In recent months farmers have intensified their struggle against the central government and its policies which favor corporations over the millions of small farmers in India.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) continues to build unity amongst farmers’ organizations in its struggle against the pro-corporate agriculture policies of the Narendra Modi government.

Since 2020, Indian farmers have been agitating against repeated attempts by the ultra right-wing BJP-led government to open the country’s agricultural sector to big corporations.

Farmers have been protesting the failure of successive governments to compensate farmers for land lost to urbanization and development projects.

A report by Financial Accountability Network India reveals how the promises made to farmers by the ruling BJP in previous elections – doubling their income, a sustainable minimum support price and more —were never met

Ashok Dhawale, president of the farmers’ organization, AIKS, talks about their movements across the country and identifies the issues that bind these struggles. He also talks about the political dimensions of the farmers’ protests

In today’s episode, we bring you stories of Brazilian President Lula’s visit to the US, the continuing drama over the Chinese weather balloon, and the latest from the Indian farmers’ struggle