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Increase input subsidy to farmers in drought-hit AP: BJP
Hyderabad: BJP on Wednesday requested the Centre to increase input subsidy to the farmers in drought-affected areas who lost their crops following inadequate rainfall in Andhra Pradesh during the last year's khaif season. In a memorandum submitted to an inter-ministerial Central team which is visiting the state, the Opposition party said severe drought conditions are prevailing in all most all districts

Mamata asks Centre to give fertiliser subsidy to farmers

Krishnagar: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged the Centre to give fertiliser subsidy to farmers and assailed the Left parties for not opposing UPA government's decision in

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Jaya announces slew of measures for cylone-hit farmers

Chennai: Providing succour to the farmers of Cuddalore and Villupuram districts hit by cyclone Thane, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced a slew of measures, including

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Stanley builds 5-shot lead at Torrey Pines

Hang gliders were taking off from the cliffs behind the 13th tee at Torrey Pines where Kyle Stanley was waiting to tee off on the 524-yard hole. Then, the 24-year-old launched a shot that was just

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Paddy farmers forced to sell below floor price
The idea of a green revolution in eastern India remains distant. Millions of farmers are being forced to sell paddy below the minimum support price (MSP), due to poor procurement infrastructure.

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Tears over spilt onions

Farmers in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, hurt by crashing prices, have taken to dumping their potatoes on the roads. This dramatic but little-watched series of events should be a warning:

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