paddy procurement
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Presents Three Critical Demands for Farmers Ahead of PM Modi's Coimbatore Visit
Nov 18, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urgently requested support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the state's farmers struggling with a bumper paddy harvest. As Modi prepares to visit Coimbatore for the South India Natural Farming Summit, Stalin has outlined three specific demands: increased procurement targets, relaxed moisture content norms, and modified packaging requirements to address the crisis affecting Tamil Nadu's agricultural sector.
TVK Chief Vijay Condemns DMK Government Over Farmer Crisis Following Rain Damage in Tamil Nadu
Oct 28, 2025 08:13 pm CST
Actor-politician Vijay has publicly challenged Tamil Nadu's DMK government for failing to protect farmers' harvests damaged by recent rainfall. The TVK founder presented six critical questions regarding delayed paddy procurement and inadequate preventative measures, warning that growing public discontent could lead to the DMK's removal from power. DMK officials defended their actions, noting they had procured 10.40 lakh metric tonnes of paddy and remain committed to supporting farmers.
Chhattisgarh Paddy Procurement Standoff: Farmers Demand Earlier Start as Political Tensions Rise
Oct 07, 2025 10:06 pm CST
Chhattisgarh's paddy procurement has become a political flashpoint as farmers demand purchases begin November 1 instead of the government's proposed November 15 start date. With 2.7 million farmers awaiting better rates and timely procurement, the delay threatens crop quality while opposition Congress accuses the BJP government of betraying farmer interests in this crucial agricultural issue that has previously influenced electoral outcomes.