#farmers

Kakching Farmers Demand Immediate Closure of Sekmai Barrage Gates

Farmers in Kakching district protest the release of irrigation water, demanding officials close the Sekmai Barrage gates to save their paddy crops.

Ranjana Devi • 29 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches Digital Marketplace to Connect Farmers and Buyers

Meghalaya’s new digital platform links cash crop farmers with buyers across 12 districts, aiming to cut out middlemen and stabilize market prices.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026

Tawang Farmers Trial High-Yielding Millet Varieties

Experts from ICAR-VPKAS and KVK Tawang introduced new finger millet tech and gear to local farmers across the district from August 17 to 26.

Tani M • 27 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Border Residents Caught in Territorial Standoff

Lawmakers urge immediate protection for farmers and border communities facing land disputes, administrative turnover, and delayed infrastructure projects.

Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026

Arunachal Palm Oil Farmers Protest Delayed Pay and Poor Infrastructure

Palm oil farmers in Arunachal Pradesh report payment delays and missing collection hubs. They are now demanding better financial oversight and support.

Tani M • 22 Aug 2026

Assam Launches Multilingual Helpline for Power Project Residents

Assam officials launched a multilingual farmer helpline to assist residents affected by the NERES XXV power transmission project across four districts.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026

Jaintia National Council Demands Protection for Lum Syrman Farmers

The Jaintia National Council is demanding the Meghalaya government protect Lum Syrman farmers from land disputes linked to a new Shree Cement project.

NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026

North Garo Hills banana farmers ship first bulk load to Patna

Thirty-five North Garo Hills farmers shipped 15 tonnes of bananas to Patna, testing a new model to boost bargaining power and end local distress sales.

NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026

Hills Farmer Union demands answers on Byrnihat police extortion

The Hills Farmer Union gave Byrnihat police ten days to explain alleged illegal fees collected from livestock transporters or face suspension demands.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

Peren Farmers Train on Ginger and Naga King Chilli Profitability

Officials gathered 103 farmers in Peren to teach organic ginger and Naga King Chilli cultivation techniques to boost local agricultural income.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Rejects Blanket Minimum Prices for Agricultural Goods

Agriculture Minister Timothy D Shira rejected universal support prices, opting instead for cold storage and processing units to stabilize crop earnings.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026

Tripura Minister Says Agriculture Is The State's Economic Backbone

Tripura minister Ratan Lal Nath says development hinges on farmers, citing major infrastructure investments to boost local market access and production.

Ayan Debbarma • 30 Jul 2026

Nagaland Horticulture Department Launches Commercial Floriculture Mission

Nagaland officials launched a new project to boost income by helping farmers commercially grow high-value Anthurium and Lilium flowers across four districts.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026

Officials and Farmers Tackle Razeba Cabbage Crisis

Officials and private partners met in Zhaveme on July 24 to fix marketing issues for Phek district cabbage farmers facing a severe sales disruption.

Naro Jamir • 28 Jul 2026

Kalyanpur Launches Boro Paddy Procurement at Support Price

Kalyanpur began its Boro paddy procurement drive Monday, aiming for 510 metric tonnes at Rs 23.69 per kilogram to ensure fair pay for local farmers.

Nihar Jamatia • 27 Jul 2026

Lyngdoh Targets KHADC Oversight in Cabbage Price Crisis

Ampareen Lyngdoh demands accountability from the KHADC as cabbage farmers give away crops for free due to plummeting market prices in Shillong.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Mawryngkneng MLA Demands State Price Protection for Meghalaya Farmers

MLA Heavingstone Kharpran urged Meghalaya to provide Rs 4,000 in additional aid to farmers to combat severe price crashes and mounting financial debt.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

UDP Urges Action as Meghalaya Farmers Face Market Price Collapse

Titosstarwell Chyne wants the state to enforce the 2020 Agri Marketing Act to stop farmers from dumping unsold crops due to crashing vegetable prices.

NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Pineapples Hit Bengaluru Through Swiggy Instamart

Meghalaya pineapples are now available on Swiggy Instamart in Bengaluru, connecting Jirang organic farmers directly to urban consumers for better prices.