Uchana Kalan on government aid

Farmers in Haryana's Jind district are taking action ahead of the upcoming assembly elections by forming a 37-member committee to identify a consensus candidate, aiming to challenge the long-standing political dominance of the Chautala and Birender families. In Florida, the Biden administration's announcement of $2 billion in aid for Black farmers is being met with skepticism, as many feel the support comes too late after enduring systemic discrimination and land loss. Meanwhile, white commercial farmers in Zimbabwe are rejecting government-proposed Treasury Bonds as compensation for land expropriation, citing inadequate terms compared to previous agreements. In the U.S., farmers face extreme weather challenges, transitioning from drought to heavy rainfall, which has affected crop yields and planting schedules. Farmers like Matt Miles in Arkansas are adapting their strategies based on past experiences, while others in North Carolina are experiencing a drastic recovery in crop conditions due to recent rains. Overall, these articles highlight the ongoing struggles and responses of farmers in various regions amid political, economic, and environmental pressures.