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Pakistan's outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation
Updated : 2 days, 1 hour ago IST
Pakistan's fruit and vegetable supply remains dominated by traditional middlemen and the "mandi" system, with digital platforms handling only 2-3% of trade. Restrictive provincial laws and lack of infrastructure force farmers into dependency on commission agents, stalling modern technologica
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"Where is his 56-inch chest?": Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi, says US dictat
Updated : 1 week ago IST
"It is not shocking that America is happy with the trade deal. As per the trade deal, we are decreasing the import tax, especially in the agricultural sector. They (US) are increasing it. The statement issued by the US Treasury Secretary regarding Russian oil is extremely catastrophic. Fr
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"Did not abuse anyone," says Priyanka Gandhi, rejects Rijiju's charge of i
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday rejected Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's claim that she encouraged Congress MPs during a confrontation in the Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber, asserting that no abuse took place and that she spoke only peacefully at the end. Read More
"Kisan hit surakshit," assures Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan on Ind
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Asserting that the India-US trade deal is "a new example" of diplomacy, development and dignity, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the agreement was finalised with due care to safeguard the "interests of Indian farmers."
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India will continue to maintain certain protections in agricultural sector
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
India has agreed to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods under the trade agreement with the United States, cutting average duties to zero from the current 13.5%, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said, according to CNBC.
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Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference organises seminar on "immense opportun
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Gujarat government's Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Cooperation Department R.C. Meena, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and delegates present, while he provided information on the importance of oilseeds in Gujarat's agricultural sector and the government's f
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ICRA projects fertiliser subsidy outlay at Rs 1.9 lakh crore for FY27
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Government of India's total fertilizer subsidy outlay is projected to remain substantial at approximately Rs 1.9 lakh crore for FY27, according to the rating agency ICRA. This forecast highlights a major fiscal commitment intended to maintain the affordability and availability of fertili
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'Progress of UP visible through its Annadata': Yogi Adityanath on Kisan Sa
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath said the presence of farmers and their families reflected growing confidence and prosperity in the agricultural sector. "Today, we have distributed tractors to proud farmers who had come to this event with their families. Today, you all can witnes
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"Our government fulfils every promise made to people": Uttarakhand CM Dham
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Dhami said his administration had worked "with full sincerity and responsibility" to implement assurances given to the public, including the rollout of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
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India-Russia Business Forum Chairman highlights expanding cooperation betw
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India and Russia are looking to further strengthen bilateral trade and explore new areas of cooperation across multiple sectors, said CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Roscongress Foundation, Alexander Stuglev.
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18 Thai workers in Israel illegally arrested
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The workers, who used foreign housing in the agricultural sector, were transferred to the unit's facility in order to hold a hearing and begin deportation proceedings
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Eighth Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Both sides exchanged views on current priorities, challenges, and new initiatives in their respective agriculture sectors. The co-chairs emphasised the significance of the JWG mechanism in enhancing the longstanding cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural sector.
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