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Protesting onion traders of Nashik suspend auctions

Onion traders in Maharashtra’s Nashik district announced the suspension of auctions in all APMCs indefinitely, citing the recent decision by the Union government to increase export duty on the kitchen staple by up to 40%

The Hindu

The real cost of farming in S. Africa

"Farming needs substantial investment in on-farm infrastructure and equipment"

Salon

Cauvery dispute: Farmers’ bodies demand removal of DKS as Water Resources Minister

Farmers in Mysuru district staged protests on Sept. 20, blocking roads in Nanjangud & T. Narsipur. They demanded removal of Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar as Water Resources Minister & urged the State govt. to stop releasing water to TN & pay ₹25,000/acre as compensation. Activists also sought independent CWMA &…

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Silk Day: India is ‘closing in’ on China in silk production, says CSRTI Chief

India closing in on China in raw silk prod. CSRTI, Mysuru, contrib. to progress in sericulture, 75 yrs since CSB Act passed. Mulberry multipurpose plant, silkworm hybrids help farmers get higher returns. Silk used in garments, cosmetics, medicine. CSRTI scientists, staff take Resham Diwas pledge to promote sericulture, silk industry.…

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Are export ban, stocking limits on rice and wheat curbing inflation? | Data

Government’s "knee-jerk" steps to curb inflation, such as export bans and duties, are ineffective. A rational trade policy is needed to consider both consumers and producers.

The Hindu

Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices

The declaration of an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather could prove to be another spanner in the works in the fight against inflation.

AAP

How reliant is the world on Indian rice exports?

Rice is the most eaten food globally with half a billion metric tonnes consumed a year.

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India is running out of phosphorus. Does the solution lie in our sewage?

Phosphorus is a non-renewable resource that we are rapidly running out of. This is a big problem because it is an essential ingredient in fertilisers – even as it is a major pollutant. We must address both problems with systemic change, not incremental steps.

The Hindu

Only 2 paise increase in DA for Kerala plantation workers in 33 years, says RTI reply

For 33 years, 3.5 lakh permanent plantation workers in Kerala have seen only 2 paise increase in DA. A complaint has been filed to the Labour Minister demanding a meaningful increase. Trade unions have demanded an increase in wages & allowances for plantation workers. Companies have distributed PLC-approved wages &…

The Hindu

Sir Gordon Conway obituary

Agricultural ecologist who was an early advocate of sustainability and helped shape policy on rural development all over the world

The Guardian - UK

Could we revamp our food system?

"Transforming the $1 trillion dollar global meat market will take time and continued innovation . . ."

Salon

Easy houseplants for neglectful gardeners

The biggest hurdle in caring for a houseplant is often remembering not to neglect it

The Independent UK

Supermarkets urged to act amid warnings British agriculture is ‘on its knees’

An open letter to supermarket bosses claims their buying practices are leaving farmers “struggling to survive”

The Independent UK

CAMPCO seeks minimum support price for rubber growers in Karnataka as farmers are in dire straits

CAMPCO appeals to CM Siddaramaiah to extend minimum support price to rubber growers in Karnataka, as price of natural rubber has dropped by 42%. 60,000 growers cultivate rubber on 55,000 hectares in Karnataka. =

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The Independent UK

Open letter to supermarket bosses warns farmers ‘struggling to survive’

The letter is part of the Get Fair About Farming campaign launched by the Riverford Organic vegetable box firm.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university develops 'sustainable and healthy' alternative to palm oil

RESEARCHERS at a Scottish university have developed a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to palm oil.

The Hindu

Lakhimpur Kheri case | SC relieves monitoring judge, SIT of their responsibilities; says they have become functus officio

SC relieves SIT, Justice Jain of Lakhimpur Kheri killings case duties. Former HC judge monitored probe, SIT had urged UP to appeal against accused's bail. SC granted accused interim bail, imposed conditions to ensure fair trial and victims' right to justice.

The Hindu

Geography graduate in Bihar uses innovate methods to successfully grow capsicums, coriander, mushrooms

Aryan Kumar, 22, left traditional farming for cash crop farming, earning ₹10-12 lakh annually. He uses fibre net to control sunlight, and gets 90% subsidy from Bihar govt. for equipment. He formed an FPO to motivate others, inspiring 10+ villagers to take up cash crop farming. His success has made…

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Sugarcane farmers seek loan waiver

Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka seek waiver on agri loans due to drought. Prolonged water stress affects crops, causing distress & financial hardship. Association demands ₹25K/acre relief & SAP announcement, else will stage indefinite dharna at Vidhana Soudha. Centre criticised for FRP increase & State for Cauvery issue. 10-member team to…

The Independent UK

Lots of indoor farms are shutting down as their businesses struggle. So why are more being built?

Across the country, more indoor farms are launching or expanding even as others founder

The Hindu

India, Brazil begin talks to resolve sugar-related trade dispute at WTO

India and Brazil have started talks to resolve a sugar-related trade dispute at the WTO. Brazil may share ethanol production tech with India, which could help reduce its reliance on oil imports and cut carbon emissions. India is offering something in return, and the US has already ended six trade…

The Independent UK

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

The Hindu

A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard

More improved Genetically Modified food crops are needed to boost the profitability of India’s farmers

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh farmers worried over fall in prices of coconut

Coconut farmers in A.P. are facing a crisis due to a steep fall in prices. A coconut is now fetching ₹6 compared to ₹10-12 in the past. Overhead costs have increased 3-4x & farmers are struggling to recover cultivation costs. Desiccated coconut & pest infestation are further compounding the issue.

The Hindu

Conservation of Ongole breed of cattle gets a fillip, thanks to IVF-ET technology

Ongole breed of cattle, native to Prakasam district, is being revived using IVF-ET tech. Pilot project by State-owned Cattle Breeding Farm has paid off with surrogate cow delivering Ongole calf in field.

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