Highest in nation, arround 283 farmers died in K’taka state in 2018

(G.N.S) Dt. 28 Bengaluru Between April 1 and August 31, at least one farmer committed suicide every 12 hours in Karnataka, notwithstanding various efforts by the state to address issues causing agrarian distress. Barring Bengaluru Urban, all other districts reported farmer suicides during this period. According to the agriculture department,