All posts tagged "agriculture"
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57Wheat News in EnglishWheat sowing area rises by 2.28 per cent in rabi season
As of December 6, 2024, the wheat sowing area increased by 2.28% to 239.49 lakh hectares, while oilseeds acreage dropped by 4.34%...
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96Sugar News in EnglishZimbabwe’s sugarcane sector adopts climate resilience to boost yields amid challenges
Zimbabwe's sugarcane sector is adopting climate-smart practices to boost yields, aiming for a 100,000-tonne increase by 2030. The industry plans to raise...
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64Rice News in EnglishGovernment urged to fund crops other than rice
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food (PCAFI) advocates for more funding for high-value crops, arguing that the Department of Agriculture focuses...
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86Wheat News in EnglishWheat Sowing Area Up 2.28%, Oilseeds Down 4.34% | Rabi Season 2024-25
In the ongoing rabi season of 2024-25, wheat sowing has increased by 2.28%, reaching 239.49 lakh hectares. Pulses acreage has also grown...
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98Edible Oil News in EnglishSri Lanka Palm oil industry optimistic on cultivation ban reversal
Sri Lanka's palm oil industry is hopeful that the government will reconsider the ban on oil palm cultivation. The ban, enacted in...
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80Maize News in EnglishKALRO Invites Comments After Gazetting New GMO Maize
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) of Kenya is inviting public input on the release of genetically modified Bt maize (MON 89034) for...
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71Maize News in EnglishHimachal Leads in Natural Farming with Record MSP for Wheat & Maize
Himachal Pradesh has introduced the highest minimum support price for wheat and maize produced through natural farming methods, with wheat priced at...
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60Rice News in EnglishMohan Charan Majhi launches distribution of additional input assistance of Rs 800 to Odisha paddy farmers
**Summary:** Odisha's government launched an additional input assistance of ₹800 per quintal for paddy farmers, raising the effective price to ₹3,100, including...
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56Rice News in EnglishFarmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM
During a pre-budget consultation, farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to reduce interest rates on loans, increase PM-KISAN support, and...
