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Cabinet approves ordinance to promote barrier-free inter-state trade in ag
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The union cabinet on Wednesday cleared an ordinance to pave the way for the creation of an ecosystem where farmers and traders will have the freedom of choice in sale and purchase of agri-produce.
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Microsoft announces programme to accelerate growth of agritech startups in
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Microsoft on Wednesday announced the launch of a programme for agritech startups in India that are committed to driving transformation in agriculture.
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COVID-19: Arrangements made for supply of seeds and fertilisers to farmers
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], June 3 (ANI): In a bid to provide relief to farmers amid the coronavirus pandemic, Kalaburagi Agriculture Department on Tuesday made additional arrangements for supplying of seeds and fertilisers to farmers in the district, through Raitha Samparka Kendra.
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Jharkhand's border districts on high alert over probable locust attack
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], June 3 (ANI): Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh on Tuesday said the state is prepared for the possible locust attack and issued high alert in border districts of the state.
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K'taka CM asks officials to take action against absentee staff of HOPCOMS
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 2 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday directed officials to take disciplinary actions against 150 absentee staff of Horticultural Producers Co-operative Marketing and Processing Society (HOPCOMS).
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Odisha govt to use drones to spray insecticides to kill locusts
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 2 (ANI): Pawan Kumar Agarwal, Vice-Chancellor, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology on Monday said the government will use drones to spray insecticides in remote or difficult areas to kill locusts.
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We will not be affected by locust attack, swarm diverted to other states:
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Tumkur (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): Karnataka Agriculture Minister BC Patil on Monday said that state will not be affected due to locust swarm as it has moved to other states.
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Cabinet approves extension of repayment date for short-term agriculture lo
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Monday gave its approval to extend repayment date up to August 31 for standard short-term loans up to Rs 3 lakh given for agriculture and allied activities by banks.
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Cabinet increases MSP for kharif crops
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Monday approved an increase in minimum support price (MSP) for the Kharif crops.
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SAD demands cancellation of licences of 2 seed firms in intra-state seed s
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 1 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Sunday demanded the immediate cancellation of the licences of two seed companies -- Brar Seeds and Karnal Agri Seeds -- accused of engineering seed scam affecting the livelihood of farmers of Punjab and neighbouring
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Locust Attack: UP's Agriculture department asks 15 districts to remain vig
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 1 (ANI): Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh Government on Sunday asked 15 districts to remain vigilant following locust attack in four districts of the State.
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Confident we will be able to deal with this crisis in agriculture sector:
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that many parts of the country are under locust attack and expressed confidence that the country will be able to deal with the crisis affecting the agriculture sector.
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