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A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates
A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates

By Gaon Connection

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates
A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates

By Kuldeep Chhangani

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

Insects are not farmers' enemies, pesticides are
Insects are not farmers' enemies, pesticides are

By Arvind Shukla

Harmful effects of pesticides on crops: Dr Surendra Dalal, who had been an Agriculture Development Officer, started an initiative in Haryana towards the beginning of the century to educate farmers about insects and named it Keet Saksharta Mission

Harmful effects of pesticides on crops: Dr Surendra Dalal, who had been an Agriculture Development Officer, started an initiative in Haryana towards the beginning of the century to educate farmers about insects and named it Keet Saksharta Mission

Danger ahead as GM Mustard gets a go ahead; matter before the apex court
Danger ahead as GM Mustard gets a go ahead; matter before the apex court

By Sreedevi Lakshmi Kutty

There are reports that GM mustard has already been planted in seven places — Delhi, Bharatpur, Ganganagar, Ludhiana, Jhansi,Varanasi and Kanpur. This approval and planting of GM mustard is in contempt of the orders of the Supreme Court, which will be hearing the case today, November 29.

There are reports that GM mustard has already been planted in seven places — Delhi, Bharatpur, Ganganagar, Ludhiana, Jhansi,Varanasi and Kanpur. This approval and planting of GM mustard is in contempt of the orders of the Supreme Court, which will be hearing the case today, November 29.

Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district
Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district

By Gaon Connection

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district
Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district

By Amarpal Singh Verma

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

“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.

Seeds of Sorrow: Farmers in Marathwada fear a harvest of losses this year
Seeds of Sorrow: Farmers in Marathwada fear a harvest of losses this year

By Gaon Connection

The sheer mention of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region brings forth memories of droughts, crop losses, and farmers’ suicides. The delay in monsoon rainfall this year has kept the farmers on tenterhooks who have sown their kharif crops and now a lack of rainfall is leading to sowing failure. Any further delay in the rains may be a death knell for their kharif crops. A ground report.

The sheer mention of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region brings forth memories of droughts, crop losses, and farmers’ suicides. The delay in monsoon rainfall this year has kept the farmers on tenterhooks who have sown their kharif crops and now a lack of rainfall is leading to sowing failure. Any further delay in the rains may be a death knell for their kharif crops. A ground report.

Seeds of Sorrow: Farmers in Marathwada fear a harvest of losses this year
Seeds of Sorrow: Farmers in Marathwada fear a harvest of losses this year

By Sushen Jadhav

The sheer mention of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region brings forth memories of droughts, crop losses, and farmers’ suicides. The delay in monsoon rainfall this year has kept the farmers on tenterhooks who have sown their kharif crops and now a lack of rainfall is leading to sowing failure. Any further delay in the rains may be a death knell for their kharif crops. A ground report.

The sheer mention of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region brings forth memories of droughts, crop losses, and farmers’ suicides. The delay in monsoon rainfall this year has kept the farmers on tenterhooks who have sown their kharif crops and now a lack of rainfall is leading to sowing failure. Any further delay in the rains may be a death knell for their kharif crops. A ground report.

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