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Pak's rice export association expresses concern over 'shocking, irresponsi
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Lahore [Pakistan], May 21 (ANI): The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has expressed concern over a 'shocking and very irresponsible' statement by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Agriculture Jamshed Cheema, who said that Pakistani farmers are 'intoxicated' with bas
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha writes to PM Modi, seeks resumption of talks
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has written a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking resumption of talks with farmers over their demand for repeal of three new farm laws and said they will be constrained to announce further intensification of the str
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Centre has taken holistic steps for welfare of farmers, opposition misguid
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Friday accused the opposition parties of misguiding farmers on the issue of MSP and new farm laws and lauded the central government for initiating "holistic" steps for their progress.
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India shipped 2.5 MTs of GI certified mangoes to South Korea
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): India has shipped a consignment of 2.5 Metric Tonne (MTs) of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Banganapalli and other variety Survarnarekha mangoes sourced from farmers in Krishna and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh, informed Ministry of Commerce a
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Syngenta launches multiple initiatives to strengthen rural health infrastr
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI/BusinessWire India): With the second wave of the Covid pandemic gripping rural India in an unprecedented crisis, the country's leading agriculture company Syngenta India has stepped in to provide support to help farmers cope with healthcare challenges.
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Centre formulates Kharif Strategy 2021, additional 6.37 lakh hectare area
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): As part of efforts to to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils, the Centre has formulated Kharif Strategy 2021 under which an additional 6.37 lakh hectare area will be brought under oilseeds.
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'Stand with nation'; BKU spokesperson asks farmers to postpone protest ami
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Bhopal Singh on Thursday asked farmers protesting at the borders of the national capital to postpone the agitation against the Centre's farm laws, saying that they must stand with the nation during the ongoing COVID-19
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Large convoy of farmers leave Punjab's Tarn Taran to join Delhi border pro
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tarn Taran (Punjab) [India], May 20 (ANI): A large convoy of farmers from Punjab's Taran Taran on Thursday left for Delhi border points where farmers have been protesting since November last year against the Centre's new agricultural laws.
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Centre increased subsidy on DAP fertiliser due to pressure of farm organis
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said that pressure of farmer organisations was behind the central government's decision to increase subsidy on Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser.
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Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls to observe May 26 as Black Day for democracy
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has given a call to observe May 26 2021 as a Black Day For Democracy.
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Chhattisgarh govt to provide input subsidy of Rs 10,000 per acre on farmin
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday decided to provide an input subsidy of Rs 10,000 per acre to the farmers who will utilize the paddy cultivation area for farming of other identified Kharif crops, in place of paddy, from upcoming Kharif season
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Polyhouse in Shopian provides quality seedlings, helps farmers boost thei
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 20 (ANI): A hi-tech polyhouse set up at Shopian's mini secretariat is helping farmers boost their income by providing improved quality seedlings.
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