The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

State may soon provide rice instead of cash: Muniyappa

Karnataka Govt resumes talks with rice-growing States to procure rice for Anna Bhagya scheme. State was paying beneficiaries ₹34/kg for additional 5kg rice. Centre declined to provide rice. Negotiations on for transportation of rice from neighboring States. State transferred ₹566-644cr to beneficiaries' accounts in July-Oct. ₹10,000cr set aside for payment…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under two years’

Researchers analysed the UK’s direct import of seven ‘forest risk’ commodities, including palm oil, soy and cattle products.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says power situation back to normal, demand increased by 43% in 2023 versus 2022

From next year, power supply to IP sets of farmers will be through solarisation of EIP feeders. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, “This will help in providing power supply to farmers during the day time.”

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

More young women are choosing a career in agriculture

More young women and people from multicultural backgrounds are choosing agriculture as a career, an analysis of census data over the past 15 years shows.

AAP · Nov 4, 2023

Country diary: A different winter on the farm, for us and the cattle

Westmorland Borrowdale, Cumbria: I head out to find them – they can be difficult to spot in such an extensive landscape, despite their distinctive wide belt

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023

Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says

A shortage of half-pint milk cartons is affecting school meals in cafeterias across the U.S. School officials from New York to California are scrambling for backup options after a main supplier of cartons said demand has outstripped supply

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

‘It’s an abomination’: battle brewing over proposed US laws to protect pesticide companies

Exclusive: Even as juries decide against a herbicide maker, proposed industry-backed measures would limit lawsuits and local use restrictions

The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023

Gene-edited chickens could stop bird flu

Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Karnataka Minister expects farm mechanisation, integrated farming to fetch higher income to farmers

Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy says the Congress government in Karnataka is committed to welfare of farmers.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition 1.

Supporters of the amendment say it will protect farmers as the state’s largest cities continue to grow. Opponents suggest the amendment is too broad and ambiguous.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 3, 2023