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In 2008, Punjab and Haryana farmers led by Bharatiya Kisan Union protested against UPA govt for forcing them to sell at MSP
Twelve years after farmers from Punjab and Haryana demanded allowing corporates to procure their produce, they are opposing exactly same thing.
Farmer protests: In 2010, Congress-led panel had blamed the APMC system for poverty among farmers
Congress is opposing agriculture laws but in 2010 its committee said APMC system is the reason why farmers are poor
As Punjab ‘farmers’ hold the national capital hostage, here is how the central govt was snubbed every time they tried to reach out
From Prime Minister's national radio address to Home Minister's appeal, the central government has made various attempts to speak to the agitating 'farmers' from Punjab.
From e-auctions to getting rid of middlemen, farmers tell how they are benefitting from the new farm bills
Farmers have started benefiting from new farm bills, like getting payments from traders on time, bypassing middleman etc
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates three key projects in Gujarat, calls it a symbol of strength, devotion and health
PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated three development projects related to agriculture, tourism and health in Gujarat today
Punjab’s new Agriculture Laws are hogwash meant to fool gullible farmers, violates the constitution: Read how
The Essential Commodities Act passed by the Punjab govt contravenes the constitution, adds opacity and infringes on the centre
Heeng (Asafoetida) cultivation started for the first time in India with trial plantation in Himachal Pradesh
Although India consumes around 50% of the total Heeng production in the world, it is not produced in the country at present
Here is how former AAP member Mayank Gandhi is working to boost farmers’ income in rural India through water harvesting and conservation
Former AAP member Mayank Gandhi established the Global Vikas Trust in order to boost farmers' income across rural India.
Sonia Gandhi directs party to find ways to override new farm laws in the Congress-ruled states
With organised protests in Punjab and Harayana, the grand old party is trying to create an impression of mass agitation against the farm bills.
Farm Bills debate: Amul chief says the freedom to sell anywhere helps farmers prosper, improves production
RS Sodhi explained that along with the increase of milk's contribution to GDP, there has also been a rise in farmers' income because of this freedom to sell the produce anywhere they wish.
