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Truckers and farmers block roads in Mexico over security demands
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Truckers from ANTAC and farmers from the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside began a national strike with road blockades in several states on Monday, April 6. They demand better highway security, an end to extortion, and support for low grain prices. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the government is addressing their demands and called for dialogue.
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.
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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.
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Naglulunsad ang Department of Agriculture (DA) ng P5,000 na subsidy sa 9,570 magsasakang gumagamit ng mekanisadong kagamitan upang makatulong laban sa pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina. Ito ay inilabas pagkatapos lumampas ang global oil prices sa $80 bawat bariles dahil sa tensyon sa Middle East.
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.
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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.
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