Farmers

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.

April 25, 2026 Reported by AI

The Kenyan government has reduced the minimum sugarcane price from Ksh5,750 to Ksh5,500 per tonne, in a step expected to lower retail sugar prices. Kenya Sugar Board Chief Executive Officer Jude Chesire issued the directive on April 24, 2026. The decision followed extensive consultations to balance farmer incomes, miller viability, and market conditions.

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.

March 07, 2026 Reported by AI

As climate disasters intensify, traditional insurance payouts leave farmers waiting months for aid, exacerbating losses. Stablecoins offer a solution with rapid, borderless payments that could deliver funds in seconds via smartphones. Combined with smart contracts, this technology promises automatic and transparent compensation based on weather data.

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.

December 17, 2025 Reported by AI

The Supreme Court has overturned a Himachal Pradesh High Court directive to remove fruit-bearing apple orchards from forest land, providing crucial relief to small farmers. The apex court has also directed the state government to prepare a proposal to aid marginal and landless cultivators. Farmers' groups have hailed the ruling as a vindication of their demands for land regularization.