Karnataka Farmers

The Karnataka government has launched a 24x7 helpline for cattle breeders and dairy farmers to increase the health and productivity of livestock in the state.

A farmer's query about cuts in PDS rice allotment has led to a harsh, insensitive response from a minister in Karnataka. Umesh Katti, the state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, lashed out when a farmer quizzed him.

Amid the protest by farmers at the borders of Delhi against the three central farm laws, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait urged farmers in Karnataka to organise a protest in the state similar to the one in the national capital and gherao Bengaluru from all sides.

A young farmer in Karnataka has cultivated yellow watermelons in his field, and they are apparently sweeter than their usual red counterparts.

Thousands of people hit the streets in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru in show of support for protesting farmers in Delhi, where one person died as clashes erupted after the Republic day tractor rally took a chaotic turn.

Farmers' organisations in Karnataka are hoping that thousands will gather in the state capital Bengaluru for a rally against the centre's agriculture laws.

As the deadlock between the farmers and the centre over the three contentious farm laws continues, the Karnataka Congress today took out a huge rally in the state capital Bengaluru against the legislations.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today performed a delicate act over the ongoing farmers' agitation against the new agricultural laws: On one hand, he asked the Narendra Modi government to "protect India's international reputation" by solving the issue earlier. Yet, the Janata Dal Secular leader also asked the protesters to give Defen...

The leader of the opposition in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah of the Congress, today launched another direct attack on the BJP-led government over its anti-cow slaughter bill, describing it as "unscientific" and "against the interest of farmers".

Farmers in Karnataka on Wednesday continued their protest against the three agriculture laws passed by the Centre recently.

A case has been registered against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in Karnataka over her tweet allegedly targeting farmers protesting against the central farm laws, police said today.

Thousands of farmers across BJP-ruled Karnataka joined the countrywide protest against the new farm laws this morning. Their other grouse was against changes to the land acquisition act -- which makes it easier for non-farmers to buy agricultural land -- and amendments to the APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committees) Act, which lists rules for ...

Pro-farmer organisations backed by a number of other social and political outfits today staged protests across Karnataka over the amendments to the APMC and land reforms act.

Farmer groups in Karnataka have called for a statewide bandh on Mondayto protest five controversial agriculture-related legislations - three passed by parliament last week (and signed into law by President Ram Nath Kovind today) and two passed by the state Assembly on Saturday.

Amid a walkout by the opposition Congress and JD(S), the Karnataka assembly on Saturday approved an amendment to the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act, which allows private players to directly approach farmers to purchase agricultural produce.

The Karnataka government has launched a 24x7 helpline for cattle breeders and dairy farmers to increase the health and productivity of livestock in the state.

A farmer's query about cuts in PDS rice allotment has led to a harsh, insensitive response from a minister in Karnataka. Umesh Katti, the state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, lashed out when a farmer quizzed him.

Amid the protest by farmers at the borders of Delhi against the three central farm laws, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait urged farmers in Karnataka to organise a protest in the state similar to the one in the national capital and gherao Bengaluru from all sides.

A young farmer in Karnataka has cultivated yellow watermelons in his field, and they are apparently sweeter than their usual red counterparts.

Thousands of people hit the streets in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru in show of support for protesting farmers in Delhi, where one person died as clashes erupted after the Republic day tractor rally took a chaotic turn.

Farmers' organisations in Karnataka are hoping that thousands will gather in the state capital Bengaluru for a rally against the centre's agriculture laws.

As the deadlock between the farmers and the centre over the three contentious farm laws continues, the Karnataka Congress today took out a huge rally in the state capital Bengaluru against the legislations.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today performed a delicate act over the ongoing farmers' agitation against the new agricultural laws: On one hand, he asked the Narendra Modi government to "protect India's international reputation" by solving the issue earlier. Yet, the Janata Dal Secular leader also asked the protesters to give Defen...

The leader of the opposition in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah of the Congress, today launched another direct attack on the BJP-led government over its anti-cow slaughter bill, describing it as "unscientific" and "against the interest of farmers".

Farmers in Karnataka on Wednesday continued their protest against the three agriculture laws passed by the Centre recently.

A case has been registered against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in Karnataka over her tweet allegedly targeting farmers protesting against the central farm laws, police said today.

Thousands of farmers across BJP-ruled Karnataka joined the countrywide protest against the new farm laws this morning. Their other grouse was against changes to the land acquisition act -- which makes it easier for non-farmers to buy agricultural land -- and amendments to the APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committees) Act, which lists rules for ...

Pro-farmer organisations backed by a number of other social and political outfits today staged protests across Karnataka over the amendments to the APMC and land reforms act.

Farmer groups in Karnataka have called for a statewide bandh on Mondayto protest five controversial agriculture-related legislations - three passed by parliament last week (and signed into law by President Ram Nath Kovind today) and two passed by the state Assembly on Saturday.

Amid a walkout by the opposition Congress and JD(S), the Karnataka assembly on Saturday approved an amendment to the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act, which allows private players to directly approach farmers to purchase agricultural produce.