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Biodiversity board eyes innovative solutions to conservation through ideation challenge

KSBB organises 'Biodiversity Ideation Challenge-2023' to invite college students, start-ups & public to come up with innovative solutions to conserve biodiversity & promote sustainable use. Contestants can submit ideas for agrobiodiversity, aquatic biodiversity & forest biodiversity. Last date for registration is Nov 15 & problem statement by Dec 31. Final…

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New organic rules announced by USDA tighten restrictions on livestock and poultry producers

Livestock and poultry producers will need to comply with more specific standards if they want to label their products as organic under final rules announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Independent UK

Coffee harvesting begins early in the Agency area of Alluri Sitharama Raju district this year

Coffee harvesting begins early in the Agency area of Alluri Sitharama Raju district this year. About 15,000 tonnes of produce is expected from the crop to be harvested from 2.05 lakh acres. Local farmers want the government to increase the minimum support price to meet the rising expenses.

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Karnataka farmers to get six hours of power from October 26

The Karnataka government has instructed electric supply companies to provide six hours of power to rural irrigation pumpsets up from five hours. This is to save the standing crop, mainly sugarcane, that has been affected by scarce rainfall.

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Chhattisgarh farm loan waiver announcement raises new questions

Congress announces farm loan waiver in Chhattisgarh; questions raised on policy, political narrative. Government claims initiatives have strengthened rural economy, but loan waiver raises doubts

The Hindu

Carrots farms v valley: the battle over a water-depleted California region

The Cuyama valley gets only 8in of water a year – and some of the US’s top carrot farms want a bigger share of the increasingly precious resource

The Guardian - US

Growing 'farm to school' movement serves up fresh, local produce to kids

Some school meal programs buy fruit and veggies from local farms, improving kids' diets and supporting the agricultural economy. A boost in federal funds to expand these efforts runs out next year.

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‘All that is missing is a whip’: How Home Office ignored migrant worker abuses on farms

Foreign workers on British farms suffered racism, wage theft, threats and appalling conditions, according to evidence heard by inspectors — but nothing was done. Emiliano Mellino and Matthew Chapman tell the whole story

The Independent UK

Low-welfare eggs from caged hens imported to UK in ‘staggering’ numbers

Exclusive: Concerns grow that post-Brexit trade deals could lead to further decline in quality as battery farm eggs are reintroduced

The Guardian - UK

ED alleges another scam in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with a face value of ₹175 crore

ED probes money laundering angle in alleged Custom Rice Milling Scam in Chhattisgarh, claims ₹175 crore bribes generated for 'higher powers'. Ex-MD of MARKFED and office-bearer of local rice millers' association accused of increasing special incentive from ₹40 to ₹120 per quintal, collecting kickbacks of ₹175 Crore. ED conducted search…

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Lobby groups fought ‘hard and dirty’ against EU ban on caged farm animals

Legislation now appears to be on hold after ferocious pushback from powerful farming lobbies

The Guardian - UK

Farmers wary of dud deal as EU trade pact talks resume

The trade minister should not sign any pact with the EU that would stop Australians from using names such as feta and prosecco, the farmers federation says.

AAP

Exposed: Secret report on UK modern slavery the Home Office didn’t want you to see

Foreign workers on British farms were allegedly starved, abused, denied medical care and financially exploited — so why did the Home Office try to cover up damning evidence from its own inspections?

The Independent UK

No festive cheer for tomato growers; virus attack adds to farmers’ woes

After experiencing record highs, even the beginning of festivities has not brought any relief for tomato growers as the current price for a box of tomato is just ₹50 to ₹120 at the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee

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BRS asks people to be wary of Congress promises, gives Karnataka example

BRS leader Jagadish Reddy warns Telangana people not to trust Congress, citing Karnataka's failure to provide 5-hr daytime power supply to agriculture. He highlights how Telangana is providing 24x7 power supply to all categories, while Karnataka is struggling with 15,000 MW demand. He also mentions Congress' intention to provide only…

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View from The Hill: China-Australia relations head back to room temperature, with Albanese's November visit

The defrost in China-Australia relations started cautiously after the change of federal government last year. It then sped up, with developments culminating in the formal announcement at the weekend of the date for the much-anticipated visit by Anthony Albanese.

AAP

Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest

Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.

The Hindu

Alappuzha woman scripts rags to riches story with jackfruit-based products

Jyothi Lighitharaj, once bankrupt, now earns Rs. 2 lakh/mo. from her jackfruit-based products enterprise. She uses all parts of the fruit to make 60 value-added products, providing employment to 15 people. She procures 10 tonnes of jackfruit from Kerala & markets them through fairs & shops.

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Will consider raising land ceiling on plantations for diversification: Minister

Kerala govt to consider raising ceiling on plantation land used for activities other than growing listed crops. DI&C to reimburse interest on loans taken by farmers for renovation of shelters, provide grant for fruit park infrastructure, aid modernisation of cultivation & optimisation of revenue. Steps taken to create 'Kerala Brand'…

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Make edamame — fresh soybeans — a welcome addition to your healthy diet

Consumed whole, fresh or dried, soybeans contain a bounty of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

The Guardian - UK

Impact of farming on climate crisis will be a key Cop topic – finally

Cop28 will discuss how global food production must become sustainable to stay within 1.5C

The Guardian - US

High steaks society: who are the 12% of people consuming half of all beef in the US?

Beef production is a huge climate crisis driver, and a new study says only a small percentage of the country does most of the eating

The Guardian - UK

Ex-officials at UN farming body say work on methane emissions was censored

Pressure from agriculture lobbies led to role of cattle in rising global temperatures being underplayed by FAO, claim sources

The Hindu

Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought: study

Forest loss driven by rubber production in Southeast Asia could be two to three times higher than estimated, highlighting the challenges facing importers under pressure to find sustainable supplies

The Hindu

Steps in place to check price rise during festival season: Centre

Centre says it has taken measures to keep prices of essential items stable during festival season: export duty on parboiled rice till March 2024, offloading 50 lakh tonnes wheat, NAFED, NCCF, Kendriya Bhandar selling atta at ₹27.50/kg, edible oil prices expected to remain stable

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