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Maharashtra: Turmeric farmers in Hingoli struggle amid price uncertainty
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In Bhandegaon village of Hingoli, Maharashtra, turmeric farmers grapple with market volatility, as they remain unaware of their crop's selling price until it reaches the market. While a price above Rs 10,000 per quintal ensures profit, anything below that leads to significant losses.
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Pak: Punjab faces health crisis as Lahore and Multan struggle with toxic s
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
For several days, Lahore, a metropolis with a population of 14 million, has been engulfed in smog--a combination of fog and pollutants resulting from low-quality diesel emissions, smoke from seasonal crop burning, and cold weather
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel initiates procurement of groundnut on support p
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The procurement of groundnut on support price under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) began in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Himmatnagar area of the Sabarkantha district on Monday.
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"Odisha's crop sector growth rate double compared to India:" Niti Aayog's
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand on Monday said that the growth rate of the crop sector in Odisha state was double as compared to the growth rate of the entire country. The growth rate of livestock was 33 per cent more than India's growth rate, he added.
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Congress can't digest "strong arrangements" by state govt for purchase of
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The paddy procurement is in full swing in the Punjab and Haryana which are known as the Food Bowl of India. According to the official estimate, like every year 185 LMT and 60 LMT of paddy are estimated to be procured from these two states respectively during Kharif Marketing Season (KMS)
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India set to harvest record Kharif crops, estimates agriculture ministry
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
India has three cropping seasons: Summer, Kharif, and Rabi. Kharif crops, sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains, are harvested in October-November. Rabi crops, sown in October-November, are harvested from January, depending on their maturity. Summer crops are produced between
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AAP has forced farmers to spend 20-25 days in Mandi during festive season:
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a show of solidarity with Punjab's farmers, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee and Member of Parliament from Ludhiana, visited the mandi in Bharu, Gidderbaha, where he spent the night with the farmers whose crops have been left rotting as they
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GeM introduces 170 new seed categories on its portal, featuring nearly 8,0
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Launched ahead of the upcoming cropping season, these expanded categories are designed for procurement by Central and State Public Sector Units (PSUs) and other government agencies to distribute seeds more effectively across India.
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MP: Field director suspended after ten elephants die in Bandhavgarh Tiger
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"According to the preliminary information, we have not received any evidence regarding the use of pesticides on the crops. The postmortem report will be sent to us in 2-3 days. The Bandhavgarh Field Director has been suspended," said CM Mohan Yadav.
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Residents nationwide voice concerns over pollution levels after Diwali cel
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi residents voiced their frustrations over the worsening pollution levels, particularly due to the aftermath of fireworks and the burning of crop residue in neighbouring states, after a thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday, the day after Diwali, pushing the city's air qu
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California Walnut Crop Mid-Harvest Update
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Folsom (California) [US], October 30: Fall is here, and the California Walnut Commission is pleased to provide a mid-harvest update on the 2024 walnut crop. With harvest progressing smoothly, we are excited to share some positive developments.
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MoCCAE discusses ways to support farmers, boost agricultural productivity
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) held a meeting in Kalba with Eastern Region farmers to enhance crop productivity and address their future needs. Led by Minister Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the meeting introduced the newly launched 'Plant the Emirates' National Progra
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