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News Reports

Farmer leaders to consider government proposal today after the 6th round of talks were cancelled due to their refusal to participate

OpIndia Staff - 9 December, 2020

The government has agreed to make specific amendments to the farm laws but many farmer leaders are adamant that the laws should be repealed altogether.

News Reports

No politicians, farmers only: Centre bars Yogendra Yadav from being a part of farmers’ delegation for the discussions

OpIndia Staff - 2 December, 2020

Yogendra Yadav, a political activist and self-proclaimed psephologist, had wanted to be a part of the discussion but the government objected to his presence.

Government and Policy

The bills will bring a revolutionary change in farmers’ life: Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar

OpIndia Staff - 24 September, 2020

"MSP is not going anywhere, new farm laws will remove middlemen from the process," says Narendra Singh Tomar.

News Reports

After essential medical supplies, Pakistan to make exception in trade ban to import insecticides from India to fight locust outbreak

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2020

Pakistan may make a one-time exemption in its trade ban with India to import insecticides that can help fight the locust infestation

Government and Policy

Budget 2020: Modi Government allocates 30 per cent higher funds for the agriculture sector

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2020

A 16-point action plan was put forth by the Finance Minister to help the agricultural sector and increase farmer’s wages

News Reports

Karachi faces locust attack, Pakistani minister urges people to eat them in Biriyani

OpIndia Staff - 12 November, 2019

Pakistan had last experienced a locust attack on a similar scale last in 1961. Government officials claim that the locust species will not harm food crops.

Politics