Farmer groups in Maharashtra demand declaration of drought; deficient monsoon rainfall a concern in Peninsular India
Farmer groups in Maharashtra demand declaration of drought; deficient monsoon rainfall a concern in Peninsular India

By Aishwarya Tripathi

While several states in north India are reeling under massive floods, in Peninsular India farmers are staring at drought conditions due to deficient monsoon rainfall. Situation might worsen in the coming month due to El Niño, warns spokesperson of Skymet Weather.

While several states in north India are reeling under massive floods, in Peninsular India farmers are staring at drought conditions due to deficient monsoon rainfall. Situation might worsen in the coming month due to El Niño, warns spokesperson of Skymet Weather.

Farmer groups in Maharashtra demand declaration of drought; deficient monsoon rainfall a concern in Peninsular India
Farmer groups in Maharashtra demand declaration of drought; deficient monsoon rainfall a concern in Peninsular India

By Gaon Connection

While several states in north India are reeling under massive floods, in Peninsular India farmers are staring at drought conditions due to deficient monsoon rainfall. Situation might worsen in the coming month due to El Niño, warns spokesperson of Skymet Weather.

While several states in north India are reeling under massive floods, in Peninsular India farmers are staring at drought conditions due to deficient monsoon rainfall. Situation might worsen in the coming month due to El Niño, warns spokesperson of Skymet Weather.

The makhanas of Bihar get a GI tag, but a sudden price crash leaves the farmers in a fix
The makhanas of Bihar get a GI tag, but a sudden price crash leaves the farmers in a fix

By Rahul Jha

Three months ago, in August 2022, fox nuts from Mithilanchal region of Bihar earned the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. But farmers have little to cheer as the makhana market has plummeted leaving farmers high and dry.

Three months ago, in August 2022, fox nuts from Mithilanchal region of Bihar earned the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. But farmers have little to cheer as the makhana market has plummeted leaving farmers high and dry.

Farmers, traders, or shopkeepers — who's benefiting from soaring lemon prices?
Farmers, traders, or shopkeepers — who's benefiting from soaring lemon prices?

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Amidst record-high lemon prices across the country, Gaon Connection approached farmers, traders and small shopkeepers on the streets to understand on which level of the supply chain are the high prices having the greatest impact. Here's what we found.

Amidst record-high lemon prices across the country, Gaon Connection approached farmers, traders and small shopkeepers on the streets to understand on which level of the supply chain are the high prices having the greatest impact. Here's what we found.

A bank account for women is not enough
A bank account for women is not enough

By गाँव कनेक्शन

For greater economic participation of women, we need a gendered approach that encourages women to use services such as insurance, credit, and cashless and mobile financial services

For greater economic participation of women, we need a gendered approach that encourages women to use services such as insurance, credit, and cashless and mobile financial services

From Rs 30 a kg to Rs 80 in a month, tomato prices shoot up with rising temeratures and falling production
From Rs 30 a kg to Rs 80 in a month, tomato prices shoot up with rising temeratures and falling production

By Sumit Yadav

After wheat, mango, litchi and lemon, farmers who grow tomatoes have reported low production as the heatwave dries up the tomato flowers before they fruit. Because of low availability of tomatoes, their prices have hit the roof.

After wheat, mango, litchi and lemon, farmers who grow tomatoes have reported low production as the heatwave dries up the tomato flowers before they fruit. Because of low availability of tomatoes, their prices have hit the roof.

Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra
Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra
Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra

By Gaon Connection

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

Bonanza for Indian wheat exporters, but cuts in wheat quota under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Bonanza for Indian wheat exporters, but cuts in wheat quota under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

By Sarah Khan

The Indian wheat market is volatile due to the low production and procurement by the government, and the high global demand for Indian wheat owing to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. While the Indian government has revised wheat allocation under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, wheat exporters are set to reap huge profits. Right to Food experts are warning of a possible wheat shortage in the country. Gaon Connection investigates.

The Indian wheat market is volatile due to the low production and procurement by the government, and the high global demand for Indian wheat owing to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. While the Indian government has revised wheat allocation under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, wheat exporters are set to reap huge profits. Right to Food experts are warning of a possible wheat shortage in the country. Gaon Connection investigates.

Indonesia's palm oil export ban will affect India's edible oil market
Indonesia's palm oil export ban will affect India's edible oil market

By Sarah Khan

Indonesia, one of the biggest exporters of palm oil to India, has banned all exports from April 28 this year. Nearly 38% of edible oil demand in India is of palm oil. The ban, coupled with the Ukraine-Russia war, may lead to a further rise in edible oil prices in the country where inflation is already soaring.

Indonesia, one of the biggest exporters of palm oil to India, has banned all exports from April 28 this year. Nearly 38% of edible oil demand in India is of palm oil. The ban, coupled with the Ukraine-Russia war, may lead to a further rise in edible oil prices in the country where inflation is already soaring.

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