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PM Modi's initiative, International Year of Millets comes to a close
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) organised the closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 on Friday to take stock of the accomplishments of, and lessons learned from, IYM 2023 and identify priorities for future investments, particularly to address identifi
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"Healthcare, education and agriculture" PM Modi underlines areas leveragin
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
During the conversation, Gates expressed his admiration for India's approach to adopting technology, emphasising its efficacy in addressing critical challenges.
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Harvest for humanity: David & Goliath Farms fuels Ramadan feasts with
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], March 28: David and Goliath Farms, an innovator in sustainable and hydroponic agriculture, is proud to announce its substantial contribution to the holy month of Ramadan by donating over 6+ tons of fresh, nutritious vegetables. This bountiful sponsorship was part of a heartfelt
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Women's handloom skills fine-tuned in Human Elephant Conflict-hit Meghalay
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
With the raging Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) having devastating impact on the principal and conventional livelihood options like agriculture of people in the affected areas, Aaranyak and British Asian Trust have collaborated to provide alternative livelihood options to womenfolk hit by the
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India emerges as key player in growth and innovation, global vegetable see
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI), India stands prominently among the top players in this sector, alongside countries such as China, Japan, and the United States.
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Subsidy to farmers during transition right way to derisk farming: Daan Wen
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Government subsidy to farmers during any transition is a good way to de-risk farming, besides increasing productivity and adopting more sustainable practices, said Daan Wensing, CEO at the development agency IDH, which works in the agri-value chain globally.
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Israel improving waste water management in expectation of population growt
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The work of the team was conducted on the basis of the vision of the sewage system, which guarantees the provision of sewage services of adequate quality, quantity and reliability and with economic efficiency, for the development of the country and the realization of its various national goa
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India's water usage for per tonne crop production 2-3 times more than deve
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
India uses two-to-threefold more water per tonne of crop compared to several developed and developing nations, and this must be reduced and state governments, in particular, should promote sustainable agricultural practices, said Professor Ramesh Chand, Member of government think tank Niti A
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ADAFSA highlights its various water sustainability initiatives
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has emphasised the importance of conserving water resources in the face of scarcity of renewable sources by ensuring their optimal use and avoiding harmful practices that exacerbate water waste and depletion.
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PM Modi, Bhutanese counterpart Tobgay reaffirm commitment to strengthening
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
PM Modi and Tobgay held discussions on various aspects of the multifaceted bilateral relations and forged an understanding to further enhance cooperation in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, youth exchange, environment and forestry, and tourism.
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Bomb remarks: Election Commission directs action against Union Minister Sh
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
On Tuesday, Shobha Karandlaje, the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare while speaking to the reporters, said that "one guy comes from Tamil Nadu, takes training there, and plants a bomb at Rameshwaram Cafe."
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"Drone Didi is a big game changer for agritech" says Dhanashri Mandhani CE
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In response to the inquiry regarding her profound commitment to serving farmers over other potential pursuits, Dhanashri articulated, "Agriculture stands as the primary source of livelihood for over 70 percent of rural India."
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