Agricoltori

Truckers and farmers blockade a Mexican highway with trucks and tractors, protesting for improved security, end to extortion, and grain price support.

Autotrasportatori e agricoltori bloccano le strade in Messico per chiedere maggiore sicurezza

06 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Gli autotrasportatori dell'ANTAC e gli agricoltori del Fronte Nazionale per il Salvataggio della Campagna Messicana hanno iniziato lunedì 6 aprile uno sciopero nazionale con blocchi stradali in diversi stati. Chiedono maggiore sicurezza sulle autostrade, la fine delle estorsioni e sostegno a causa dei bassi prezzi dei cereali. La presidente Claudia Sheinbaum ha dichiarato che il governo sta affrontando le loro richieste e ha fatto appello al dialogo.

Bajra emerges as crop of choice in deficient monsoon year

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.

KBC-winning tehsildar arrested in Madhya Pradesh flood relief scam

30 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

Africa

Kenya Met warns farmers of sparse early April rains

Africa

Kagwe launches Ksh3.7 billion plan to modernise tea factories

Asia

Parliament panel recommends steps to protect farmers from cheap edible oil imports

Haryana's cotton farmers struggle with pink bollworm crisis

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.

DA rolls out P5,000 fuel subsidy for 9,570 farmers

22 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

CS Oparanya announces payment of milk farmers' arrears during Christmas

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.

Kisan Trust confers Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025 in Delhi

21 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

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.

25 aprile 2026 15:46