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Tomatoes out of commoners' reach in India; selling at over Rs 100
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Many attribute the sharp rise in the vegetable to heatwaves in key tomato-growing areas and heavy rains, as well, as disruption in supply chains. Tomatoes, which have a relatively lower shelf life, could also have put pressure on their prices.
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HP: Farmers use anti-hail nets to prevent crop damage in Shimla
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The apple growers have reportedly started covering apple groves with anti-hail nets to protect the crops from hail and other natural disasters in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, the officials said on Wednesday.
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The Rockefeller Foundation and The/Nudge Institute Unveil Climate Change's
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4: The Rockefeller Foundation and The/Nudge Institute announced new findings of their 'Smallholder Farmers and Climate Change - Voices from the Field' report, which breaks down how climate related challenges are impacting smallholder farmers across India, as well as a
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UP: Moradabad chilli farmers incur heavy losses as crops get damaged due t
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"After taking a loan, I sowed chilli crops in my field and watered them timely. I also applied sprayed medicines so that the crop do not get destroyed. I was hoping for good yield and profit, however, heavy rains have damaged the crops, and my hope of earning profit is diminished," said a fa
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Sonalika with highest ever Q1 FY'24 overall sales of 40,700 tractors; reco
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3: India's No. 1 tractor export brand, Sonalika Tractors has continued its strong legacy in the innovation streak while catering to the dynamic needs of farmers. The company has raced ahead in FY'24 and recorded its highest ever Q1 overall sales of 40,700 tractors to
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Bhopal: Prices of vegetables sky-rockets as supply nosedives due to rain
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Heavy rain has inundated farms damaging ready-to-harvest vegetable crops in the state. Amid rising demand and restricted supply, the prices of vegetables are rising by the day.
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Balochistan vulnerable to climate-induced disasters: Report
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In terms of climate-induced disasters, Balochistan remains one of the areas which is most susceptible to natural calamities, and also has one of the worst defences against those, reported The News International.
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Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Shimla
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"It has been raining heavily and we are stuck inside the hotel rooms. Due to the rain, we could not go anywhere outside," said Rahul, a tourist from Punjab.
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Bayer and Crystal in partnership to launch Curbix Pro & Kollar for the
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27: Bayer CropScience and Crystal Crop Protection Limited came together in 2018 to embark on a collaborative project to enhance the productivity of rice and cotton farmers in India. Under this collaboration, Bayer provided Crystal access to newer innovations, and Crys
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Survey reveals India free from locusts as farmers sow Kharif crops
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In a piece of good news for farmers, who are busy sowing Kharif crops presently, a survey has revealed that the country continues to be free of locusts, which had emerged as a grave threat to farm output a couple of years back.
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Assam flood woes: Vegetable prices skyrocket in Guwahati amid flood situat
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In Assam's flood-affected regions, 10782.80 hectares of cropland have been submerged by floodwaters, resulting in crop destruction. The flood has also disrupted the supply chain, which in turn has raised the price of vegetables for two consecutive weeks.
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Extreme weather in China destroys farms, kill animals
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid extreme weather shocks, China has been facing floods and strokes of heat at the same time. While several provinces receive heavy downpours affecting the crops, some have come under the grip of extreme heat, reported The New York Times.
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