All posts tagged "farmers"
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90Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia to Consider Raising Import Duties on Edible Oils to Boost Domestic Farming
The Indian government is considering increasing import duties on palm and soybean oils to protect domestic farmers and ensure they receive the...
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84Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane farmers lined up for hefty bonuses starting end of the year : Kenya
Kenyan sugarcane farmers will start receiving bonuses from their produce this year, as part of the Kenya Kwanza administration's reforms in the...
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95Sugar News in EnglishIn Telangana’s Zaheerabad, Sugarcane A Lifeline To Farmers For 50 Years
Farmers in Zaheerabad, Telangana, have been profitably growing sugarcane for over 50 years, with many families in the area relying solely on...
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96Rice News in EnglishFlood devastates paddy lands in Kakching
Widespread flooding has severely damaged paddy fields in Kakching district, Manipur, with nearly 50% of rice crops expected to be lost. The...
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89Rice News in EnglishRice prices rising despite ample harvests : Bangladesh
Despite a record high rice production of over 4 crore tonnes in Bangladesh for FY 2023-24, prices are rising, affecting low-income families....
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93Rice News in EnglishFarmers 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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76Maize News in EnglishClimate-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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79Sugar News in EnglishGovt 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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92Rice News in EnglishJorhat 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...
