A clash occurred near Gumageri village in Kushtagi taluk between local farmers and employees of a private company involved in installing a high-tension power transmission tower. The dispute was connected to the use of agricultural land for the project, with farmers raising concerns over land use and related issues.
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Farmers and activist groups in Koppal held a convention to oppose a proposed steel plant, expressing concerns about its possible impact on agricultural land, farming livelihoods and the local environment. The convention focused on protecting agricultural interests and seeking a farmer-centric approach to land-use decisions.
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Farmers in Koppal district have been using private water tankers to protect pigeon pea (tur dal) crops amid a severe rainfall deficit. More than 17,000 acres of pigeon pea cultivation were reportedly under stress, with farmers in areas such as Talakal village spending additional money to bring water to their fields.
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Farmers from Koppal and Vijayanagara districts announced an indefinite protest demanding the release of water from the Tungabhadra reservoir to the Vijayanagara canal system. Farmers said adequate canal water was essential for protecting crops and meeting agricultural and drinking-water needs in the region.
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Farmers in Koppal district affected by severe drought conditions are set to receive 25% interim crop-insurance relief. The assistance is intended to provide immediate financial support to farmers facing crop losses due to adverse weather conditions.
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Farmers across Koppal district faced difficulties obtaining urea fertilizer as the Kharif sowing season progressed. Long queues, limited supplies and delays related to the mandatory Farmer ID (FID) system added to farmers’ concerns. Some farmers reportedly left copies of RTC records and Aadhaar documents to reserve their place in fertilizer queues.
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A prolonged dry spell in Koppal district affected Kharif crops, with farmers reportedly hiring water tankers to protect their drying fields. Crops including cotton, pulses and oilseeds were affected by the shortage of rainfall, while low water levels in borewells and irrigation tanks added to farmers’ difficulties.
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