of soil. Considering this, the Central government launched Soil Health Card Scheme in 2015. The scheme was introduced to assist the States in issuing soil health cards to farmers across the country.

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  • Tuesday, 07 February 2023
Nayagarh sugar mill revival hangs in balance, farmers tell tale of unfulfilled political promises
Nayagarh sugar mill revival hangs in balance, farmers tell tale of unfulfilled political promises

Now, with the 2024 General Elections coming soon, political parties have once again started playing politics to gain people’s votes through various ‘fake’ promises on the sugar mill.

  • Friday, 03 February 2023
Farmers in distress as katni chhatni system remains pervasive
Odisha paddy farmers in distress as 'katni-chhatni' & token issues remain pervasive 

Upset over paddy procurement through katni chhatni system, aggrieved farmers across the state have taken to the street.

  • Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Over 350 mn family farmers warn global food security at risk
Over 350 mn family farmers warn global food security at risk

Small-scale producers are critical for global food security, producing as much as 80 per cent of the food consumed in regions such as Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Monday, 07 November 2022
Diwali bonanza for farmers: Modi to release 12th installment under PM-KISAN scheme today
Diwali bonanza for farmers: Modi to release 12th installment under PM-KISAN scheme today

Till now the government has disbursed 11 installments to farmers under the scheme.

  • Monday, 17 October 2022
A farmer looking at submerged farmland
Odisha bureaucrats in place of farmers to attend agri expo in Netherlands; criticised

According to sources, four farmers hailing from Koraput, Jagatsinghpur and Puri districts have been finalised to attend the expo.

  • Tuesday, 06 September 2022
Dearth of fertilizer shortage hit hard farmers
Fertilizer shortage hits farmers hard in Odisha

Farmers have no option but to purchase fertilizers by paying a hefty price to save the crops remaining after the spate of floods in the state. This is the time to spray fertilizers. Purchasing fertilizers at an overpriced rate due to the shortage is a big challenge for farmers.

  • Tuesday, 30 August 2022
War of words intensifies between BJD and BJP over fertiliser shortage
War of words intensifies between BJD and BJP over fertiliser shortage

A farmer Kartik Panda said, “We have been roaming around for fertilizers, but there is severe shortage. So, we have been going from one shop to another shop.”

  • Sunday, 28 August 2022
No end to misery: Flood in Mahanadi river system leaves residents of low-lying areas in lurch
No end to misery: Flood in Mahanadi river system leaves residents of low-lying areas in lurch

Meanwhile, farmers have requested the state government to waive off farm loans. Else, they have no other option but to commit suicide. 

  • Monday, 22 August 2022
Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for 'mahapanchayat', cause huge traffic snarls
Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for 'mahapanchayat', cause huge traffic snarls

The heavy security measures led to massive traffic snarls across the city. Police also put up cemented barricades to avoid any untoward incident.

  • Monday, 22 August 2022
Tomar advises Odisha farmers to adopt tech-driven integrated practices to earn more 
Tomar advises Odisha farmers to adopt tech-driven integrated practices to earn more 

“In case of farming sector, benefits don’t come overnight as it takes time to get results. The Central government had implemented several schemes and initiatives in the last eight years and they have started paying dividends now,” said the Union Minister. 

  • Sunday, 15 May 2022
Odisha releases Rs 804 crore assistance to over 40 lakh farmers under KALIA scheme
Odisha releases Rs 804 crore assistance to over 40 lakh farmers under KALIA scheme

A sum of Rs 804 crore was deposited in the bank accounts of over 40 lakh small and marginal farmers. 

  • Tuesday, 03 May 2022
Mandi Mismanagement
Farmers Fear Middlemen Trap, Mandis Yet To Open In Several Odisha Districts

After devastation wreaked by the Cyclonic storm Jawad, mandi mismanagement in many districts of Odisha has provided ample opportunity for dalals to rob the farmers of their money hard-earned from harvested crops.

  • Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Cyclone ‘Jawad’, Unseasonal Rain: Double Whammy For Farmers In Odisha
Cyclone ‘Jawad’, Unseasonal Rain: Double Whammy For Farmers In Odisha

As if the devastation caused to the paddy and vegetable crops by cyclone ‘Jawad’ induced heavy rain was not enough, the recent two-day-long downpour triggered by a trap-line has dealt a severe blow to the farmers in the State. 

  • Friday, 10 December 2021
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