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GI-tagged joha rice from Assam exported to UK, Italy; APEDA facilitates fi
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In a major boost to India's agricultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United King
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MP CM Yadav secures key approvals of proposals for farmers' welfare after
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During the meeting, CM Yadav raised various issues related to agriculture and rural development in the state. Following the discussion, several farmer-centric decisions were taken that are expected to provide major relief to farmers across the state, according to an official release.
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Pakistan's outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation
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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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Assam Governor attends 26th Convocation of Assam Agricultural University
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Assam Governor and Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, attended the 26th Convocation Ceremony of Assam Agricultural University held at Jorhat on Wednesday.
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Punjab CM condemns India-US trade deal in state Assembly, calls it 'grave
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"Today in the Punjab Assembly, we discussed the Indo-US treaty - a secret agreement that is being finalized - which will have a dangerous impact on Punjab's agriculture. Under this deal, 'Soya Meal' will be imported from the US to be used as animal and poultry feed," Mann said.
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India's Fertiliser Association confirms sufficient supply for Kharif seaso
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The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) today announced that Urea and Phosphatic fertiliser supplies remain adequate to meet agricultural requirements for the forthcoming Kharif season. While global developments, including geopolitical tensions in West Asia, have raised concerns about pote
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Tamil Nadu, Karnataka hotel associations call for Centre to ensure "uninte
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"Indian government has introduced Essential Commodities act, as gas supply for cylinders should be avoided, and only domestic cylinders should be given. We are forcing the Central government to bring the hotels under the Essential Commodities section. The government has ordered the oil co
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"Shame on such politics": Shivraj Chouhan slams Opposition for sloganeerin
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday slammed the Opposition for sloganeering in the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour.
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Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of "betraying" country for signing trade deal
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"I must say that the PM has let the country down. He has betrayed the country. I do not use the word lightly but precisely because I believe that the PM has betrayed the country when he signed the US deal. And the result of it is going to be borne by the people of our country. By our farm
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VELS Celebrates Women Achievers; Announces Seed Funding and Scholarships f
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 7: Marking the spirit of International Women's Day, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) organised a special programme honouring inspiring women from governance, entrepreneurship, and sports. The event celebrated the achievemen
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"Youth must be given opportunities," says Himachal Minister Chander Kumar
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The Agriculture Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Chander Kumar, on Friday said that young leaders should be given opportunities in politics and described the nomination of Kangra Congress leader Anurag Sharma to the Rajya Sabha as a positive step.
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Pakistan's cotton sector under pressure as taxes and policy failures push
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Farmers in South Punjab and Sindh face rising taxes, high input costs, and market uncertainty ahead of the cotton sowing season. Agricultural groups are urging the government to remove GST on cottonseed products, warning that continued financial pressure could further reduce cotton cultivati
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