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Pesticide residues in vegetables: Agriculture dept. to streamline collection of surveillance samples

Agriculture Dept. streamlines collection of surveillance samples for testing vegetables/fruits for pesticide residues. Samples collected from all 152 local body blocks in Kerala. Results published on PRRAL website every month. MoU between PRRAL head & FSSAI Commissioner. Data analysed every 3 months & published on PRRAL website & scientific publications.…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister

Karnataka urges drought review team from the Centre to assess impact of rainfall deficit on agriculture. While the State is expecting ₹4,860 crore from the Centre, the estimates losses in agriculture is pegged at ₹30,432 crore. The 10-member team will be touring 13 drought-hit districts till October 8.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

House removal of speaker adds hurdle for new farm bill - Roll Call

The House removal of the speaker Tuesday could slow work on a farm bill as lawmakers instead spend time choosing a new leader.

Roll Call · Oct 4, 2023

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan guided Karnataka in agriculture policies

Eminent agriculture scientist and Father of Green Revolution in India M.S. Swaminathan had worked with Karnataka government in various capacities. He was a frequent visitor to Bengaluru where he took part in agriculture-related engagements and delivered lectures.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Paddy raised in record extent of 65 lakh acres this Kharif season: Minister

Kharif season in Hyderabad saw 1.38 cr acres of crops raised, incl. 12 lakh acres of horticultural crops. Govt. expects Rabi cultivation to be in 75-80 lakh acres. Paddy cultivation in record 65 lakh acres, incl. 24,000 acres in Nagarkurnool. Crop loan waiver of 11,812.14 cr for 21.3 lakh farmers…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

House gets gears moving for four fiscal 2024 spending bills - Roll Call

House Republicans finally paved the way for consideration of more fiscal 2024 appropriations bills after several unsuccessful attempts.

Roll Call · Sep 26, 2023

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

White House warns nutrition assistance for 7m mothers and children would stop if GOP causes shutdown

White House is warning of the human cost of a potential government shutdown to draw attention to what they describe as the direct consequences of Republican rule

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Vilsack sees shutdown taking away children's food, farmers' loans - Roll Call

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says millions of pregnant women, new mothers and children would lose food aid in a government shutdown.

Roll Call · Sep 25, 2023

Four spending bills readied for House floor amid stopgap uncertainty - Roll Call

The House GOP set up debate on four full-year spending bills, but a stopgap is needed to keep the government fully operating past Sept. 30.

Roll Call · Sep 23, 2023