The Hindu

“Karnataka has over the last 10 years lost nearly 2.5 lakh hectares of millet growing fields to acacia and neem as cost of production here works out cheaper on dryland cultivation,” said H. Shivanna, Vice-Chancellor, University Of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, at the annual group meeting of the All-India Co-ordinated Project on Small Millets here on Friday. “About 40% of the area that was under millet cultivation has been taken over by horticultural crops,” he said. According to him, Karnataka is now left with approximately 9.5 lakh hectares under millet cultivation.

The Indian Express

The “callous” attitude of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) officials has left the farmers helpless in this part of the state where instead of repairing faulty power lines resulting in frequent fire incidents in the “ready to harvest” wheat fields, officials have either disconnected the power or resorted to frequent power cuts for “repair”.

The Hindu

Vegetable growers are a disappointed lot as returns on their investments on the crop are dwindling. While frequent fluctuation in prices of vegetables in the markets hits their incomes hard, these cultivators are faced with another peculiar problem – several farmers are opting to raise the same vegetable variety which in turn is leading to a glut in the market as also a significant drop in the prices.