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Severe water shortage in Indus river threatens Sindh's crops
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
A continuing shortage of water in the Indus River at the Sukkur and Kotri barrages is negatively impacting Sindh's agricultural economy and is expected to affect cotton, sugarcane, and paddy crops, as reported by ARY News.
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Assam's paddy procurement crosses 4 lakh metric tons: CM Himanta Biswa Sar
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the Government of Assam's paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif season has crossed 4 lakh metric tons.
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Bihar: Storm, rains wreak havoc in Nalanda, 22 people dead
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Of the total casualties, 21 people died as a result of the thunderstorm, while one person succumbed to injuries caused by lightning, the DM said, adding that significant damage has also been reported to homes, livestock, and agricultural crops.
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Gujarat CM Patel approves early release of irrigation water to boost culti
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister has approved the early release of irrigation water from May 15, one month ahead of the regular schedule.
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India Steps Up Nutrition Security with Launch of XRF Testing Access Portal
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 9: In a significant development for India's efforts to combat micronutrient malnutrition, a new online portal is now live, enabling access to X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing services for verifying the nutritional quality of crops. The launch marks an important step
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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan appeals to state govts to purch
Updated : 12 months ago IST
He said, "To simplify the registration process for farmers, we have ensured the use of NAFED and NCCF portals. On behalf of the central government, I appeal to all the state governments to ensure that no purchase is made below MSP prices. The central government is dedicated to ensure that th
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MP CM Mohan Yadav directs to conduct survey of hailstorm-hit villages, pro
Updated : 1 year ago IST
During the meeting, CM Yadav noted that information was received about hailstorm damaged crops in over 400 villages in the state. Following which, he directed the officials to conduct immediate surveys and provide relief funds to farmers affected.
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Tamil Nadu farmers stand in solidarity with peers in Punjab, stage 'rail r
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The demonstration was held in response to the action taken against farm leaders in Punjab, who were protesting against the government while pressing various demands, including a legal guarantee for a Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all crops.
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Shiromani Akali Dal slams Centre over farmer protests, accuses Government
Updated : 1 year ago IST
This came after Punjab police removed farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Khanauri Border and Shambhu Border, where they were sitting in protest over their various demands, including a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops.
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Sukhbir Singh Badal lashes out at Punjab government over arrest of protest
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Demanding their release, Badal accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of ignoring demands made by the farmers despite promising MSP on crops.
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India produced record rice, wheat, maize in 2024-25, estimates Centre
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India has produced record rice, wheat, and maize in the 2024-25 kharif season, as per Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare's second advance estimates of production of major agricultural crops.
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Pakistan: Wheat crops at risk as dams approaching dead levels
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has issued a warning to the Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan about a potential 30-35 per cent water shortage, as the Tarbela and Mangla dams are rapidly approaching their dead levels, affecting the wheat crops, the Dawn reported.
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