The Pioneer

On the concluding day of the mega event ‘Global Summit on Agriculture and Food Industries’, Chief Secretary Sudhir Tripathy said that the aim of the Government has shifted from increasing agricultural production to increasing income of the farmers. The name of the Ministry has also been changed from ‘Agriculture and Co-operative’ to ‘Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare’, he added.

Down To Earth

Opposition parties united on the issue of the agrarian crisis on the last day of the two day protest by farmers from more than 200 organisations across India. The march to Ramlila grounds in Delhi had representatives and party leaders of 21 political parties speak in a united voice. They vowed to pass two bills prepared by the organisation to free farmers from indebtedness and guaranteed price for their produces. Yet, there was no response from the Modi government on these demands.

FnB news

Technology on farms is possible only with innovation and policy support in India. The country is witnessing uberisation on farms, with miniaturisation of equipment to sow and irrigate agricultural lands.

The Wire

This Friday, thousands of farmers across India marched in central Delhi to demand action on the recommendations of the M.S. Swaminathan committee. Students marched alongside farmers, led by the umbrella body of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC).

Huffington Post

Thirty-five-year-old Jitendra Kumar sells Papad in Central Delhi to make ends meet. He usually sells four Papads for Rs.20.But on Friday, he was selling four Papads for Rs.10 to the farmers who had gathered at the Parliament Street from all parts of the country to demand a special session of Parliament to deliberate upon agrarian issues.