MSP demand | NH-44 remains blocked at Pipli in Haryana as talks between farmers, district administration fail
1 year, 9 months ago

MSP demand | NH-44 remains blocked at Pipli in Haryana as talks between farmers, district administration fail

The Hindu  

Farmers blocked the national highway in Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra district for a second day on Tuesday over the MSP for sunflower seeds, with BKU leader Rakesh Tikait asking the State government to accept the demand or send farmers to jail. Mr. Tikait said the issue of minimum support price for sunflower crop is not only affecting farmers in Haryana but the entire farmer community "as we are demanding an MSP law for all crops, as promised by the Union government when we withdrew the farmers' agitation against the now repealed farm laws". On June 6, farmers led by BKU chief Gurnam Singh Charuni blocked the highway near Shahabad here demanding that the government procure sunflower seeds at MSP. Mr. Tikait had said that the government should procure sunflower seeds on MSP and the farmer leaders arrested in Shahabad should be released.

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BRS urges TG govt. to open sunflower purchase centres
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BRS urges TG govt. to open sunflower purchase centres

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao has asked the State Government to open sunflower procurement centres, as part of market intervention, to improve the rate since traders are purchasing the oilseed crop at ₹5,500 to ₹6,000 per quintal against the minimum support price of ₹7,820. Lack of proper price in the market was leaving farmers to suffer loss of …

Haryana CM Saini says Punjab govt should procure all crops at MSP
3 months, 1 week ago

Haryana CM Saini says Punjab govt should procure all crops at MSP

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that all crops of farmers in Haryana are being procured at Minimum Support Price and the Punjab government should also come forward and announce that the produce of farmers will be purchased at MSP. "Punjab government should also take a decision to procure crops of farmers at MSP. The country …

Farmers' March Resumes from Shambhu Border, Halted Shortly After
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers' March Resumes from Shambhu Border, Halted Shortly After

Deccan Chronicle  

A group of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi shortly after 12 noon on Sunday from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price.However, after walking for a few metres, they were stopped at the barricading by Haryana Police.Haryana Police asked the farmers …

Farmers stage protest in Mysuru against arrest of Dallewal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers stage protest in Mysuru against arrest of Dallewal

The Hindu  

Farmers representing Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association of Karnataka staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mysuru on Tuesday condemning the arrest of national leader of farmers Jagjit Singh Dallewal near Punjab-Haryana orders. Mr. Dallewal, who is the coordinator of Samyukta Kisan Morcha, was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday ahead of the start of his …

Announcement not enough, need legal guarantee for MSP: Farmer unions
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Announcement not enough, need legal guarantee for MSP: Farmer unions

Hindustan Times  

A day after Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini announced that his government will buy all 24 crops on the minimum support price in the state, up from the existing 14, the prominent farmer unions in the state have now called for a legal guarantee for the MSP. Rattan Mann, state president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union, said, “This announcement is …

Farmers reject Centre's proposal to procure five crops at MSP over next five years
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers reject Centre's proposal to procure five crops at MSP over next five years

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leaders on Monday evening rejected the Centre's proposal to purchase five crops at minimum support price over the next five years, and announced that they will resume their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march on February 21, resuming their journey from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. Farmer leaders addressing media on Monday Addressing the media to inform them about the cultivators' decision, farmer …

Farmers call off protest after Haryana govt agrees to pay MSP
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers call off protest after Haryana govt agrees to pay MSP

Firstpost  

Haryana farmers took to the streets near Shahabad on June 6 afternoon and blocked the Delhi-Chandigarh national highway demanding a minimum support price for sunflower seeds. The protest call was given by BKU chief Gurnam Singh Charuni Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait announced the suspension of protests by farmers on Tuesday after the Haryana government agreed to pay the minimum support …

Haryana Govt Agrees to Hike MSP, Protesting Farmers Call off Agitation
1 year, 9 months ago

Haryana Govt Agrees to Hike MSP, Protesting Farmers Call off Agitation

News 18  

The Haryana government on Tuesday agreed to increase the minimum support price for sunflower seeds amid protests by farmers in Kurukshetra. CM has agreed to increase MSP for sunflower crop: Kurukshetra DC Shantanu Sharma pic.twitter.com/LrhulYUyR5— ANI June 13, 2023 Following the meeting, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait told reporters that they were ending their protest. Cases filed against our leaders will …

Haryana: Agitated farmers demanding MSP for sunflower seeds slept overnight on highway I WATCH
1 year, 9 months ago

Haryana: Agitated farmers demanding MSP for sunflower seeds slept overnight on highway I WATCH

India TV News  

Farmers blocking the national highway in Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra district over the demand for MSP for sunflower seeds slept overnight at the protest site on Monday night. Tikait said the issue of Minimum Support Price for sunflower crops is not only affecting farmers in Haryana but the entire farmer community "as we are demanding an MSP law for all …

Farmers block key highway over MSP for sunflower seeds
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers block key highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Hindustan Times  

Farmers blocked traffic on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway on Monday after holding a mahapanchayat at Pipli grain market in Kurukshetra district to press for a minimum support price for sunflower seeds. Long queues of trucks and other vehicles were seen near the Ambala Cantt bus stand as vehicles took alternative routes and several of them were Farmer leaders including Rakesh Tikait …

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway after mahapanchayat seeking MSP for sunflower seed
1 year, 9 months ago

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway after mahapanchayat seeking MSP for sunflower seed

The Hindu  

Farmers on Monday blocked the Delhi-Chandigarh highway after holding a ‘mahapanchayat’ in this district to press for minimum support price for sunflower seed. On June 6, farmers led by Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Gurnam Singh Charuni blocked National Highway-44 near Shahabad demanding that the government procure sunflower seeds at minimum support price. Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who attended …

Not happy with compensation, say Haryana sunflower farmers
1 year, 9 months ago

Not happy with compensation, say Haryana sunflower farmers

Hindustan Times  

Sunflower growers, who are demanding a minimum support price of ₹6,400 per quintal, are not happy with the compensation announced by chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Sunflower farmers, who are demanding a minimum support price of ₹ 6,400 per quintal, are not happy with the compensation announced by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The government is trying to lure …

‘BJP shows anti-farmer face again’: Congress on Haryana sunflower farmers’ stir
1 year, 9 months ago

‘BJP shows anti-farmer face again’: Congress on Haryana sunflower farmers’ stir

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government has once again displayed its anti-farmer face by ordering a baton charge on the sunflower farmers, who were demanding a minimum support price for their produce, in Haryana’s Kurukshetra district on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Delhi, Congress leader and member of Parliament Deepender …

Farmers Protest Seeking MSP For Sunflower Seed In Haryana, Congress Says Centre Working To 'Beat' Them
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers Protest Seeking MSP For Sunflower Seed In Haryana, Congress Says Centre Working To 'Beat' Them

ABP News  

Farmers have begun their protest demanding Minimum Support Price for sunflower seed in Kurukshetra's Shahabad in Haryana. Haryana | Farmers continue their protest demanding Minimum Support Price for sunflower seed in Kurukshetra's Shahabad Modi ji had said that an MSP law will be brought, so where is it? When the farmers protest they only… pic.twitter.com/MmhJdQCD45 — ANI June 7, 2023 …

Farmers block NH-44 in Kurukshetra, demand MSP for sunflower seed
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers block NH-44 in Kurukshetra, demand MSP for sunflower seed

Firstpost  

The government’s refusal to offer MSP came as a jolt to thousands of sunflower growers from northern Haryana ahead of the harvest season. Hundreds of protesting farmers blocked the National Highway-44 in Kurukshetra’s Shahabad over the Haryana government’s decision not to buy sunflower seeds at the minimum support price. The BKU Charuni had called its meeting at Shahabad-Markanda town in …

Explained | What will a legal guarantee of MSP involve?
3 years, 3 months ago

Explained | What will a legal guarantee of MSP involve?

The Hindu  

The story so far: After a year-long agitation on the borders of Delhi, protesting farm unions under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha have achieved their headline demand, namely the repeal of three contentious laws seeking to reform the storage and marketing of agricultural produce. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the SKM said MSP based on …

Rate of MSP, procurement of crops increasing continuously after implementation of new farm laws: Tomar
3 years, 6 months ago

Rate of MSP, procurement of crops increasing continuously after implementation of new farm laws: Tomar

India TV News  

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday hit back at those propagating "misinformation" about MSP with the emergence of the new farm laws. Tomar said that the rate of MSP and procurement of crops was increasing continuously after the implementation of the new farm laws. On the contrary, the rate of MSP and procurement of crops on MSP are …

Farmers insist on guaranteed MSP for 26 crops, call for intensifying stir
4 years, 3 months ago

Farmers insist on guaranteed MSP for 26 crops, call for intensifying stir

Hindustan Times  

With the talks between the government and farmers remaining inconclusive, Haryana farmer leaders have made it clear that they will continue with the protests till the three contentious farm laws are revoked and a law to guarantee MSP for the 26 crops named by the farmers. Bhartiya Kisan Union has also urged the farmers of Haryana to increase their strength …

Ahead of talks with govt, farmers list 6 demands - MSP key issue
4 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of talks with govt, farmers list 6 demands - MSP key issue

India TV News  

Ahead of talks with govt, farmers list 6 demands - MSP key issue As the protests against the new farm laws entered its eighth day on Thursday, the farmer leaders once again reiterated their demands as they set out for another round of talks with the Centre. As the protests against the new farm laws entered its eighth day on …

An MSP guarantee won’t solve the problems of Indian farmers
4 years, 5 months ago

An MSP guarantee won’t solve the problems of Indian farmers

Live Mint  

Farmer agitations against the three farm bills passed by Parliament continue in different parts of the country. But a related concern, at least among farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, is also the fear that the new law will reduce the scope of minimum support price -led operations. With the withdrawal of subsidies on diesel and complex fertilisers, MSP …

'Paltry' MSP Hike Cruel Joke On Farmers, Says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
4 years, 6 months ago

'Paltry' MSP Hike Cruel Joke On Farmers, Says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

News 18  

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday rejected the Centre’s paltry hike in MSP of wheat and five other Rabi crops as a cruel joke on farmers. He said the paltry hike has come amid their growing apprehensions about the abolition of the minimum support price regime following the passage of the new agriculture Bills in Parliament. The farmers …

Govt Announces MSP Hike of Rs 50-300 Per Quintal for Rabi Crops to Placate Angry Farmers
4 years, 6 months ago

Govt Announces MSP Hike of Rs 50-300 Per Quintal for Rabi Crops to Placate Angry Farmers

News 18  

The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in minimum support price for Rabi crops for the 2021-22 season, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced in the Lok Sabha on Monday, in a move aimed at placating angry farmers who fear the recently passed farm bills will end the MSP support. The MSP hike ranges from Rs 50 to Rs 300, …

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