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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.

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.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exalts zero budget farming, while farmers in Maharashtra stare at another year of crop losses
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exalts zero budget farming, while farmers in Maharashtra stare at another year of crop losses

By Nidhi Jamwal

Because of a delayed monsoon, a decline in kharif sowing of pulses by 93%, soybean by 93% and oilseeds by 91% in Maharashtra. An overall kharif sowing area decline across the country, too.

Because of a delayed monsoon, a decline in kharif sowing of pulses by 93%, soybean by 93% and oilseeds by 91% in Maharashtra. An overall kharif sowing area decline across the country, too.

40% distressed farmers did not benefit from farm loan waiver in Maharashtra, UP, Punjab: Study
40% distressed farmers did not benefit from farm loan waiver in Maharashtra, UP, Punjab: Study

By गाँव कनेक्शन

A joint study by NABARD and Bharat Krishak Samaj has found that four in ten distressed surveyed farmers did not receive any farm loan waiver benefits in Punjab, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, which together comprise 27 per cent of the total Indian agricultural landholdings. The study also found that borrowings of an average Punjab farmer were far greater than their counterparts in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

A joint study by NABARD and Bharat Krishak Samaj has found that four in ten distressed surveyed farmers did not receive any farm loan waiver benefits in Punjab, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, which together comprise 27 per cent of the total Indian agricultural landholdings. The study also found that borrowings of an average Punjab farmer were far greater than their counterparts in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

ज़मीनी हकीक़त: कभी किसी कॉर्पोरेट को कर्ज माफी के लिए आंदोलन करते देखा है?
ज़मीनी हकीक़त: कभी किसी कॉर्पोरेट को कर्ज माफी के लिए आंदोलन करते देखा है?

By Devinder Sharma

“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra
“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra

By Gaon Connection

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra
“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

'Colonial legacy dictating agri land laws, legal reform needed to benefit farmers in Maharashtra'
'Colonial legacy dictating agri land laws, legal reform needed to benefit farmers in Maharashtra'

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

In a virtual seminar organised to address issues regarding laws that regulate land ownership in Maharashtra, speakers highlighted that the legal framework needs an overhaul. The speakers held that the existing laws are based on a colonial interpretation of the land rights and ignore the socio-economic realities of post-independence India.

In a virtual seminar organised to address issues regarding laws that regulate land ownership in Maharashtra, speakers highlighted that the legal framework needs an overhaul. The speakers held that the existing laws are based on a colonial interpretation of the land rights and ignore the socio-economic realities of post-independence India.

Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.
Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.

By Gaon Connection

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.
Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.

By D Sarika

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

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