Agriculture Department Archives

Government cracks down on harmful pesticide imports

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on harmful pesticide imports, citing health risks like cancer. Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh urged public...

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Maize News in English

Andhra government to promote 11 major crops as ‘Growth Engines’

Andhra Pradesh has launched a major initiative to boost 11 key crops as ‘Growth Engines’ to raise farmer incomes and drive 15%...

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Wheat News in English

Procurement starts, Punjab set to procure 124 LMT wheat

Agricultural experts have predicted a bumper wheat crop in Punjab, with the total production expected to touch 190 lakh tonnes. The procurement...

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Maize News in English

Farmers in Balurghat shift to maize cultivation amid water crisis

Farmers in Balurghat's Chingishpur region are shifting from water-intensive Boro paddy to maize cultivation due to an acute water crisis. Maize requires...

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Rice News in English

Valenzuela : DA Team conducts surprise visit at Marulas Market, inspects rice, pork price

Agriculture Assistant Secretary Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra, along with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Food Terminal Inc. officials, visited the New Marulas Public...

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Sugar News in English

The role of sugarcane in securing South Africa’s aviation fuel supply

The recent fuel shortage at OR Tambo Airport highlighted South Africa's need for domestic sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). SAFs, derived from sugarcane,...

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Sugar News in English

Karnataka : Cane yield hit due to land fragmentation

Mandya, Karnataka's key sugarcane-growing region, faces stagnant yields due to land fragmentation, poor spacing, excessive water use, and nutrient imbalance. Experts highlight...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : Review meeting on wheat situation held

Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo stated that recent rainfall has positively impacted wheat crops, boosting yield prospects. Wheat has been sown...