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Malaysians urged not to panic-buy local rice after import prices rise substantially

Malaysia’s government says enough rice is available despite recent panic-buying of locally produced rice that led to empty shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

PM’s pre-poll promise of Turmeric Board for State spiced with uncertainty

Although India is the largest producer and consumer of turmeric in the world, there is good demand for it in many Asian and other countries that use it as a cooking agent and for cosmetic uses.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Natural farming is key to achieving a healthy society, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy on October 2 (Monday) said that natural farming was catching up fast as it was being viewed as a tool for achieving a healthy society. The Chief Secretary was on a field visit to the areas where organic crops were being grown in…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

UK retailers urged to join action that ensures banana workers earn living wage

Fairtrade International is launching the initiative aiming to achieve living wages, living incomes and resilient banana supply chains.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Coconut farmers plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation tomorrow

Karnataka coconut farmers, supported by KRRS, plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation to demand MSP of ₹20,000/quintal from Centre & ₹5,000/quintal from State. Farmers allege anti-farmer import-export policy & NAFED's poor quality restrictions have caused copra price collapse. They also demand halt to edible oil & coconut product imports, procurement of…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Activists hail Swaminathan’s contribution to sustainable growth of farm sector

M.B. Patil hails M.S. Swaminathan's contribution to sustainable development of agriculture; scholar & activist R.K. Hudgi says he attained immortality; activist Meenakshi Bali recalls his push for greater importance to women in farm sector; activists pay tribute to Swaminathan's work for farmers & country.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Manipur to compensate farmers hit by ethnic violence with ₹38-crore package

The total income loss for Manipur in the farm sector during the violence was estimated at ₹226.5 crore

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Govt. decision not to raise paddy procurement price angers farmers

Farmers blame State government for refusing to give Centre’s additional share of ₹1.43

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

PM Modi announces setting up of National Turmeric Board, tribal university in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of a National Turmeric Board in Telangana and also ₹900 crore Sammakka-Sarakka Central Tribal University in Mulug in Telangana, among other projects he commissioned

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Tamil Nadu: Farmer association stage protest on railway track over Cauvery water row

The National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association held a protest on a railway track in Trichy on Sunday, demanding the release of the Cauvery water in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 1, 2023