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Poultry farming witnesses massive boom in Meghalaya
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Meghalaya [India], June 8 (ANI): Poultry industry in Meghalaya has recently witnessed a boom. Due to the deficiency of poultry products in the state, many people have now taken up poultry farming as backyard farming, rearing the poultry to meet the family demands as well as for commercial bu
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India, Norway should work towards strengthening cooperation in combating t
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Centre has said that both India and Norway should work towards strengthening cooperation in areas such as, combating international terrorism, maritime cooperation, climate change, renewable energy, waste management, fisheries, agriculture, exchange of tec
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As farming flourishes, Modi eyes doubling farmers' income by 2022
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] May 22 (ANI): There are many areas in the country where the debt-ridden farmers continue to commit suicides. Though the Opposition parties target Modi government over the issue, but the Centre maintains that the dilapidated condition of the farmers was 'handiwork'
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Ban on BS-III not applicable on farm, construction vehicles: SC
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], May 08 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday said the ban on sale and registration of Bharat Stage-III (BS-III ) vehicles is not applicable to equipment used for farming and construction.
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Spawning success through mushroom farming in Tripura
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Anandanagar (West Tripura) [India], Apr. 6 (ANI): Suman Bhattacharjee, who is a bank manager by profession, all of a sudden thought of getting self-employed by producing mushrooms.
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Farmers urge UP Govt. to waive off at least three-fourth loan amount
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr 4 (ANI): With all hopes resting on Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh Government's decision to waive off the farmers' loans, the farming community on Tuesday expressed the dire need to do the same.
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Milk Mantra, National Skill Development Corporation tie-up to build rural
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 3 (ANI): Milk Mantra along with LabourNet, an NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) partner has recently organized a three day Prior Learning Program under Prime Minister Kaushal Vikash Yojana (PMKVY) for its network farmers. This was organized at Tinitiara vil
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Tripura Govt. fails to utilize central fund: Radha Mohan Singh
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Nutannagar (Tripura) [India], Mar. 20 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has criticized the Left Front government in Tripura for not utilizing the Central Government's fund especially for the development of the farming section.
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ICAR workshop promotes organic farming in north-east
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Mar. 03 (ANI): India's north-east region is endowed with rich natural resources and has a rich old heritage and traditions. Ethnically and culturally distinct from the rest of the country, the region is a treasure trove of indigenous knowledge pertaining to
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Farmers cry foul, says govt. funds don't reach us
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Despite the government making tall claims in the annual budget for 2017-18 to provide relief to the farming community, the farmers on the other hand complained that they don't even receive the full amount sanctioned by the ruling dispensatio
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Govt. reaches out to farming community, raises credit to Rs. 10 lakh crore
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Asserting that the government's focus is on rural areas, alleviation of poverty and boosting infrastructure, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his budget for 2017-18 announced to raise credit to farmers to Rs. 10 lakh crore.
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back2basics launches its Mobile Cart for gated communities in Bangalore
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan.25 (ANI): back2basics, an organic farming body that sells farm-fresh produce, announced the launch of its Mobile Cart, which takes after the concept of store-on-wheels. Organic fruits and vegetables are delivered to select gated communities and apartments across Bangal
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