New farmers' body All India Farmers Alliance set up
Think tank Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) has set up a new national level farmers’ body All India Farmers Alliance (IAFA) to raise farmers’ issues. About 44 farmer bodies from across the country are on IAFA's board. The new body is planning to rope in commodity bourses, farmers producer organisation and 'Kisan clubs' going forward, a statement said.