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Farmers in Rajasthan and southern Haryana are turning to bajra this kharif season due to its short maturity and low water needs amid 42.3 percent below-normal rainfall so far.

April 30, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Of Rs 2.4 crore allocated for 960 farmers hit by 2021 floods in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, less than Rs 30 lakh reached 133 beneficiaries. Investigators allege revenue officials diverted funds to 127 unrelated bank accounts. KBC winner tehsildar Amita Singh Tomar was arrested in March.

Cotton cultivation in Haryana has declined sharply due to persistent pink bollworm attacks, inflicting heavy losses on farmers. Yields have fallen to less than half of previous levels, driving many to switch to water-intensive paddy. Government incentives have so far failed to halt the shift.

March 22, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out a P5,000 subsidy to 9,570 farmers relying on mechanized equipment to cushion surging fuel prices. The P50-million sub-allotment was released after global oil prices surpassed $80 per barrel amid Middle East tensions.

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has announced the payment of pending milk farmers' arrears during the Christmas week. The announcement was made at the National Annual Farmers’ End-Year Celebration and Awards in Kericho, where the government seeks to enhance farmers' liquidity. This move will provide financial support to farmers as they celebrate the holiday with their families.

December 21, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The Kisan Trust held the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025 in Delhi, recognizing individuals and institutions for their contributions to agriculture, service, journalism, and rural development. The event highlights efforts in supporting farmers and rural progress.