Dear all Currently, farmers are struggling against low supporting pricing not covering even cost of production in India. Literally thousands of farmers are detained in India, popular media says, particularly in Gujarat as they demand a mere Rs 100 increase over last years’ minimum price. The farmers’ demands were simple and basic. 1) Support Price […]
by Smita Bhagnar, SEWA On behalf of the small and marginal farmers, we are actively working for the cotton farmers as well as on the issue of sharing water for Narmada canal. Gujarat and Maharashtra share about 80% of total cotton production in India. This year, these farmers are facing serious issue of getting proper […]
The Medium Term Cooperation Programme with Farmers’ Organisations in Asia and the Pacific, Phase II (MTCP2) aims to strengthen the capacities of farmers organizations in Asia and the Pacific to deliver better, improved and inclusive services to their members and to engage in effective dialogues with governments, thereby making FOs more viable, responsive and accountable […]