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Karnataka farmers oppose further release of water to Tamil Nadu

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Association have opposed any further release of water from the reservoirs to Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Farmers’ body demands immediate intervention of State, Central governments

KRRS, in association with Hasiru Sene, demand govt. intervention to address farmers' issues incl. cost of farming, price fall, debt, WTO benefits & BT mustard. They protested illegal land acquisition in Devanahalli & met CM Siddaramaiah to discuss their demands.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Future course of action on Cauvery issue after discussion with CM and Dy.CM, says Cheluvarayaswamy

While KRRS leader and Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah has described the postponement of the hearing of the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to September 21 by the Supreme Court as a “big blow” to the State’s interests, Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy has assured that a suitable…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

KRRS protests CWRC directive on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

At the rate of 5,000 cusecs per day, about 7 TMC ft of water will be discharged while the available quantum of water in the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir is around 24 TMC ft. This includes 4 tmc ft of dead storage.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

KRRS urges Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to declare drought in Karnataka for 2023-24

Delegation of KRRS farmers urged CM Siddaramaiah to declare drought in Karnataka due to poor monsoon rains. They asked Centre to abide by State's decision and release funds. Last 19 yrs, State faced 11 droughts & 4 floods, causing difficulties to farmers. KRRS also sought amendments to Sugar (Control) Order…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Farmers seek assured water supply for paddy cultivation

KRRS seeks ICC directives to release water for paddy cultivation. Farmers need assurance of water supply to take up sowing in July/August. Water should be released in phase-wise manner to fill up lakes/waterbodies, recharge groundwater. KRRS urges district admin to ensure sugarcane factories clear arrears to farmers or face agitation.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Activists flag new threat to Eco-Sensitive Zones from amendment to Land Reforms Act

Karnataka's amendment to Land Reforms Act allowing non-agriculturists to buy agricultural land near Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) of national parks & wildlife sanctuaries is a threat to wildlife & environment. Activists & farmers have raised concerns of commercial exploitation & human-wildlife conflict. Brochures of "eco farms" reveal their real purpose of…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Karnataka announces support price of ₹1,250 per quintal for copra

While the price of copra in the open market in 2022 was ₹19,000 per quintal, it has fallen to ₹7,500 per quintal this year.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

KRRS demands increase in support price for copra

Contending that the minimum support price (MSP) for copra fixed by the Centre was far less than the cost of cultivation, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has sought an immediate increase in the MSP and financial assistance by the State government.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023