In a partial relief for Punjab, commission agents, or arhtiyas, will continue to buy Basmati rice and cotton, though they are still boycotting paddy procurement by state agencies.
By Leander C. DomingoTHROUGH a technology licensing agreement (TLA), the Ilocos Norte-based Mariano Marcos University (MMSU) has partnered with the Rayuray Farmers Cooperative
Japanese rice farmers are responding to rising summer temperatures by increasing their usage of heat-resistant varieties. In 2023, 46 varieties of heat-resistant rice, which are
Traders have been accused of setting rice prices at will, exploiting local farmers. THATTA: Traders have been accused of setting rice prices at will, exploiting local farmers and
Our Correspondent THATTA: Traders have been accused of setting rice prices at will, exploiting local farmers and causing widespread discontent among the community. Farmers from
The Hindu Bureau Representatives from farmers’ associations from several southern States have expressed strong opposition to the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops
The sight of farmers throwing the basmati produce leaves city residents shocked. Manmeet Singh Gill ,Tribune News Service Anguished over the abysmally low prices being offered to
In the past, whatever government that secured power, focussed on providing subsidised fertilizer, pesticides and other inputs apart from waiving farmers’ loans and
Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Krishan, along with his younger brothers, Gopal and Stapal, manages 50 acres —22 acres of joint family land and 28 acres on rent in Bhullan