Wakulima

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

Truckers and farmers block roads in Mexico over security demands

6 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

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.

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 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

Afrika

Idara ya hali ya hewa inawonya wakulima kuhusu mvua chache mwanzoni mwa Aprili

Afrika

Kagwe anaanzisha mpango wa Ksh3.7 bilioni kuimarisha viwanda vya chai

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 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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 atangaza malipo ya madeni ya wakulima wa maziwa wakati wa Krismasi

Katibu wa Baraza la Mawaziri kwa Ushirikiano na Maendeleo ya Biashara Ndogo na Midunu, Wycliffe Oparanya, ametangaza malipo ya madeni ya wakulima wa maziwa wakati wa wiki ya Krismasi. Tangazo hili lilitolewa wakati wa Sherehe na Tuzo za Kitaifa za Wakulima za Mwisho wa Mwaka huko Kericho, ambapo serikali inahamasisha kuimarisha uimara wa wakulima. Hatua hii itawapa wakulima uwezo wa kifedha wakati wa likizo ya Krismasi.

Kisan Trust confers Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025 in Delhi

21 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

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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