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CAMPCO seeks minimum support price for rubber growers in Karnataka as farmers are in dire straits

CAMPCO appeals to CM Siddaramaiah to extend minimum support price to rubber growers in Karnataka, as price of natural rubber has dropped by 42%. 60,000 growers cultivate rubber on 55,000 hectares in Karnataka. =

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Open letter to supermarket bosses warns farmers ‘struggling to survive’

The letter is part of the Get Fair About Farming campaign launched by the Riverford Organic vegetable box firm.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Scottish university develops 'sustainable and healthy' alternative to palm oil

RESEARCHERS at a Scottish university have developed a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to palm oil.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

India, Brazil begin talks to resolve sugar-related trade dispute at WTO

India and Brazil have started talks to resolve a sugar-related trade dispute at the WTO. Brazil may share ethanol production tech with India, which could help reduce its reliance on oil imports and cut carbon emissions. India is offering something in return, and the US has already ended six trade…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard

More improved Genetically Modified food crops are needed to boost the profitability of India’s farmers

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Andhra Pradesh farmers worried over fall in prices of coconut

Coconut farmers in A.P. are facing a crisis due to a steep fall in prices. A coconut is now fetching ₹6 compared to ₹10-12 in the past. Overhead costs have increased 3-4x & farmers are struggling to recover cultivation costs. Desiccated coconut & pest infestation are further compounding the issue.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Conservation of Ongole breed of cattle gets a fillip, thanks to IVF-ET technology

Ongole breed of cattle, native to Prakasam district, is being revived using IVF-ET tech. Pilot project by State-owned Cattle Breeding Farm has paid off with surrogate cow delivering Ongole calf in field.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Meghalaya to promote fruit wine industry

Mr. Sangma said the idea of devising a strategy to promote professional winemaking and packaging came to him after he saw homemade pineapple wine with a simple, handcrafted label on a beer bottle.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Farmer praises ‘compassionate’ William for mental health charity support

The Prince and Princess of Wales were meeting Sam Stables and his wife Emily, founders of the We Are Farming Minds charity, in Herefordshire.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023