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City must be equitable, not smart -Medha Patkar

-The Indian Express Just a few years ago, the World Bank in its World Development Report claimed that migration from rural India to urban centres is "natural" and the same should not be interrupted or prevented through schemes like the MGNREGA. This was a shocking statement to all those who know why there is huge and ever-growing migration to cities, not only of the labour class but also of Farmers and small...

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“Zero-budget farming can curb Farmers’ suicide”

-The Hindu VIJAYAWADA: There is no need for Farmers to commit due to debt burden, if they practise ‘zero-budget natural farming', said Subhash Palekar, organic farming crusader. Addressing Farmers from 17 districts in AP and Telangana at a workshop on his model of farming, Mr Palekar said Farmers could cultivate 30 acres profitably using farm yard manure generated by one cow or buffalo. The Farmers did not need to invest money on...

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Farmers driving SUVs get land meant for poor -Mrigank Tiwari

-The Times of India BAREILLY: Farmers already owning more than 80 bighas of land in Meerganj tehsil and driving SUVs were given allotment of land meant for the poor, under government schemes. The divisional commissioner was reportedly surprised on receiving the information and has asked for a probe into the matter. The matter came to light when residents of Asadnagar Sisauna village, under Meerganj tehsil, reported large irregularities in the distribution of patta...

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Karnataka sees dip in Farmer suicides in five years

-The Times of India BENGALURU: Farmer suicides have been on the rise in neighbouring Maharashtra and Telangana. But Karnataka appears to be bucking the trend, with the number of cases showing a sharp decline over the past five years. According to latest data from the state agriculture department, the number of Farmers' suicide in Karnataka has declined from 145 in 2009-10 to 50 in 2014. This despite drought and other natural calamities...

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Chemical fertilizers to be banned from 2016

-The Hindu Implementation in a phased manner: Mohanan ALAPPUZHA (Kerala): Agriculture Minister K.P. Mohanan has said that the government is seriously considering a ban on use of chemical fertilizers in the State. He was inaugurating an exhibition-cum-sale of dairy, agricultural, and industrial products organised by the Chengannur block panchayat here on Wednesday evening. Mr. Mohanan said the government was mulling over implementing the ban in a phased manner from next year. He said a study...

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