India - Farmers urge state to pay their crop insurance premium

21.11.2016 282 views
Demonetization has paralyzed the activities of Primary Agriculture Credit Cooperative Societies (PACCS) across the state, restricting farmers from going about routine business including the remittance of premium for crop insurance. Since PACCS are not accepting the old notes, farmers have appealed to the state government to pay the entire premium for crop insurance on behalf of farmres, irrespective of the crop they have raised.
The farming community in the delta region is already in great distress due to the scarcity of water. The depressing situation has already claimed the lives of 11 farmers in the delta region. The only consolation for them is insurance. But due to the scrapping of old notes, farmers are unable even to buy insurance.
"Since all PACCSs have temporarily stopped routine transactions as per the government order, we are unable to remit crop insurance premium. Neither can we get a loan from the bank. Even though the government has extended the last date for submitting applications from November 30 to December 15, we have no money to remit the same," said P Kaliaperumal, a farmer from Nanjikottai in Thanjavur.
Floods had devastated all the fields in delta districts in 2009, said Swamimalai R Vimalnathan, Secretary, Thanjavur District Cauvery Delta Farmers Protection Association. "During the DMK regime, several appeals had been made by farmers, asking the DMK government to remit the premium amount on behalf of farmers. The government took a note of our appeal and remitted the entire premium to the Centre," he said.
Source - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
16.03.2026

India - Sat Sharma raises issue of crop damage compensation for farmers in J&K

The schemes provide comprehensive risk coverage and financial protection to farmers, ensuring that they are not left helpless in the face of agricultural losses.

16.03.2026

Young Innovators Cultivating the Future of Italian Agriculture

It is a determined group representing cutting-edge, highly innovative agriculture. These are farms led by young entrepreneurs for whom the first challenge is technology, from drones to blockchain.

16.03.2026

EU launches platform to promote women in agriculture

The European Commission has launched the ‘Women in Farming’ platform, a new initiative designed to empower women in agriculture and promote equal opportunities in rural communities.

16.03.2026

Bangladesh - Sudden rain deals fresh blow to Rangpur potato farmers

A sudden spell of rain and gusty winds has dealt a fresh blow to potato farmers in Rangpur division, who were already struggling with a sharp fall in market prices.

16.03.2026

India - IRRI’s Effort Recognized for Strengthening Drought Resilience and Farmer Incomes in Odisha

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), Government of Odisha, recognised IRRI for its efforts to strengthen drought resilience in Balangir district.  

16.03.2026

Canada - Wool pellets open new markets for Manitoba sheep farmers

Pellets from waste wool may be a new revenue stream for sheep farmers, while offering a sustainable soil amendment for horticulture.

15.03.2026

Ukraine - Some areas in Dnipropetrovsk region lost 100% of winter rapeseed and barley

During the first decade of March, there was still ground frost in most of the territory of Dnipropetrovsk region, by the end of the decade the ground thawed completely. This was reported by the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Hydrometeorological Center on Facebook.

15.03.2026

“Storm damage hits Portuguese strawberry crop, but high prices offset losses”

"It was strange. We've now had three rainy days with temperatures around 8 degrees in a short period, something I had only experienced for two days in the 18 years I've been in Portugal," Wim de Weert recalls.