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World Tobacco Growers’ Day: Ryots urge govt. to cut taxes on domestic products, curb smuggling

FAIFA appeals to govt to reduce high taxation on domestic products & curb smuggled cigarettes. On World Tobacco Growers' Day, FAIFA & ITGA celebrate event to promote positive socio-economic impact of tobacco. Tobacco provides employment to 45.7 million people & generates tax revenues of ₹70,000 crore. Demand for FCV tobacco…

The Hindu

Go in for crop insurance to claim compensation under ‘prevented or failed sowing’ clause, farmers told

The Agriculture Department has urged farmers, who usually cultivate samba paddy in Tiruchi district, to go in for crop insurance so as to be eligible to get compensation under the Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme.

The Hindu

KCR accuses Congress leaders of ‘undermining’ the interests of farmers, flays Tummala Nageswara Rao

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UK accused of plan to further cut cost of bananas at expense of poorest African producers

UK refusing to commit to EU pledge to stop cutting tariffs on big producers despite bananas being as cheap today as three decades ago

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: the industry figures behind ‘declaration of scientists’ backing meat eating

Document used to target top EU officials over environmental and health policies but climate experts view it as propaganda

The Guardian - UK

Wild animal menace: resettlement scheme hardly attractive to farmers in vulnerable areas

Voluntary resettlement scheme in Kozhikode yet to make expected progress due to non-cooperation by upland farmers, delay in allotment of funds. Farmers' organisations claim the scheme doesn't meet their demands, want measures to counter wild animal menace. Scheme offers ₹15 lakh for two hectares with clear title deeds, 500 hectares…

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Karnataka attracted ₹7,59,936 crore investments between 2018-19 and 2022-23: Study

Karnataka attracted investment project proposals worth ₹7,59,936 crore between 2018-19 and 2022-23 and the highest jump was registered in 2022-23 as the State successfully attracted ₹4,51,516 crore projects.

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BJP MP Umesh Jadhav takes exception to the sudden postponement of today’s DISHA meeting in Kalaburagi

MP Umesh Jadhav takes exception to postponement of DISHA meeting in Kalaburagi. He stresses on importance of DISHA & KDP meetings to review progress of works & address district's issues. VP of BJP's State unit Malikayya Guttedar says administration has collapsed in State.

The Hindu

Govt policies 'anti-farming' says new farmers' boss

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

AAP

Biodiversity board eyes innovative solutions to conservation through ideation challenge

KSBB organises 'Biodiversity Ideation Challenge-2023' to invite college students, start-ups & public to come up with innovative solutions to conserve biodiversity & promote sustainable use. Contestants can submit ideas for agrobiodiversity, aquatic biodiversity & forest biodiversity. Last date for registration is Nov 15 & problem statement by Dec 31. Final…

The Hindu

New organic rules announced by USDA tighten restrictions on livestock and poultry producers

Livestock and poultry producers will need to comply with more specific standards if they want to label their products as organic under final rules announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Independent UK

Coffee harvesting begins early in the Agency area of Alluri Sitharama Raju district this year

Coffee harvesting begins early in the Agency area of Alluri Sitharama Raju district this year. About 15,000 tonnes of produce is expected from the crop to be harvested from 2.05 lakh acres. Local farmers want the government to increase the minimum support price to meet the rising expenses.

The Hindu

Karnataka farmers to get six hours of power from October 26

The Karnataka government has instructed electric supply companies to provide six hours of power to rural irrigation pumpsets up from five hours. This is to save the standing crop, mainly sugarcane, that has been affected by scarce rainfall.

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh farm loan waiver announcement raises new questions

Congress announces farm loan waiver in Chhattisgarh; questions raised on policy, political narrative. Government claims initiatives have strengthened rural economy, but loan waiver raises doubts

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Carrots farms v valley: the battle over a water-depleted California region

The Cuyama valley gets only 8in of water a year – and some of the US’s top carrot farms want a bigger share of the increasingly precious resource

WEKU

Growing 'farm to school' movement serves up fresh, local produce to kids

Some school meal programs buy fruit and veggies from local farms, improving kids' diets and supporting the agricultural economy. A boost in federal funds to expand these efforts runs out next year.

The Independent UK

‘All that is missing is a whip’: How Home Office ignored migrant worker abuses on farms

Foreign workers on British farms suffered racism, wage theft, threats and appalling conditions, according to evidence heard by inspectors — but nothing was done. Emiliano Mellino and Matthew Chapman tell the whole story

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Low-welfare eggs from caged hens imported to UK in ‘staggering’ numbers

Exclusive: Concerns grow that post-Brexit trade deals could lead to further decline in quality as battery farm eggs are reintroduced

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ED alleges another scam in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with a face value of ₹175 crore

ED probes money laundering angle in alleged Custom Rice Milling Scam in Chhattisgarh, claims ₹175 crore bribes generated for 'higher powers'. Ex-MD of MARKFED and office-bearer of local rice millers' association accused of increasing special incentive from ₹40 to ₹120 per quintal, collecting kickbacks of ₹175 Crore. ED conducted search…

The Guardian - UK

Lobby groups fought ‘hard and dirty’ against EU ban on caged farm animals

Legislation now appears to be on hold after ferocious pushback from powerful farming lobbies

AAP

Farmers wary of dud deal as EU trade pact talks resume

The trade minister should not sign any pact with the EU that would stop Australians from using names such as feta and prosecco, the farmers federation says.

The Independent UK

Exposed: Secret report on UK modern slavery the Home Office didn’t want you to see

Foreign workers on British farms were allegedly starved, abused, denied medical care and financially exploited — so why did the Home Office try to cover up damning evidence from its own inspections?

The Hindu

No festive cheer for tomato growers; virus attack adds to farmers’ woes

After experiencing record highs, even the beginning of festivities has not brought any relief for tomato growers as the current price for a box of tomato is just ₹50 to ₹120 at the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee

The Hindu

BRS asks people to be wary of Congress promises, gives Karnataka example

BRS leader Jagadish Reddy warns Telangana people not to trust Congress, citing Karnataka's failure to provide 5-hr daytime power supply to agriculture. He highlights how Telangana is providing 24x7 power supply to all categories, while Karnataka is struggling with 15,000 MW demand. He also mentions Congress' intention to provide only…

The Conversation

View from The Hill: China-Australia relations head back to room temperature, with Albanese's November visit

The defrost in China-Australia relations started cautiously after the change of federal government last year. It then sped up, with developments culminating in the formal announcement at the weekend of the date for the much-anticipated visit by Anthony Albanese.

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