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Explained | How are nutrients in millets affected by processing and polishing?

The Hindu explains what the nutritive content of millets is, where in the grain they are stored, and how they are affected by post-harvest processes like milling and polishing.

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

‘Insidious’ budget change will hit grocery prices, truck groups say

Farmers and trucking companies will face rising fees after this week's federal budget and may be forced to pass them on to consumers, groups warn.

The New Daily · May 12, 2023

Tablelands buoyed by agriculture as northern Australia's biggest rural population reaches 50,000

Tucked into the lush highlands west of Cairns is northern Australia's largest rural population, and it's booming again with agriculture seemingly the primary catalyst.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Farmers deplore meagre support price for mango in Chittoor

Mango growers in Chittoor district have expressed displeasure over the announcement of a support price of ₹19 per kg and urged the district administration to consider a minimum of ₹25

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Government not proactive in reaching out to the farmers, says Pawan Kalyan

Poor planning and coordination caused huge crop loss due to the recent rains in the State, alleges Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Explainer-Have Western sanctions on Russia impacted its wheat exports?

Russia wants the West to remove obstacles to the export of its grain and fertilisers before it agrees to the extension of a deal allowing safe Black Sea exports of agricultural products from three Ukrainian ports.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Explainer-Have Western sanctions on Russia impacted its fertiliser exports?

Russia is demanding the West removes obstacles to its grain and fertilisers in talks underway in Turkey on Thursday on extending a deal allowing safe Black Sea exports of agricultural products from three Ukrainian ports.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Midfield Meat bid to appeal workplace safety conviction after Dunkeld death quashed in Supreme Court

Three Supreme Court justices handed down their judgement today, rejecting Midfield Meat International's appeal bid and finding none of the grounds of appeal had "any real prospect of success".

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Fourth fire at Struan Research Centre likely 'deliberate', SARDI boss believes

Police say it's too early to determine the cause of the latest blaze, but SARDI's executive director says "it's deliberate".

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Institute upbeat on food export outlook

Thai food exports have a promising outlook this year, with shipments forecast to eke out growth of 2.1% to 1.5 trillion baht despite economic uncertainty in developed markets, inflationary pressure, foreign exchange volatility, rising production costs and drought.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023