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India cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the US

Hoping to stave off inflationary pressures on a diet staple, the Indian government is banning exports of non-Basmati white rice varieties

The Independent UK

ICC meeting to be convened shortly to decide on water release for crops

Mysuru district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa said here on Saturday that the Irrigation Consultative Committee (ICC) meeting will be convened shortly to decide on discharge of water from the dams for crops. He was speaking to mediapersons in the city after distribution of seeds to farmers. Mr. Mahadevappa said this…

The Hindu

Dairy farmers quit in fury amid UK price squeeze and rising costs

While supermarkets slash the price of milk, soaring energy bills and labour shortages are endangering the industry’s future

The Guardian - UK

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TV star George Lamb launches ‘world’s first guilt-free beer’ with London brewery

Big Brother star George Lamb and a south London brewery have launched what claims to be the world’s first offset-free carbon negative beer.

Evening Standard

Guide farmers in growing climate-resilient crops, says MLA

Newly-elected MLA for Melkote Darshan Puttanaiah on Friday told the officials of the Department of Agriculture to guide farmers in cultivating climate-resilient crops that help them deal with the losses they incur over their crops getting destroyed by either deficit or excessive rains.

The Hindu

Cronos Group (CRON) vs. ICL Group (ICL): Which Stocks Is a Better Buy?

The agriculture industry is poised for long-term growth, supported by the rapid adoption of agricultural mechanization and government support. While leading agriculture stocks Cronos Group (CRON) and ICL Group (ICL) should benefit from the industry tailwinds, let us determine which stock is the better buy.

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Data | Why India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations the most

Panic-stricken Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States rushed to grocery stores and supermarkets to hoard bags of rice, specifically sona masuri rice, after the Indian government’s decision to ban the export of non-basmati white rice. The ban aimed to ensure adequate availability and control rising prices in the Indian…

The Hindu

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Lessons in sustainability on college campus

With its volley of diverse agricultural projects, Sree Narayana Polytechnic College, Kottiyam, has been declared as a green campus and the first polytechnic college in the State to achieve the feat

The Hindu

British crop yields rise despite cut in fertiliser use, research finds

Fertiliser use on key crops down more than a quarter on 2010-19 average, while yields increased 2.4%

The Guardian - UK

Avian flu: What are the symptoms and how common is the virus among humans?

Avian influenza has been detected in two British poultry workers as virus rages in Europe

The Independent UK

As these farmworkers' children seek a different future, who will pick the crops?

U.S. farms have faced worker shortages for years. Now compounding the problem: The children of farmworkers are leaving the fields, forcing farm owners to look to other countries for labor.

WEKU

Ban on rice exports unlikely to affect T.N. rice producers

The ban imposed by the Central government on the export of rice (excluding basmati and parboiled) is unlikely to immediately affect rice producers in Tamil Nadu or Tamils living abroad, as both the export of rice from T.N. and the consumption of rice by Indians abroad is predominantly parboiled.

The Hindu

Tobacco is bad for health, but cultivators won’t shun the crop

Tobacco is a remunerative crop and thousands of farmers, particularly in Mysuru and parts of adjoining Hassan district, depend on it. Convincing them to switch to other crops has not been easy.

The Hindu

Nature takes firm root in these veggie farms

Most kitchen gardens at Kanjikuzhy in Alappuzha sport lush vegetable and fruit crops, cultivated organically. The grama panchayat’s initiative has brought in good profits, better health. The farmers are not averse to experiments either. However, climate change is prompting second thoughts

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Israel And Ivory Coast Sign Framework Agreement On Agriculture, Water, And Technology

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen leads business delegation to strengthen ties and counter terrorism in West Africa.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Conversation

Pesticides are harming Nigeria: it’s time to update the law

The European Union has banned the use of several pesticides, and heavily restricted others. This is because of their potential health effects or environmental contamination, or because there’s not enough data to be sure that they aren’t harmful. Over 50% of these pesticides are still registered in Nigeria, however.

The Hindu

Water level goes up to 54.138 tmcft at Tungabhadra Reservoir

Good rainfall in Tungabhadra catchment area has led to satisfactory inflow into Tungabhadra Reservoir for 10 days, increasing storage from 3.911 tmcft to 54.138 tmcft. Farmers in command areas are hopeful of water release soon, with irrigation activities gathering momentum. Incessant rainfall in Kalyana Karnataka has caused damage to 23…

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‘Bacteria wilt’ poses a grave threat to tomato crop in Andhra Pradesh’s Madanapalle region

Horticulture Dept. launches awareness camps in Chittoor & Annamayya districts to tackle 'bacteria wilt', a deadly disease for tomato, eggplant, chilli & potato. Yield in Madanapalle, Asia's largest tomato belt, has hit rock bottom. Remedial measures include crop rotation & sowing of tolerant varieties. Inclement weather has delayed crop cutting.…

The Hindu

6,000 farmers committed suicide in TS under KCR watch: Kishan Reddy

The Hindu

Registration deadline for kuruvai package will be extended: T.N. CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extends deadline for Kuruvai Special Package scheme to August 15. Meeting with Minister for Agriculture and senior officials to enable farmers to avail benefits. Previous AIADMK government extended 2.20 lakh agricultural power connections, DMK government gave 1.5 lakh connections in two years.

The Hindu

Explained | The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023

The Hindu explains the Jan Vishwas Bill which seeks to decriminalise minor offences under 42 Acts to reduce compliance burden and promote ease of living and doing business. The Bill will be taken up in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The Hindu

Congress looks to harvest votes with Krishak Nyay Yojana in M.P.

Congress to launch 'Krishak Nyay Yojana' in MP, offering loan waivers, free electricity, 12 hrs power supply & withdrawal of police cases against farmers. Scheme to benefit 37 lakh farmers & resume loan waiver scheme announced in 2018. BJP accused of harassing farmers & not providing enough relief.

The Hindu

The happy apple growers of Himachal

The government’s decision to sell apples by weight and not box will benefit them

The Hindu

Amidst rising demand for Mysore Silk saris, Minister asks KSIC to double production

Min. Venkatesh urges KSIC to double production of Mysore Silk saris & other silk products. Notices served on those misrepresenting saris. Prices of cocoons improved & expected to rise further. Sericulture promoted as alternative to tobacco. No decision on budget silk saris yet.

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