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Kharif crop sowing surpasses 1095 lakh hectares: Ministry of Agriculture a
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The area sown with rice has reached 409.41 lakh hectares in 2023, compared to 398.58 lakh hectares in 2022, read the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare press release.
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Himachal launches eco-friendly 'Mobile Van Program' to promote chemical-fr
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Secretary of the Agriculture Department of Himachal Pradesh C Paulrasu launched the eco-friendly vehicle in the state capital to promote organic and chemical-free farming practices aimed at delivering fresh, organic produce directly to consumers' doorsteps.
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MP: Congress leaders, including farmers take out tractor rally protesting
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The rally began from Patwari’s assembly constituency Rau in the city and they were heading towards the collector’s office. Nonetheless, they were stopped midway by the police force by placing barricades. Later, ADM Roshan Rai took a memorandum on behalf of the district administration and the
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MP: Former CM Kamal Nath writes to CM Chouhan for providing relief funds t
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A copy of the letter, which is with ANI, reads, “The farmers are currently suffering from the severe effects of natural disaster in the state. Information has been received from the districts of Khargone, Sehore, Vidisha, Dhar, Neemuch, Harda, Hoshangabad etc. that due to the drought situati
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Govt announces annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for 202
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"As per the general conditions enshrined in the policy, nearly 1.12 lakh farmers in these three states are anticipated to be given licenses, with inclusion of 27,000 additional farmers over and above the previous crop year. The number of opium cultivators who would be eligible for getting
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From Drought to Abundance: JalTara Continues to Support Farmers in a Big W
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 13: A tale unfolds in 2023, not in the pages of fiction, but in the heartlands of rural reality. The JalTara project is not a story of flashy headlines, but one rooted in the earth that resonates with farming communities. It is a success story of gro
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Mansukh Mandaviya takes feedback from over 3,000 farmers from different st
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya interacted virtually with over 3000 farmers from various states at around 1.60 lakh Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PMKSK) across the country and took their feedback.
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As Oppn slams decision to cut import duty on apples from US, Centre says w
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As the Centre decided to reduce customs duty on apples imported from the US, the opposition parties including Congress slammed the government saying that the decision would impact Indian farmers, while the government reiterated that this would bring no "negative" impact.
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Nearly 1.6 lakh one-stop shop for PMKSKs operational: Union Minister Mansu
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
These interactions took place at 500 PMKSKs located across the country, with farmers hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. Bhagwanth Khuba, MoS(C&F), also joined the session, read the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare press
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Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights inaugurated by President Droupadi Murm
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This significant event brought together over 700 delegates from 59 countries, including farmer bodies, policymakers, scientists, researchers, industry representatives, and government officials, to discuss and promote the crucial rights of farmers worldwide, read the Ministry of Agriculture a
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Union Minister Parshottam Rupala to inaugurate second edition of Shrimp Fa
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The conclave is organized by the scientific team of Navsari-Gujarat Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA), Chennai, under the supervision of Dr Kuldeep K Lal, Director of ICAR-CIBA.
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“Who should be helped..farmers here or in US”: Priyanka Gandhi slams Centr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed the Centre over its decision to reduce customs duty on apples imported from the US, saying it will make import of American apples easier and the move has come at a time when apple growers were facing problems
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