How AI and Nanotechnology May Revolutionize Maharashtra’s Farms
If sugarcane could speak, Maharashtra’s farms would sound anxious — worried about unpredictable rain, soil salinity, and the chemical exhaustion that builds up over years....
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If sugarcane could speak, Maharashtra’s farms would sound anxious — worried about unpredictable rain, soil salinity, and the chemical exhaustion that builds up over years....
The farmer movement's leader, Sarwan Singh Pandher, expresses shock at the Punjab government's lack of response to Shubhkaran Singh's situation, casting doubt on their dedication to farmers' worries and pledges.
Sarwan Singh Pandher, the general secretary of the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, questions the Punjab government's commitment to justice by criticising them for their delay in filing a formal complaint following the death of a young farmer.
This initiative encompasses 11 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) spanning 11 states, aiming to establish a seamless integration of PACS godowns with the food grain supply chain.
Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda emphasises the necessity of ongoing cooperation between the government and farmers, noting that discussions have made headway but stressing the need for ongoing efforts to settle disputes and put farmers' welfare first.
Amid current discussions in the agricultural sector, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda highlights the need for the government and farmers to keep working together to find a compromise on outstanding concerns and to ensure farmers' welfare.
The 'Delhi Chalo' march was halted by farmer leaders following the death of a protestor at the Haryana border. Twelve police officers suffered injuries, three of them died, and tensions mounted.
Citing the need to regulate information flow and uphold public order, Haryana extends the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS in seven districts till February 23 amid a standoff between the government and farmers.
The "Chief Minister's Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaappom Scheme," a Rs 206 crore project that promotes chemical-free farming and addresses soil fertility concerns, is unveiled by Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Minister, MRK Panneerselvam, for the fiscal year 2024–2025.
Farmer protestors supporting 'Delhi Chalo' were detained close to Delhi. They seek changes to the contentious farm regulations in their protest.
A prominent figure in the farmers' protest, Sarwan Singh Pandher, calls on the central government to give in to long-standing demands, such as the cancellation of agricultural loans and a formal guarantee of minimum support prices (MSP) for crops. As government offers are rejected, talks heat up and protests in Delhi get more intense.
BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently about issues in Punjab, especially those affecting farmers, amidst the continuing protests against MSP and agricultural laws.
Given the upcoming general elections in the next couple of months, it's improbable that the ban will be lifted even after March 31. Sources indicate that rabi (winter) onion production is anticipated to be lower due to reduced area coverage, particularly in Maharashtra.
Following the 'Delhi Chalo' march, farmers led by Sarwan Singh Pandher evaluate the government's proposal for MSP on cotton, maize, and pulses but demand a legislative MSP guarantee.
Arjun Munda, the Union Minister of Agriculture, stresses positive communication with farmers' unions and calls for caution and a supportive atmosphere. Reforms, such as debt reduction, MSP guarantees, and job prospects, are what protestors are calling for.
By combining natural farming with technology, the Indian government empowers women in agriculture through programmes like ATMA and NMNF, promotes sustainable development, and attends to farmer concerns.