Although they are often the actual cultivators, the lack of land rights among women farmers in Odisha has resulted in chronic distress because they are unable to get government loans or compensation over crop loss Since her husband migrated out of Odisha for work, it fell upon Remati Majhi (25) of Dhamnaguda village in Nuapada […]
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Adverse climatic conditions affect our agriculture: farmers
Sambalpur, Dec 11 (Odisha.in) 90 percent farmers in the state say that their last five years’ production has been less than the peak production level due to the impact of the climate change. The farmers tell this during a people perception survey conducted by Water Initiatives Orissa on climate change impacts on Orissa. The survey […]
Seeds Corporation Duped Farmers
Bargarh,October 17 ( Odisha.in) While the Agriculture Department , yet to identify the officers Invlved In fake seeds production racket, who had allegedly of supplied 1001 pat tent paddy to 22 acre of land in last khariff crops duping farmers of Sarsara and surrounding villages in district, more farmers who had Supply with with The […]
Agriculture and food security in Orissa (Special)
India, since its independence has made rapid strides in agriculture sector. From a state of food shortage in the mid 60s, the country has now come to a stage where it is able to meet its demand. However, with increased population and a technology fatigue, there are increased challenges to make the country a food […]
Patnaik calls for agriculture and rural development
Bhubaneswar, August 15 (Odisha.in) After harping on development of industries for past many years, Orissa Chief Minisrer Naveen Patnaik urged upon the people to participate in making Orissa prosperous, “recording developments in various sectors, particularly in agriculture.” Addressing the State level Independence Day parade at Bhubaneswar Patnaik said that efforts are being made to make […]