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Thousands of farmers in Madhya Pradesh find themselves trapped amid loan waivers, bonus and price difference payment
Thousands of farmers in Madhya Pradesh find themselves trapped amid loan waivers, bonus and price difference payment

By Mithilesh Dhar

The state government had launched a scheme in 2017, under which farmers were supposed to receive the difference in the market price and the minimum support price. However, they are unhappy over the delay in payments

The state government had launched a scheme in 2017, under which farmers were supposed to receive the difference in the market price and the minimum support price. However, they are unhappy over the delay in payments

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.

Not-so-sweet news for muskmelon fans this summer
Not-so-sweet news for muskmelon fans this summer

By Gaon Connection

Uttar Pradesh grows about 40 per cent of muskmelons in the country. However, this year, heavy rainfall and hail storms in May have wreaked havoc on the crop. A ground report from Unnao district.

Uttar Pradesh grows about 40 per cent of muskmelons in the country. However, this year, heavy rainfall and hail storms in May have wreaked havoc on the crop. A ground report from Unnao district.

Cold wave in Rajasthan: 40% mustard crop lost to ground frost, complain farmers
Cold wave in Rajasthan: 40% mustard crop lost to ground frost, complain farmers

By Parul Kulshreshta

Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.

Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.

After suffering 'worst floods in 122 years', several regions in Bangladesh face drought; paddy crop badly hit
After suffering 'worst floods in 122 years', several regions in Bangladesh face drought; paddy crop badly hit

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Floods, followed by drought, have disrupted the crop cycle in Bangladesh, especially in the northern and coastal southwest regions of the country. Of the total 5.62 million hectares of land under aman paddy cultivation, only 25 per cent has been cultivated this year in the delta country.

Floods, followed by drought, have disrupted the crop cycle in Bangladesh, especially in the northern and coastal southwest regions of the country. Of the total 5.62 million hectares of land under aman paddy cultivation, only 25 per cent has been cultivated this year in the delta country.

A Mega Food Park with Cold Storage Facility is Changing Lives of Tribal People in Mangrol, Surat
A Mega Food Park with Cold Storage Facility is Changing Lives of Tribal People in Mangrol, Surat

By Gaon Connection

With 7,000 tonnes of cold storage, 2,000 tonnes of frozen area facility, and 50 food processing, the mega food park in Gujarat not only directly buys crops from farmers, but is also providing employment to a large number of local women.

With 7,000 tonnes of cold storage, 2,000 tonnes of frozen area facility, and 50 food processing, the mega food park in Gujarat not only directly buys crops from farmers, but is also providing employment to a large number of local women.

A Mega Food Park with Cold Storage Facility is Changing Lives of Tribal People in Mangrol, Surat
A Mega Food Park with Cold Storage Facility is Changing Lives of Tribal People in Mangrol, Surat

By Mayuri Talia

With 7,000 tonnes of cold storage, 2,000 tonnes of frozen area facility, and 50 food processing, the mega food park in Gujarat not only directly buys crops from farmers, but is also providing employment to a large number of local women.

With 7,000 tonnes of cold storage, 2,000 tonnes of frozen area facility, and 50 food processing, the mega food park in Gujarat not only directly buys crops from farmers, but is also providing employment to a large number of local women.

Bangladesh: Floods have come and gone, leaving behind destruction and 'climate refugees'
Bangladesh: Floods have come and gone, leaving behind destruction and 'climate refugees'

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

During May-June this year, the northeastern region of Bangladesh was hit by heavy monsoon rains and flash floods. Millions were affected, and many of them are still displaced with no source of livelihood. Both debt and hunger are on the rise.

During May-June this year, the northeastern region of Bangladesh was hit by heavy monsoon rains and flash floods. Millions were affected, and many of them are still displaced with no source of livelihood. Both debt and hunger are on the rise.

Melghat Tiger Reserve's Anghar Mukt Abhiyan has brought down forest fires by involving local communities
Melghat Tiger Reserve's Anghar Mukt Abhiyan has brought down forest fires by involving local communities

By Sarah Khan

The Anghar Mukt Abhiyan is an awareness campaign to sensitise the local villagers regarding forest fire. The programme, conducted in 113 buffer villages of the tiger reserve, has witnessed participation of close to 10,000 people. The incidence of forest fires in Melghat has come down from 379 in 2016 to 221 in 2021.

The Anghar Mukt Abhiyan is an awareness campaign to sensitise the local villagers regarding forest fire. The programme, conducted in 113 buffer villages of the tiger reserve, has witnessed participation of close to 10,000 people. The incidence of forest fires in Melghat has come down from 379 in 2016 to 221 in 2021.

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