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Prices of tomato expected to come down with increase in arrival of new crop from Maharashtra: Govt to Rajya Sabha

The prices of tomato is expected to come down with the increase in arrival of new crop from Nasik, Naryangoan and Aurangabad belt in Maharashtra and also from Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tomato effect: Tamarind prices up, but farmers in Karnataka not a happy lot

Tomato prices remain high, while tamarind prices also increasing. Farmers not happy as brokers getting profit. Harvesting and processing tamarind a challenge due to labour cost, lack of tech. Farmers giving trees on lease, shifting to areca nut. Govt should take decision on cold storage to help tamarind growers in…

The Hindu

Tomato prices expected to fall after higher supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, says Centre

Tomato prices expected to fall due to higher supply from Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh. Govt procuring tomatoes to make them available at affordable prices in Delhi-NCR, Bihar & Rajasthan. MIS implemented to protect growers from distress sale. Prices shot up to ₹200-250/kg due to monsoon rains & logistics disruptions. Average…

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Ban on white rice export may not impact A.P. farmers much, say experts

Union govt bans export of white rice to control rising food grain prices; AP farmers unlikely to be impacted; exporters concerned; MSP increase, local consumption to help stabilize prices; 5% decrease in long grain rice expected.

The Hindu

Odisha launches interest free crop loan up to Rs. 1 lakh

Odisha Cabinet approves Rs. 5700 crore for interest-free crop loans up to Rs. 1 lakh & 2% interest for loans above Rs. 1 lakh-Rs. 3 lakh. 32.43 lakh small & marginal farmers to avail 0% interest rate. Rs. 250 crore allocated for construction of 10,000 VSS buildings in 4 yrs.

The Hindu

Textile mills call off strike after talks with Ministers

Textile mills in Tamil Nadu have called off strike following talks with government on July 21. They demanded support to bring down production cost and the government has said it will consider the industry demands.

The Hindu

Nandini milk price expected to go up by ₹3 a litre from August 1

Karnataka govt approves ₹ 3 hike in Nandini milk prices; increase to come into effect after State Cabinet clearance. KMF president says decision aimed to strengthen co-op dairy sector, financial benefit to be passed on to milk farmers.

The Hindu

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Governor calls upon students to contribute towards India’s development

Gov. Gehlot urges fresh agri/horti grads to make India "Vishwa Guru" in 25 yrs. He suggests they become job-givers, not seekers, and use tech to enhance yield/income. Minister Cheluvarayaswamy also calls for making agri commercially successful. 28 students receive gold medals, incl. Kavya M.D. who is preparing for civil services.

The Hindu

Govt. mulls law to check use of fraudulent weighing machines by private sugar factories

Govt. plans new law to regulate private sugar factories in Karnataka. Minister said factories have been operating without permission & cheating cane growers. Govt. to install automatic weighing machines & take stern action against those involved in fraudulent methods. Families from other States depend on cane harvest & get lesser…

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Dip in number of farmer suicides in State, and more

The Hindu

These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone

Washington state is among a handful of states with new laws granting farmworkers the right to earn time-and-a-half for overtime work. But for many workers, things haven't turned out as expected.

WEKU

Does Your Trust Have an Environmental Indemnification Clause?

Trusts that include farmland, industrial or commercial property could have this clause, so it’s important to know what it means and why it's there.

Kiplinger

India’s ban on rice exports raises fear of global food price rises

Attempt to curb domestic inflation behind country’s decision on non-basmati white rice

The Guardian - UK

Have we reached peak fish?

Humans are eating more seafood than ever, and we are removing fish from the ocean at a far greater rate than they can replenish. What can be done?

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The Hindu

The real price of tomato farming

Tomato traders from across India flock to Kolar, Karnataka. Prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, with a 15 kg box selling for ₹2,200. Farmers are suffering losses due to leaf curl disease, with yields reduced by 30-40%. Input costs have also increased, leading to further losses. The Union govt. and…

Zenger

Trump Media SPAC Faces Setbacks As SEC Settles Fraud Charges

Digital World Acquisition misled investors by not disclosing discussions with Trump-led media company, SEC finds.

The Independent UK

SEC announces settlement with merger partner of Trump’s Truth Social app

The SEC had already announced a $18m settlement

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Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to check price rise

Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to ensure availability in domestic market & curb price rise.

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France’s main grain port of Rouen adjusts to impacts of war in Ukraine

France’s primary grain export port is 100 kilometres away from the open sea – close to farmers, who have seen fluctuations in demand for wheat and other grains since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia’s recent pullout of the Black Sea grain deal, right at the start of France’s…

The National (Scotland)

Post-Brexit trade deals could see Scots farm incomes drop and job losses, study shows

Farm incomes could fall by up to 60 per cent with job losses also predicted, a report looking at the impact of the UK’s post-Brexit trade deals on…

Tribune News Service

Got milk? This Kansas senator says schools aren’t offering the right kind

WASHINGTON -- A glass sat in front of Sen. Roger Marshall in a Senate hearing on food policy this February. On the outside, an etching of the Kansas State University mascot. On the inside, whole milk.

The Hindu

Gov’t cuts price of subsidised tomato to ₹70 per kg

Union Govt reduces subsidised tomato prices to ₹70/kg from ₹80/kg to provide relief to consumers. All-India avg. retail price is ₹119.29/kg, max. ₹245/kg, min. ₹40/kg.

Tribune News Service

USDA, states join forces to fight grocery ‘price gouging’

The Agriculture Department will work with attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to address anticompetitive markets in agriculture and related industries that result in higher prices and fewer choices for consumers and producers, the Biden administration said Wednesday.

The Hindu

Explained | Why are tomato prices still high?

Tomato prices have been volatile in India, with extreme weather conditions and low commercial realisation of the crop leading to a dip in production. Policy experts suggest improving value and supply chains, eliminating middlemen, and encouraging cultivation in poly houses and greenhouses to reduce price volatility.

The Guardian - US

Guatemalan boy dies in Mississippi poultry plant accident

Duvan Perez, 16, dies at Mar-Jac factory in Hattiesburg amid rollback of child labor laws across several US states

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