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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

OpIndia Staff - 7 December, 2020

Twelve years after farmers from Punjab and Haryana demanded allowing corporates to procure their produce, they are opposing exactly same thing.

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Farmer protests: In 2010, Congress-led panel had blamed the APMC system for poverty among farmers

OpIndia Staff - 6 December, 2020

Congress is opposing agriculture laws but in 2010 its committee said APMC system is the reason why farmers are poor

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As Punjab ‘farmers’ hold the national capital hostage, here is how the central govt was snubbed every time they tried to reach out

OpIndia Staff - 30 November, 2020

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.

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From e-auctions to getting rid of middlemen, farmers tell how they are benefitting from the new farm bills

OpIndia Staff - 28 November, 2020

Farmers have started benefiting from new farm bills, like getting payments from traders on time, bypassing middleman etc

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates three key projects in Gujarat, calls it a symbol of strength, devotion and health

OpIndia Staff - 24 October, 2020

PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated three development projects related to agriculture, tourism and health in Gujarat today

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Punjab’s new Agriculture Laws are hogwash meant to fool gullible farmers, violates the constitution: Read how

OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

The Essential Commodities Act passed by the Punjab govt contravenes the constitution, adds opacity and infringes on the centre

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Heeng (Asafoetida) cultivation started for the first time in India with trial plantation in Himachal Pradesh

OpIndia Staff - 18 October, 2020

Although India consumes around 50% of the total Heeng production in the world, it is not produced in the country at present

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Here is how former AAP member Mayank Gandhi is working to boost farmers’ income in rural India through water harvesting and conservation

OpIndia Staff - 18 October, 2020

Former AAP member Mayank Gandhi established the Global Vikas Trust in order to boost farmers' income across rural India.

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Sonia Gandhi directs party to find ways to override new farm laws in the Congress-ruled states

OpIndia Staff - 29 September, 2020

With organised protests in Punjab and Harayana, the grand old party is trying to create an impression of mass agitation against the farm bills.

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Farm Bills debate: Amul chief says the freedom to sell anywhere helps farmers prosper, improves production

OpIndia Staff - 28 September, 2020

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.

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