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Sustainable farming key for shaping destiny of our environment, says NALSAR V-C

Sustainable farming key for shaping destiny of our environment, says NALSAR V-C

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Entrepreneurs should double exports by sending value-added products: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje

for their outstanding contribution in the field of coconut production and value addition.Union Minister urges entrepreneurs to double exports of value-added products to global markets.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

T.N. draws up plans to achieve paddy procurement target of 50 lakh tonnes for 2023-24

T.N. draws up plans to achieve paddy procurement target of 50 lakh tonnes for 2023-24

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Production of rice, major food crops dips in State, reveals annual report

Kerala's 2021-22 agri stats: Paddy, other food crops' area, production down; coconut production up.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

T.N. places order with National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation for 7 lakh tonnes of rice

TNCSC orders 7 lakh tonnes of rice from NCCF for PDS at ₹35/kg. Supply to be completed by end March. FCI not covering States under OMSS-D. 2.97 lakh tonnes of rice allocated by Centre for NFSA. E-auction of 2.29 lakh tonnes of wheat and 3.68 lakh tonnes of rice by…

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

By 2080, India could lose groundwater by 3 times the current rate: Study

India's groundwater depletion rate could triple by 2080 due to farmers' adaptation to warming climate, threatening food & water security. Study found intensified withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation due to warming climate had not been accounted for in earlier projections. Climate models showed increased temp, monsoon & decreased winter…

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Dry spell in Andhra Pradesh: Chief Minister tells officials to discuss contingency plans, educate farmers on alternative crops

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy directed officials to focus on e-cropping registrations while maintaining enough stock of cattle fodder in view of the prolonged dry spell in the State.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Most avian flu outbreaks in India reported from post-monsoon to pre-summer season: study

Study finds HPAI H5N1 and H5N8 viruses cause infections in humans & poultry, resulting in severe economic losses & potential zoonotic risk. 284 H5N1 and 57 H5N8 outbreaks reported in India since 2006, with peak in Jan. Wild birds, owl, peafowl, crows, migratory birds tested positive. Seasonality of outbreaks helps…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Farmers to protest outside Karnataka MPs’ offices over Cauvery and Mahadayi issues on September 4

Federation of Karnataka Farmers' Associations call for protest outside MPs' offices on Sept 4 to condemn their silence on Cauvery & Mahadayi disputes. Farmers to submit representation after demonstration. Also demand quality power, protection of crops & cattle, & higher FRP for sugarcane.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

First beekeeping equipment making unit in public sector gets ready in Alappuzha

Kerala's Horticorp is set to open a beekeeping equipment manufacturing unit at Kalavamkodam, offering high-quality apparatus at reasonable rates. The unit, funded by the Union govt and Horticorp, will produce beehives, smokers, comb honey cutters, hive stands, etc. Bee farmers will get a 40% subsidy on equipment. The unit will…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023