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Strawberry production leaves long-term plastic pollution: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
esearchers discovered that the plastic mulch used to help Californian strawberries grow sheds a large amount of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown to have a negative impact on soil quality, casting doubt on their long-term viability. The survey's findings are likely to
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Saudi Arabia's strategic plans to safeguard food security for pilgrims
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mecca [Saudi Arabia], June 22: Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries
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Govt signs USD 130 mln loan with ADB for horticulture promotion in Himacha
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 130 million loan to increase agricultural productivity, improve access to irrigation and promote horticulture agribusinesses to raise farmers' income in Himachal Pradesh.
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New Study Unveils Key Insights for Boosting Climate Resilience in Semi-Ari
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from W-CReS (WOTR Centre For Resilience Studies) and Wageningen University (the Netherlands) has shed light on crucial insights to enhance climate resilience in semi-arid farming systems. The study, spanning a
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Assam: Vibrant North East Summit 2023 begins in Guwahati
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The summit will also exhibit the opportunities for agricultural products like horticulture, dairy, poultry, fisheries, spices, tea, bamboo, and organic food of the North Eastern states.
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G-7 to aid farm productivity growth to strengthen food security
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Japanese agriculture minister Tetsuro Nomura, who chaired the meeting, told a joint press conference that the G-7 statement and action plan are "a very significant outcome that would make a difference in food security." They will be reflected in discussions at the G-7 summit in the western J
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13th Joint Trade Committee meeting of India and Thailand held in New Delhi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Thailand is India's important trading partner in ASEAN with total trade of USD 16.89 Billion in 2022-23. Thailand accounts for 13.6 per cent of India's total trade with ASEAN. Thailand is an important destination for India's gems and jewellery, mechanical machinery, auto and auto components
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Will soon take decision on universal carton for Apple Packaging: Himachal
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Regarding the differences in the selling of agricultural products to the consumers, he said "All the guarantees have been given to the farmers of the state will be fulfilled. We are looking into resolving this issue and finding a solution to the issue of the farmers selling their apples and
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ADB approves USD 130 million loan for horticulture sector in Himachal Prad
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 130 million loan to increase agricultural productivity and promote horticulture agribusinesses to raise farmers' income in Himachal Pradesh.
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India's agricultural products exports in 2022-23 increase 13 pc
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The overall value of export of agricultural products increased to USD 19.7 billion in April-December 2022 from USD 17.5 billion over the same period of the last fiscal.
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China plans to use water as a weapon: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Water wars are conflicts that occur between countries, states, or groups over water resources, where water can be a trigger of conflict or even used as a weapon of war.
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Govt aims to market organic farm produce under one umbrella through cooper
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
On January 11, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the setting up of a national-level cooperative society for organic products under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, with support from relevant ministries following the principle of 'Whol
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