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Market Collapse Forces Madhya Pradesh Banana Farmers to Destroy Harvests Amid Economic Crisis
Nov 25, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Banana farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district face devastating economic losses as they're forced to destroy mature crops due to market collapse. With no buyers offering fair prices, farmers like Yashpal Solanki and Satyam Darbar have resorted to uprooting thousands of plants despite months of investment and care. This crisis affects a state that produces 2.5 million metric tons of bananas annually, representing 6.5% of India's total production.
Tragic Aftermath: Madhya Pradesh Farmer Commits Suicide Following Crop Destruction by Unseasonal Rains
Oct 30, 2025 06:00 pm CST
In a heartbreaking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, farmer Kailash Meena took his own life after unseasonal rains destroyed his paddy crop across nine bighas of land. The tragedy sparked community protests leading to government relief measures including financial assistance and loan waivers. Officials attribute the unusual weather to multiple storm systems including Cyclone Montha currently affecting the region, highlighting the severe impact of climate uncertainty on India's vulnerable farming communities.
"Grave Injustice": Rahul Gandhi Writes To PM On Relief Package For Punjab
Sep 18, 2025 12:50 am CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a comprehensive relief package for Punjab, stating that the state has suffered an estimated loss of at least Rs 20,000 crore due to floods.