Farmers and Covid-19

Covid-19 impact on farmers

• Massive Tree Plantation Campaign Held in Kaushambi in Memory of Late Rameshwar Prasad Tripathi

  In a heartfelt tribute to the late Rameshwar Prasad Tripathi, a prominent figure in the community, a significant tree plantation campaign was organized by the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar Shantikunj Haridwar and Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Sansthan, Lucknow. The event took place on July 22, with…

• Farmers in China Compelled to Destroy Their Crops Amid Strict Covid Curbs

  According to the local media, farmers are facing problems in selling their harvest because of travel prohibitions.…

• Farmers in Punjab Dump Vegetables after Losses due to Covid Lockdown

  Punjabi vegetable farmers are in a lot of trouble as a result of a Covid-induced lockout.…

• Agri War Room Helplines for Farmers

  The State Agriculture Department reopened the ‘Agri war room' in Bengaluru to assist farmers during the lockout, as it did last year.…

• Start COVID Vaccination at Protest Sites, Says Samyukt Kisan Morcha

  "We also request the government to fulfill its responsibility by starting COVID vaccination centres and providing other related facilities at protest sites," said the leader of Samyukt Kisan Morcha.…

• Ready for talk, but our demands will not change: Rakesh Tikait

  when the government invited to the discussion and what’s the come out? Government asked union leaders to postpone the protest because of covid 19.…

• Covid-19 Pandemic Continues to Hit Trade of “Green Gold of India”

  Tirur betel leaf variety, also called Green Gold of India, takes a hit due to Covid-10 pandemic.…

• Approval of vaccine will help in moving towards Corona-free India: Kailash Choudhary

  After the expert panel, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has also approved the emergency use of two Corona vaccines. Regarding this, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Choudhary said that it is a matter of relief for the country.…

• Christmas 2021: Farmers can easily send gifts to Friends and Families through online platforms

  Christmas is a festival to celebrate and enjoy with your loved ones. But the fear of Coronavirus still keeps people away from getting into the crowd. In such a situation, if you want to take a gift by becoming someone's secret Santa, do not worry.…

• Mystery Illness hits Vegetable sales in Andhra Pradesh

  The sale of vegetables is witnessing a fall in Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh due to the outbreak of a recent mysterious illness that left many people hospitalised. "For the past 4 to 5 days, green leafy vegetables aren't being sold and people aren't coming…

• Dialogue with Farmers to Continue on 5th December says Tomar

  Representatives of forty Farmers’ Unions who were invited by Union Agriculture Minister for talks participated in a dialogue today at Vigyan Bhawan with Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Railways and Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of State…

• Farm Bill 2020 : Centre calls Punjab Farmers for 2nd round of Talk on December 3

  The Centre has invited farmer unions from Punjab region for the second round of ministerial talks on December 3 to resolve differences over the farm laws.…

• Bharat Bandh Updates: Farmers’ Nationwide strike today; Road, Rail transport to be affected

  The farmers association from all over the nation have announced a nationwide strike along with the support of the opposition parties like AAP, TMC, Congress etc. The strike is supposed to affect the transport sector of the nation too. Majorly the strike would be seen…

• Egg Amino Acid: Excellent for Pest Control and Crop Growth

  The egg amino acid is an excellent compound for pest control and growth acceleration in vegetables. Egg amino acid spraying is recommended for good flowering and large berries. It can be easily made at home with eggs.…

• Indian Gooseberries are best to grow during June-July; Know how to Plant and Take Care of these Varieties

  Indian Gooseberry is an excellent remedy for diabetes, skin diseases, hair loss and digestive problems. This is the result of the highest content of vitamin C. Gooseberry is also rich in iron and calcium. Paddy seedlings should be planted in June-July. 60 saplings can be…

• All you need to Know about Jícama Cultivation; Best to grow during Monsoon

  Jícama is an important crop grown in Central and Malabar. It is a suitable crop for the climate of Kerala. Thrissur and Palakkad districts are the major cultivators. It is also a very tasty and nutritious tuber crop and also called Chinese potato. Jícama should…

• Biofloc Tank and Mini Polyhouse for Huge Profit throughout the year & Self Sustainability

  High Tech Mini Polyhouse for self-sustainability built by Sajish Chembakamangalam from Attingal. Profits from Aquaculture 500 fish of 250 kg each can be harvested in six months. A fish will cost at least Rs 250. In this way, fish can be harvested for two months.…

• Climate based Crop Insurance Scheme Kharif- 2020; Last Date to Avail the Benefit is July 31st

  State Government Notification (GO (Rt) No.578 / 2020 / AGRI dated 25/06/2020) Climate Based Crop Insurance Scheme_Kharif-2020 Implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Department of Agriculture through Public Sector Agriculture Insurance Company…

• Brinjal Farmers Incurring Losses amid COVID-19 in Odisha’s Ganjam District

  Farmers who have cultivated brinjal in Odisha’s Ganjam district are suffering losses amid coronavirus pandemic. They are unable to sell their product at profitable prices due to COVID-19 situation. Farmers have not recovered their investment.…

• Coffee Farmers in India Facing a Major Challenge in the European Markets

  Coffee exports from India are facing a major challenge in European markets. Countries like Vietnam, Uganda and Brazil offer their produce at low prices, which is of great concern to coffee growers in Wayanad, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The major markets for Indian coffee in…

• Lockdown has Turned This Actor into a farmer; Read His Interesting Story Inside

  Malayalees have seen many cow sheds. But it is unlikely that Malayalees have seen such a high tech barn. Mollywood Actor Jojo George has set up a high-tech barn during this lockdown. The actor has changed the bottom line with stables and agriculture.…

• Guide for Farmers to Manage Farming Risks in Crisis Situations like Coronavirus

  The Coronavirus has presented itself as the new crisis to the farming & agricultural operations. For Farmers, managing risk is their second nature. Planting crops while facing crop failure risk due to several factors like heavy or no rains, crops diseases & pests, marketing options…

• Know how a dropout came up with the idea of ‘Fertiliser Gun’ to reduce labour

  Potkuri Mahesh is a young farmer from Ergatla Mandal in Nizamabad district, who puts together a simple device to dispense fertilisers on standing crops. He calls it the ‘Fertilizer Gun’.…

• Big News: 16 States Issues Circular to Implement Centre's Agriculture Reforms

  According to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary, Sanjay Agarwal, almost 16 States have issued circulars to implement the Centre's three Ordinances on agricultural reforms, even though it is not necessary for them to issue circulars.…

• Marayur Jaggery in Crisis Due to Shortage of Labour amidst Lockdown

  Marayur, a village in Tamil Nadu is facing problems due to the shortage of skilled labour. Marayur is famous for its jaggery and has earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag last year.…

• Grape Exports in Maharashtra Hit Hard Due to Nationwide Lockdown & Unseasonal Rain

  This year, Maharashtra grape farmers have only exported 92,342 tonnes in 6,842 containers, whereas last year the state exported 1,21,469 tonnes of grapes in 8,982 containers. The unseasonal monsoon during October and the nationwide lockdown have led to a 24 per cent drop in Maharashtra’s…

• Communities and Neighbourhoods came together in South Delhi and Gurgaon to help Oriental Lily Farmer from Pithoragarh

  Unlike many other businesses, the farmers who grow our essentials and non-essentials all have been hit very hard in these times of COVID-19. Their supply chains were disrupted, and many sustained severe losses as they got no movement pass during lockdown. It is not in…

• Covid-19: Interest Subvention, Prompt Repayment Incentive on Crop Loans to Farmers Extended till 31 August

  Here is another good news for the farmers. In view of the lockdown to fight Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre has decided to continue the facility of Interest Subvention (IS) of 2% and Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI) of 3% to farmers till 31st August 2020.…

• COVID-19 fears and fall in demand act as double blow for farmers

  With hoards of migrant workers returning to their hometowns, the reopening of the economy is facing many hurdles businesses in cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore is short of staff to operate. The story is the same for states like Haryana and Punjab where migrant…