Odisha Farmer

• Jay Kisan Andolan: Odisha Farmers Demand Free Electricity for Agriculture

  A farmer's protest was organized in front of the tehsildar's office at Sohela in Odisha under the banner of the "Jay Kisan Andolan" in order to seek free power for farming.…

• 2-Day OUAT Farmers' Fair 2023 Set to Begin on Feb 27 in Bhubaneshwar

  The key objective of the event is to support the most recent developments and industry-best practices in agriculture.…

• Odisha: 'Krushi Mahotsav & Farm Machinery Mela' Witnesses Massive Footfall on its 2nd Day

  The state administration has emphasized that the four-day event, which will take place from February 3 to 6, will be a great opportunity for farmers and other individuals involved in the agribusiness.…

• Farmers' Grievances Leads to Uproar in Odisha Assembly for Second Day in a Row

  On Saturday, the Odisha Assembly saw a commotion for the second consecutive day as members of the opposition and treasury benches cited concerns linked to farmer's plight to target each other…

• Odisha CM Announces Rs. 200 Crore Relief Package for Drought-Hit Farmers

  Ahead of elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik offered input assistance of about Rs 200 crore for distressed farmers in the state's drought-affected districts on Tuesday,…

• Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Launches Common Credit Portal ‘SAFAL’ For Farmers

  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched SAFAL (Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans), a unified credit website for the benefit of farmers.…

• Tusker Kills Odisha Farmer Guarding His Paddy Crop

  The deceased was identified as 48-year-old Pabitra Patra of Khetamundali within Tarasing police limits.…

• Odisha Unhappy with Paddy MSP Hike, Demands Rs 2,930 per quintal

  "We have requested that the MSP for paddy be increased to Rs 2,930. They, on the other hand, are raising it by Rs 100 every year. While we applaud the decision, it is far from encouraging," Swain said.…

• Betel Farming: Steel Plant Fight is For Survival & Income, Says Odisha Farmers

  The fear of being moved from their farmlands and losing their betel vineyards (major source of their income) is at the centre of the residents' opposition to the JSW project. The fertile land and seaside atmosphere of Dhinkia are particularly perfect for growing the cashew…

• Rs 200 Crore COVID-19 Package Announced for Odisha Farmers; More Good News Inside

  The Odisha government has announced to produce almost 96 lakh metric tonnes of food production in the upcoming Kharif season with special focus on diversification of crops amid the COVID-1 pandemic. Crops like pulses, oilseeds which fetch better prices will be promoted according to Sourabh…