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Kharif crop sown area soars to over 704 lakh Hectares, pulses area increas
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The data also highlights that paddy crop has the highest sown area, reaching 166.06 lakh hectares this season, up from 155.65 lakh hectares last year. This increase shows the continued prominence of paddy in India's agricultural landscape.
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Supreme Court directs governments to issue ration cards to migrants/unorga
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reiterated state governments to issue ration cards within four weeks to migrant or unorganised sector workers registered on the e-shram portal.
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Israel to invest USD 2.7 million in Arab agricultural infrastructure
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
This includes rehabilitation of agricultural roads, construction and repair of irrigation pipelines, end-to-end solutions for handling agricultural waste, planning and upgrading livestock buildings and more.
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Kazakhstan to host key summits, forums in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Kazakhstan is set to play a significant role on the global stage in 2024, hosting key summits and forums and chairing authoritative international organizations at once including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and World Nomadic Games.
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Amna Al Dahak emphasises UAE's commitment to collaborate with BRICS on foo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), emphasised the UAE's commitment to collaborating with BRICS countries on joint food security initiatives and the expansion of food trade among member nations.
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Centre imposes stock limit on wheat until 31 March 2025 in all States, UTs
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Central government on Monday imposed a stock limit on wheat until 31st March 2025 across all States and Union Territories. The government has taken this step to ensure the food security and curb the hoarding of Wheat in the country.
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ADAFSA leverages innovative national talents to lead smart, sustainable pr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) continues its efforts to achieve agricultural sustainability and enhance the agricultural sector through innovative programmes and projects. Collaborating with partners, it implements smart and modern agricultural practices support
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Ensuring food safety is key pillar to strengthen UAE's food security: Amna
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has underscored the critical importance of ensuring food safety as a cornerstone for strengthening food security and promoting economic and social well-being in the UAE.
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Assam Cabinet takes key decisions on improving infrastructure, ensuring fo
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that Assam Cabinet has taken various decisions including ensuring food security, granting financial assistance to the beneficiaries under the schemes launched by the state, and boosting infrastructure.
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India's cold chain Industry, will grow to Rs 5 lakh cr by 2030 from Rs 2 l
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to a press release, speaking at FICCI's Cold Chain and Logistics Summit, Dr Ahirwar underscored the sector's vital role in ensuring food security and reducing waste.
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Wheat procurement crosses last year's figure, comfortable to meet demand:
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The government believes that the country is in a comfortable position to meet its requirements of food grains under the free food programme Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes and for other market interventions.
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Pak: Farmers reject suspension in wheat scandal, demand genuine accountabi
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's decision to suspend four officials--former National Food Security secretary Muhammad Asif, ex-Director-General of Food Protection AD Abid, National Food Security Commissioner Waseem, and Director Suhail--on the recommendation of an inquiry committee has been m
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