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A timeline of the farmers’ protest and the events that followed since the enactment of the three farm laws by the Centre

While lakhs of farmers across the country are demanding compensation for damaged crops, agriculturists and experts say the only viable solution to a large farming economy like India is to shift focus on long-term solutions. Bhaswati Sengupta writes for The Probe.

The Union Government may have revoked the contentious farm laws but did the government keep the assurances made to the farmers' unions? Farmers' associations across the country say the government has reneged on its words, writes Jayanta Bhattacharya.

A month ago, farmer Gulzar Ahmad Akhoon told us that he would attempt suicide if he was not paid compensation for his land that was “forcibly acquired by the government”. After The Probe’s report and follow-ups, Gulzar finally received his compensation. But many more farmers are waiting in line for their dues—an impact story by Raja Muzaffar Bhat.

Nearly 500 families of farmers have been waiting for compensation for the last eight years after their land was acquired by the Army in Karewa Damodar near Srinagar Airport. The Probe’s Raja Muzaffar has accessed exclusive documents that show how the farmers have not been paid the compensation they deserved for their agricultural land.

Indian Army assures Kashmiri farmers that compensation would be released for land acquisition near Srinagar airport. This after The Probe reported on how nearly 500 families of farmers have been waiting for compensation for the last eight years after their land was acquired by the Army in Karewa Damodar near Srinagar airport.