Cold storage facilities could cut immense losses for apple farmers in Chamoli, Uttarakhand
Cold storage facilities could cut immense losses for apple farmers in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

By satyam kumar

In 2020-21, over 64,879.26 metric tonnes of apples and 3,67,309.04 metric tonnes of potatoes were produced in Uttarakhand, a large chunk of it in Chamoli district. But, due to a lack of cold storage units, farmers are forced to sell their produce at a very low rate. Setting up cold storage facilities can cut down post harvest losses and increase farmers' income.

In 2020-21, over 64,879.26 metric tonnes of apples and 3,67,309.04 metric tonnes of potatoes were produced in Uttarakhand, a large chunk of it in Chamoli district. But, due to a lack of cold storage units, farmers are forced to sell their produce at a very low rate. Setting up cold storage facilities can cut down post harvest losses and increase farmers' income.

Farmers raise demands for compensation as UP, Bihar, Jharkhand gear up for 'drought-like conditions'
Farmers raise demands for compensation as UP, Bihar, Jharkhand gear up for 'drought-like conditions'

By Ashish Anand

With the monsoon season coming to an end in India, major rice producing states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand have recorded deficient rainfall. The governments in these states have begun responding to the crop losses but farmers underline that nothing short of a compensation can help them recover the losses sustained by drought-like conditions. Details here.

With the monsoon season coming to an end in India, major rice producing states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand have recorded deficient rainfall. The governments in these states have begun responding to the crop losses but farmers underline that nothing short of a compensation can help them recover the losses sustained by drought-like conditions. Details here.

In Maharashtra, rains quash grapes mercilessly. You may have to shell out more to buy grapes this season
In Maharashtra, rains quash grapes mercilessly. You may have to shell out more to buy grapes this season

By Arvind Shukla

The early crop of grapes has been severely hit by incessant rains. Several farmers have incurred losses in lakhs

The early crop of grapes has been severely hit by incessant rains. Several farmers have incurred losses in lakhs

Sustainable cooling to make post-harvest management affordable for Indian farmers
Sustainable cooling to make post-harvest management affordable for Indian farmers

By Jyotsna Richhariya

Farmers in India incur nearly USD 12,520 million in post-harvest losses annually due to inadequate cold storage facilities. BASE and Empa's 'Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant' project is making sustainable cooling accessible, affordable, and an indispensable part of post-harvest management for the Indian farmers.

Farmers in India incur nearly USD 12,520 million in post-harvest losses annually due to inadequate cold storage facilities. BASE and Empa's 'Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant' project is making sustainable cooling accessible, affordable, and an indispensable part of post-harvest management for the Indian farmers.

84% surveyed farmers in debt; one in three received compensation under crop insurance: Study
84% surveyed farmers in debt; one in three received compensation under crop insurance: Study

By गाँव कनेक्शन

A survey in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana found that a large chunk of farmers were not aware of crop insurance. Only 16 per cent were repaying their loans as they felt they would get a loan waiver from the government.

A survey in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana found that a large chunk of farmers were not aware of crop insurance. Only 16 per cent were repaying their loans as they felt they would get a loan waiver from the government.

A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan
A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan

By Gaon Connection

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan
A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan

By Parul Kulshreshta

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

Uttar Pradesh govt announces Rs 585 crores relief package for crop loss due to unseasonal rains, floods
Uttar Pradesh govt announces Rs 585 crores relief package for crop loss due to unseasonal rains, floods

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The state government’s relief package aims to compensate farmers who had faced devastating damage to their crops due to floods in the months of September-October last year as well as those who suffered losses due to the unseasonal rains in January this year. The compensation amount will be distributed through direct beneficiary transfers (DBT). Details here.

The state government’s relief package aims to compensate farmers who had faced devastating damage to their crops due to floods in the months of September-October last year as well as those who suffered losses due to the unseasonal rains in January this year. The compensation amount will be distributed through direct beneficiary transfers (DBT). Details here.

Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield
Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield

By Gaon Connection

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield
Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield

By Manish Dubey

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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