World News by Wild Rose

Payments to farmers in Garapadu, Kondepadu, Yanamadala, Prattipadu, Mallayapalem, Ravipadu and GG Palem cleared in five instalments since March

Farmers in the region fear a bumper yield the most, because the lack of cold storage and market linkages and exploitation by middlemen often force them into distress sales

Participating in a meeting, Collector clarifies that a complete plan for payment of dues should be submitted in writing rather than verbal assurances

Mr. Kumaraswamy interacted with farmers who lost their land for the NICE project and received their representations. He promised the farmers that he would fight against the project.

Left parties, workers and farmers’ groups step up protests; CPI(M) claims survey found deleted voters still residing in Bihar villages

What started as a small event with four farmers has now grown into a massive event whose footfall was around around 4 lakh in the previous edition with over 500 farmers providing avare

Toxic foam has once again become a concern around Kelavarapalli Dam in Krishnagiri district, with farmers raising concerns over the impact on agriculture, livestock and local communities. The dam receives water from Karnataka during the monsoon. Farmers allege that sewage discharge from Karnataka is contributing to the persistent foam and pollution in the water. Despite repeated demands for action, the problem continues. In this ground report, we speak to farmers and residents about the polluted water, its impact on their lives and livelihoods, and their demand for a lasting solution from the Water Resources Department and the Tamil Nadu Government.

The party demands that drought be declared a national calamity and ₹1 lakh crore released as relief

Participating in a district-level programme, Rajakumari Ganiya says millets are traditional, nutrient-rich crops and their consumption should be promoted at a time when people are increasingly conscious about health and nutrition

Urging lawmakers and the media to refrain from ‘politicising’ a potential hike in milk prices, Congress member S. Ravi made a strong appeal in the Legislative Council for a ₹14 to ₹15 per litre increase to support distressed dairy farmers across Karnataka

Accusing the Karnataka government and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of failing to protect the interests of the State with respect to the Cauvery, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad remarked that the State should learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting its share of water as well as its farmers during distress

Inaugurating modernised PDCCB headquarters in Ongole, K. Atchannaidu says government is gathering comprehensive reports regarding the situation in drought-affected areas from all districts

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says the State will not wait for Central assistance to provide relief to farmers facing distress due to inadequate rainfall

Farmers in parts of Haveri district have been harvesting around 20 quintals per acre by adopting ‘Guli Ragi’ method, as compared to 15 quintals by the traditional method

In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical crops, now well-suited to the local climate. Bananas, papaya and even dragon fruit are being grown in greenhouses but also in open fields, without heating or pesticides. Our Down to Earth team reports.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed a public meeting on the Kasturirangan report in Sakleshpur on Sunday

The situation has worsened as the State failed to act despite warnings from meteorologists about severe El Niño conditions, says party State secretary Srinivasa Rao

The farmers saw stronger crop stands, healthier tillers, improved grain filling and fields that remained protected during some of the crop’s most critical growth stages.

The farmers used to grow sugarcane in 35000 acres till about a few years ago in Vizianagaram district.

Citing the success achieved under AgriStack, digital crop survey, and digital, crop-based fertilizer distribution system, he says Andhra Pradesh has reached about 99% of its pulses cultivation target despite El Niño conditions

Savitha says the government is expediting irrigation projects and exploring measures to address farmers’ concerns over El Niño and rainfall deficit

The southern African country dispatched its first shipment of blueberries to China in July after a phytosanitary agreement signed a year ago and Beijing's scrapping of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries in May