All posts tagged "farmers"

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  156

  Rice News in English

  Farmers get 46 new rice varieties in last 5 years

  In Andhra Pradesh, 46 new rice varieties introduced from 2020 to 2024 have improved yields and resilience. Developed by ICAR, these varieties...

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  120

  Maize News in English

  Climate-smart agriculture breathes new life into NW maize yields

  Research in South Africa’s North West province shows that climate-smart farming boosts maize yields and food security. Techniques like drought-tolerant seeds, mulching,...

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  113

  Sugar News in English

  Govt fails to clear dues worth more than Rs 2.57 billion to milk and sugarcane producing farmers

  It's essential to verify information through reputable sources before sharing to prevent the spread of misinformation. Fact-checking helps ensure accuracy and truth,...

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  141

  Rice News in English

  Jorhat farmer fights to save indigenous rice seeds

  Mahan Chandra Borah, a 41-year-old farmer from Jorhat, Assam, argues that indigenous rice varieties should be considered heritage. For 20 years, he...

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  118

  Maize News in English

  NFRA to buy 100,000 tonnes of maize in Rukwa

  The NFRA Sumbawanga Zonal Office will purchase 100,000 tonnes of maize this season using a new digital system for enhanced efficiency. The...

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  183

  Maize News in English

  Maize crop in lower Kangra hit as infestation persists

  In Kangra district, maize farmers are battling fall armyworm infestations, damaging about 10% of the crop. With past issues involving simian and...

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  123

  Maize News in English

  Inspect quality of maize seeds sold in Perambalur, worried farmers tell TN government

  In Perambalur, maize farmers are concerned about the quality of seeds after poor performance last year. They demand inspections of this year’s...

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  132

  Sugar News in English

  Government reviews sugarcane prices after farmers’ uproar : Kenya

  The Kenyan government has slightly increased the sugarcane price to Sh5,000 per ton, following farmers' protests over the initial Sh4,950 rate set...

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  Sugar News in English

  Kenya : Discontent as State raises cane buying price by mere Sh50

  Sugarcane farmers are disappointed with the Ministry of Agriculture’s decision to increase the buying price by just Sh50, from Sh4,950 to Sh5,000...