It is used for transplanting paddy seedling into main field. It is two type, riding type and walking type. Riding type is power driven. It can transp...
Indian onion farmers faced significant financial losses in 2025. The Maharashtra State Onion Growers Farmers' Association alleges government market intervention and buffer stock policies caused prices to fall below production costs. Farmers are demanding compensation through direct subsidies. They warn of widespread protests, including market shutdowns and agitations, if their demands are not met.
India's booming rice exports are depleting groundwater in key agricultural states, forcing farmers to drill deeper borewells at increasing costs. Government subsidies for water-intensive rice cultivation discourage shifts to less thirsty crops, despite fledgling state efforts to promote alternatives like millets. This unsustainable practice has global implications due to India's significant role in the world rice market.