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RAIPUR: A fight seems to have broken out between Governor Anasuiya Uikey and the government of Bhupesh Baghel for a special assembly session wants to convene to enact legislation to “protect the state” from the Center’s policy agricultural reforms. The Chhattisgarh government had informed the governor two days ago that …

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused opposition parties of insulting farmers through protests over farm laws, on Friday, Congress leader Kapil Sibal mocked him by speaking about the resignation of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). “Even his greatest ally of 24 years, SAD, has abandoned …

NEW DELHI: Explaining the usefulness of agricultural reforms criticized by the opposition and a section of agricultural organizations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cited cases of a large number of farmers who had benefited from being able to sell agricultural products outside the compound of Farming. Produce marketing committees …

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana blocked roads and railroads on Friday to protest against three new legislation that they say could pave the way for the government to stop buying grain at minimum support prices (MSP) set by the federal government. leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by agro-industries. Prime Minister …

In May of this year, the government announced major reforms in agricultural markets. These included the deregulation of agricultural foods from the Essential Products Act (ECA). Farmers were also allowed to sell their produce outside of markets regulated by the government or the Agricultural Products Market Committees (APMC). Another set …

In Maharashtra, merchants have launched an open revolt against APMC bosses, refusing to pay mandi taxes and opting for direct sales to bulk consumers outside of APMC’s purview. By Prabhudatta Mishra, Nanda Kasabe and Deepa Jainani Signs of a weakening of the Agricultural Products Marketing Committee (APMC) networks are now …