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After a temporary setback during COVID-19, mulberry silk production in the country bounces back

Mulberry silk production in India has bounced back to 27,654 MT in 2022-23, after a temporary setback due to COVID-19. CSRTI, Mysuru, has developed improved mulberry varieties, bivoltine breeds and double hybrid cocoons, increasing leaf productivity and cocoon yield. These technologies have helped the country reach its current production levels.

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CSRTI advises farmers to use only recommended pesticides to ensure spinning of cocoons by silkworms

CSR&TI scientists urge farmers to use only recommended pesticides to tackle silkworms failing to spin cocoons. Rise in complaints of non-spinning of silkworms affects 20% of cocoon crop. Chemical residue of pesticides & other agrochemicals affects nervous system of silkworms. 2-5% of sericulture farmers affected, issue also accentuated by climatic…

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BJP will raise crop loss compensation, farm loan waiver during winter session, says Leader of Opposition Ashok

Opposition Leader R. Ashok visits Kalaburagi, pledges to move motion in Belagavi winter session on crop loss comp. & loan waiver for farmers affected by drought. Admits hurdles in payment of comp., recalls initiatives to quickly gather data & pay relief. Encourages BJP workers to work hard for party's victory…

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Necessary to hear the farmer before making him a ‘villain’: Justice Dhulia

Supreme Court judge expresses need to hear farmers before painting them as villains; 8,481 meetings held with farmers, 1,092 flying squads deployed to prevent fires; court questions why errant farmers should benefit monetarily; asks Centre, Punjab to take away incentive; suggests policy to discourage paddy cultivation.

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Rural communities rally against water buybacks

People have rallied in three towns against water buybacks for the Murray Darling, as the senate considers how to return the resource to the environment.

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Farmers in Punjab, Haryana fume over police cases for stubble burning

Farmers associated with as many as 18 farmer-labour outfits and members of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM non-political) staged demonstrations at several places and submitted memorandums to deputy commissioners in support of their demands.

The Hindu

Krishi Mela 2023 sees 15.60 lakh visitors; captures wallet share of ₹5 crore

Krishi Mela in Karnataka receives encouraging response from farmers despite drought-like situation. Farmers purchased items worth ₹5 crore and 150 farmers were honoured for their best practices. The crop museum showcased diverse technologies and on-the-field experience.

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CBI arrests two senior officials in seperate bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Deputy Manager (Production) of Verka Dairy Plant in Punjab for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Top news developments in Karnataka on November 20, 2023

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Farmers demand higher prices for sugarcane in the wake of drought, reduced yield

Farmers demand higher prices for sugarcane due to drought and reduced yield. Leaders urge State govt to ensure factories pay at least ₹4,000/tonne. Some suggest farmers be treated as shareholders in factories to share profits. Farmers willing to share profits & losses if they become shareholders.

The Hindu

Measures on to expand cultivation of GI-tagged Onattukara sesame

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Extreme weather can hit farmers hard. Those with smaller farming operations often pay the price

Following historic rainfall and flooding earlier this summer, farmers in Graves County, Kentucky sustained field damage and crop loss

The Independent UK

Pineapple price peaks as farm lease rates, sucker price go up

Pineapple farmers in Kerala are seeing a revival of fortunes due to favourable weather and market conditions, with the price of ripe fruit reaching an all-time high of ₹42/kg in November. Prices of pineapple suckers and lease rates for potential pineapple farms have also risen, prompting farmers to rethink their…

The Hindu

Agriculture drone developed by sister-brother duo’s start-up gets DGCA certification

Devika & Devan Chandrasekaran, engineering grads, developed agri-drone, FIA QD10, to increase yield & reduce fertiliser application. It has 25 min flight time & costs Rs. 4-7.5 lakh. They are upskilling manual labourers into drone operators & plan to roll out operations in UK & Germany.

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Farmers air their grievances before Siddaramaiah

Karnataka farmers met CM Siddaramaiah to demand higher FRP, 10-hr electricity, drought relief funds. CM assured to uphold their interests, convene meeting of sugar mills & direct police to be more thoughtful. Delegation criticized govt's attitude similar to Union govt's anti-farmers stance.

The Hindu

KCR twisting my statements regarding Rythu Bandhu as he fears Congress promises to farmers: Uttam

Congress MP Uttam Kumar Reddy refuted CM KCR's false claims of his statements on Rythu Bandhu. Mr. Reddy said that he demanded timely disbursal of money to farmers. He outlined Congress' farmer-centric agenda.

The Hindu

Drought-hit farmers in State lost crops worth ₹33,000 crore: Siddaramaiah

Farmers in Karnataka have incurred crop and harvest losses of a whopping ₹33,000 crore so far this year due to drought, erratic weather conditions, and other vagaries of nature, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Friday.

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Federal Register weekly update: More than 25,000 documents added so far in 2023

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State to attain self-sufficiency in milk production in a year, says Minister

Dairy farmers to be given subsidy in cattle feeds, which will make a significant improvement in milk production, Chinchurani says.

The Guardian - UK

UK government weakens energy efficiency targets for farmers

Improvement targets for horticulture and poultry reduced after lobbying from National Farmers’ Union

The Hindu

The real price of paddy

Two farmer suicides in Kerala have brought into focus the red tape-ridden, lax government system of crop procurement and payment. The distress is felt across rice-producing areas and is a problem that runs deep, with land under the crop’s cultivation and production itself dropping, find Sam Paul A. and Abdul Latheef…

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3 Agriculture Stocks With High Potential for November Gains

The agriculture industry is steadily bouncing back from the macroeconomic challenges, with an increase in the global population and government initiatives being the major driving force. Amid this, agriculture stocks Dole plc (DOLE), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), and Bunge Global (BG) show high potential for November gains. Read on….

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AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future

Like much of the rest of the world, Singapore is racing to feed a growing population with limited natural resources. But with almost no land for agriculture this small, wealthy, fast-paced and densely-packed nation is doing so by embracing and encouraging new food technologies that may someday help feed us…

The Independent UK

Demand for seafood is soaring, but oceans are giving up all they can. Can we farm fish in new ways?

Aquaculture has been the fastest growing food sector in the world for decades, and people now eat more farmed fish than wild fish

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Pastoralists in Senegal raise livestock much as their ancestors did centuries ago

The planet is changing, but pastoralists here in the Sahel region of Africa are in many ways still raising livestock the way their ancestors did centuries ago.

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