Farming, the backbone of our nation, has become a burden too heavy to bear for many.
Recently, reports revealed that 767 farmers took their own lives, a heartbreaking number that reflects the deep crisis in agriculture.
Why Are Farmers Dying by Suicide?
There are many reasons behind this tragedy:
ЁЯУЙ Debt Trap: Farmers borrow money at high interest and cannot repay due to crop failure or low prices.
ЁЯМз️ Unpredictable Weather: Droughts, floods, and climate change ruin harvests.
ЁЯкЩ Low Crop Prices: Despite hard work, farmers often earn less than what they invest.
ЁЯЪл Lack of Support: Many feel ignored by policies and left alone in their struggle.
Voices That Go Unheard
Every number in the statistic is a person — a father, a mother, a son, a daughter.
Their pain is often invisible, hidden behind smiling faces in fields of gold.
What Can We Do?
We must work together as a society to help our farmers:
ЁЯУв Raise awareness of their struggles.
ЁЯдЭ Support fair prices and loan waivers where needed.
ЁЯТз Invest in irrigation and crop insurance.
ЁЯза Provide mental health support in rural areas.
A Call to Action
As we sit at our tables and enjoy the food on our plates, let’s remember the hands that grew it — and the pain they endure.
Support your local farmers, speak up for better policies, and donate to organizations helping those in need.
Together, we can bring hope back to our fields.
