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UP to export 20 tonnes of 'Kala Namak' rice to Singapore by March end
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 22 (ANI): In what appears to be a major boost to farm exports from Uttar Pradesh, the state is set to send a consignment of 20 tonnes of Buddha Rice, popularly known as "Kala Namak" Rice, one of the finest varieties of aromatic rice in India, to Sing
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New Basmati variety by Jammu university doubles farmers' income
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 10 (ANI): Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu has come up with new varieties of seeds of Basmati rice which have doubled the yield per hectare and helped increase farmers' income.
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Government lifts ban on onion export from January 1
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): The central government on Monday removed prohibition for the export of all varieties of onions with effect from January 1, 2021.
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Cake show begins in Coimbatore ahead of Christmas
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 20 (ANI): With Christmas just around the corner, a 10-day cake show has begun in Coimbatore. While there are a lot of varieties, the special focus is on 'Corona cakes' which are made to spread awareness among the general public.
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Kerala first State in the country to fix MSP for vegetables: Pinarayi Vija
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that Kerala has become the first state in the country to fix the minimum support price (MSP) for vegetables. He also announced the floor price for 16 varieties of vegetables. The scheme wou
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Kerala govt to fix MSP for 16 varieties of agricultural crops from Novembe
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 21 (ANI): The Kerala Cabinet has decided to fix minimum support price (MSP) for 16 varieties of agricultural crops as part of its decision to support farmers and boost the agricultural sector.
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Sher-e-Kashmir University introduces high-density pears
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 26 (ANI): The new high-density plant varieties of pear, which are introduced by the scientists of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) are revolutionising the horticulture sector.
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Govt bans export of onions with immediate effect
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The government on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions except those cut, sliced or broken in powder form, with immediate effect.
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Favourable weather, new varieties of trees improve almond quality in Kashm
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 3 (ANI): A favourable weather and new varieties of trees improved the quality of almonds in Budgam district. Although, the production of almond fruit crops is lower this year than the previous ones but is expected to help growers to get a good re
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Imported seed varieties to soar tomato production in Kashmir
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 19 (ANI): The production of tomatoes from imported seeds is set to get a boost in the Kashmir Valley. The imported seeds have been brought by scientists of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST) from different
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SKUAST scientists develop hybrid tomato varieties that grow in winter
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Srinagar (Kashmir) [India], August 19 (ANI): Scientists of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) are conducting experiments with imported tomato seed varieties to develop a hybrid that will grow during the winter months as local varieties are not co
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Manipur farmer takes up horticulture to boost eco-tourism
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 30 (ANI): In an effort to boost eco-tourism, a farmer from Manipur, Salam Somorendro, is planting a variety of fruits and medicinal plant in his orchard. He is the first orchard farmer in the state who is preparing to produce different varieties of organic frui
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