All posts tagged "farmers"
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88Rice News in EnglishMangaluru: Scientists to study paddy preserved by ‘Seeding Sathya’
ICAR-KVK Dakshina Kannada is studying 10 traditional paddy varieties preserved by Padma Shri awardee Sathyanarayana Beleri. These include saltwater-tolerant Kari Kagga, pest-resistant...
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70Rice News in EnglishBasmati rice prices fluctuate post-MEP abolition amid Middle East tensions
The removal of the minimum export price (MEP) on Basmati rice has improved paddy prices, but farmers still earn less than last...
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85Wheat News in EnglishMultiple benefits of cultivating wheat in rice residue retained fields: Experts
Experts highlight multiple benefits of cultivating wheat in rice residue-retained fields, emphasizing improved soil health and crop productivity. Incorporating rice straw into...
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100Wheat News in EnglishAfrica’s growing grain crisis: Reliance on Russian wheat escalates
Africa's reliance on Russian wheat is growing as the continent faces low domestic production and increasing demand. Countries like Benin, which depends...
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104Maize News in EnglishSupport price for natural farming products announced in Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur: The agricultural technology management agency (ATMA) of the state agriculture department has announced a support price of Rs 3,000 per quintal...
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74Maize News in EnglishKenya : Murang’a farmers receive certified maize seeds, fertiliser
In Murang’a, over 70,000 smallholder farmers received certified maize seeds and fertilizer to boost productivity. Governor Irungu Kang’ata led the distribution, which...
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81Wheat News in EnglishThe free market comes to Pakistan’s wheat crop
The death knell for Pakistan’s massive wheat subsidy programme was sounded by the International Monetary Fund, which announced in early September that...
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61Sugar News in EnglishSteps on to restart Amaravathi sugar mill in Tiruppur: Minister MP Saminathan
The Amaravathi Cooperative Sugar Mill, non-functional since July 2023 due to machinery issues, has requested ₹166 crore from the state government to...
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78Rice News in EnglishStir by farmers, arhtiyas, millers brings Punjab to grinding halt
Farmers, commission agents, and millers blocked roads and railways across Punjab, protesting delayed paddy procurement and other demands. Traffic on highways, including...
