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India's kharif crop planting area rises; paddy, pulses, oilseeds all leadi
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Farmers in India have sown Kharif crops across 575.13 lakh hectares so far this year, as against 521.25 lakh hectares in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Ministry.
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Achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production priority for country: Union
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The central government is trying to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of pulses in the country, highlighted Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his review meeting of Kharif Crops in Delhi.
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Urad prices soften as rainfall boosts sowing area under Kharif crops
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this positive trend is supported by good rainfall, which has significantly enhanced the sowing area for Urad. As of July 5, the area sown for Urad reached 5.37 lakh hectares, a notable increase from 3.67 lakh hectar
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Kharif sowing area to soar by 27 per cent, gains in tomato and potato sign
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this increase comes amidst a favourable monsoon season and timely rains that have boosted the prospects for several kharif crops, including onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
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TMC aims to create division among people: Tripura CM Saha at election rall
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing the party of sowing division among people and misruling West Bengal. Speaking at an election rally organised in support of Hiranmoy Chatterjee, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candid
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Sowing Hope: The Art of Living's Solution-Oriented Afforestation Journey
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 31: In the relentless face of pollution and the alarming decline of natural resources, The Art of Living community, driven by the visionary ideals of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has embarked on a transformative journey with a series of impactful proje
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UP govt to set up helpdesk in all districts before sowing of Rabi crops
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced to set up a district helpdesk by the end of December to help the farmers before the survey for sowing of Rabi crops starts.
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Israel takes steps to replace grain production lost due to war in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In order to prevent grain shortages and to restore Israel's agriculture, Israel's Ministry of Agriculture allocated 9 million Shekels (USD 2.5 million) for sowing and harvesting wheat for silage and hay intended for non-living food (fodder).
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Israel lets Gaza area potato farmers get back to work
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In order to allow for the continuation of agricultural work in the south of Israel, as well as to prevent future harm to the farmers in the areas surrounding Gaza, Israel's Ministry of Agriculture allowed the sowing of potatoes to begin on Wednesday today in the Lev HaNegev fields, near Kibb
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Brahmotsavam to begin at Tirumala temple tomorrow
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple is all set for the annual Brahmotsavam, which commences tomorrow. In preparation for the Brahmotsavam, the priests of the temple have performed the ritual Ankuararpanam, which means "sowing the seed".
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Kharif crop sowing surpasses 1095 lakh hectares: Ministry of Agriculture a
Updated : 2 years, 8 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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Kharif crop sowing exceeds 1088 lakh hectares, rice dominates planting
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare released the latest figures, showcasing the planting status of various crops for the current Kharif season, alongside comparisons to the previous year.
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