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Meet the sustainability champions of Visakhapatnam inspiring a greener future

From eco-entrepreneurs to natural farmers’ collectives, Visakhapatnam is embracing sustainable practices with new vigour.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

ASEAN-India joint statement stresses on promoting public food stockholding for food security programmes

In their joint statement on Thursday, ASEAN-India leaders emphasised on promoting efforts for public food stockholding for food security programmes and exploring exports of foodgrains from public stocks on a government-to-government basis for humanitarian purposes in times of crises. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2023

Row over GI tag for Kala Jeera rice in Odisha’s Koraput district

MSSRF raises an objection to GI tag for Koraput's Kala Jeera Rice, claiming it could exclude local farmers from benefits; JSFPC counters, saying it is an organisation of farmers and granting of GI tag will benefit the entire community.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection presented to former IAS officer

Rotary Club of Madras East and Cavinkare confer Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award to ex-IAS officer T. Vijay Kumar for his efforts in natural farming. He said 34% of global warming is due to food production and natural farming is the only solution. MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi stressed on policy change to…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Sugar Minister comes under attack from BJP for his remarks on farmers’ suicides

Slamming the Congress government for delaying declaring drought in the State, BJP leaders on Wednesday took exception to the statement of Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil, who has said farmer suicides increased after compensation amount was hiked for such deaths.

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Trump's Truth Social gets a lifeline after deadline for a big cash infusion is extended

Donald’s Trump’s Truth Social got a lifeline this week after a blank-check company that could infuse the social media platform with cash agreed to extend a critical deadline for a year

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Tomato farmers fear the worst as prices crash, exports stop

Tomato farmers fear the worst as prices crash, exports stop

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

‘It’s slavery for modern times’: how children of 12 toil in Colorado’s fields

Some Republican-led states are pushing to relax child labour laws but even in the farms of San Luis valley, where most are Hispanic/Latino, youngsters can work an unlimited number of hours

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Krishi Mela 2023 to begin in Dharwad on Saturday

UAS to host four-day Krishi Mela-2023 from Sept 8, featuring Millet Pavillion, Seed Mela & Fruit & Flower Show. Chief Minister to inaugurate event. Seminars, awards, exhibitions & stalls to be held. 12 lakh farmers from across region & States to participate. #KrishiMela #UAS #Farmers

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Tomato prices crash to ₹10/kg in Karnataka wholesale markets, and more

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023