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Three-fourths of India’s irrigation sources run on electricity: study

Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) finds electricity is the dominant source of power for water extraction, powering 76% of sources. Tubewells and borewells capable of extracting water from greater depths are on the rise. 23.14 million Minor Irrigation schemes reported in 695 districts and 6,47,394 villages, mostly privately owned. UP has…

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FCI to sell 6 lakh tonnes rice, wheat in south zone under open market scheme

All regional offices of FCI in the south zone are offering wheat and rice from the stocks lying at FCI/agencies depots every Friday through m-junction platform.

The Hindu

Production of rice, major food crops dips in State, reveals annual report

Kerala's 2021-22 agri stats: Paddy, other food crops' area, production down; coconut production up.

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T.N. places order with National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation for 7 lakh tonnes of rice

TNCSC orders 7 lakh tonnes of rice from NCCF for PDS at ₹35/kg. Supply to be completed by end March. FCI not covering States under OMSS-D. 2.97 lakh tonnes of rice allocated by Centre for NFSA. E-auction of 2.29 lakh tonnes of wheat and 3.68 lakh tonnes of rice by…

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By 2080, India could lose groundwater by 3 times the current rate: Study

India's groundwater depletion rate could triple by 2080 due to farmers' adaptation to warming climate, threatening food & water security. Study found intensified withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation due to warming climate had not been accounted for in earlier projections. Climate models showed increased temp, monsoon & decreased winter…

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Dry spell in Andhra Pradesh: Chief Minister tells officials to discuss contingency plans, educate farmers on alternative crops

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy directed officials to focus on e-cropping registrations while maintaining enough stock of cattle fodder in view of the prolonged dry spell in the State.

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Most avian flu outbreaks in India reported from post-monsoon to pre-summer season: study

Study finds HPAI H5N1 and H5N8 viruses cause infections in humans & poultry, resulting in severe economic losses & potential zoonotic risk. 284 H5N1 and 57 H5N8 outbreaks reported in India since 2006, with peak in Jan. Wild birds, owl, peafowl, crows, migratory birds tested positive. Seasonality of outbreaks helps…

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Farmers to protest outside Karnataka MPs’ offices over Cauvery and Mahadayi issues on September 4

Federation of Karnataka Farmers' Associations call for protest outside MPs' offices on Sept 4 to condemn their silence on Cauvery & Mahadayi disputes. Farmers to submit representation after demonstration. Also demand quality power, protection of crops & cattle, & higher FRP for sugarcane.

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First beekeeping equipment making unit in public sector gets ready in Alappuzha

Kerala's Horticorp is set to open a beekeeping equipment manufacturing unit at Kalavamkodam, offering high-quality apparatus at reasonable rates. The unit, funded by the Union govt and Horticorp, will produce beehives, smokers, comb honey cutters, hive stands, etc. Bee farmers will get a 40% subsidy on equipment. The unit will…

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With Horticorp delaying payment, farmers start their own vegetable market at Kanthallur

In Idukki, winter vegetable farmers have launched a 'Chilla' model farm produce auction centre due to Horticorp failing to pay them on time. The new market, exclusive to tribal people, opens Thursdays and farmers are paid a day after the auction.The farmers have decided not to provide vegetables to Horticorp…

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State-of-the-art plant clinic, seed production centre inaugurated at ICAR-IIHR

ICAR-IIHR inaugurated a Plant Health clinic, Seed Production Centre, Centre for Spawn Incubation, Agri-Business Incubation Centre, Centre of Excellence on Kamalam fruit, Fruit Plant Mall, and Karnataka Exotic Fruit Farmers Association. These facilities will help farmers and horticultural growers with diagnostic services, advisories, and improved seed quality. The Centre of…

The Hindu

Kuttanad boy scripts a success story in farming battling floods

Arjun Ashok, 15, from Kuttanad, won the Agriculture Dept's award for best student farmer. Despite floods, he cultivated veggies & flowers, raising goats, rabbits, chickens & silkie. He applies biopesticides & compost, selling produce at the local farmers' market & depositing proceeds in his bank acct. Supported by his parents,…

The Hindu

Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement

Logging is threatening Omo Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria, which is home to endangered wildlife like African elephants

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India to export rice to Singapore despite curbs, says External Affairs Ministry

India will allow export of rice to Singapore despite restrictions on export of the product, citing the special relationship between India and Singapore as the reason for this exemption

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Special court for land-grabbing cases will lose jurisdiction if owners are put in lawful possession of disputed land: Karnataka HC

The special court for land-grabbing cases will lose jurisdiction to entertain a complaint when the landowners are put in possession of the land through a lawfully registered sale deed, as such issues would require adjudication as “a pure and simple suit for title” by the competent courts, said the High…

Al Jazeera

Is a global food crisis the new normal?

From Indian rice to Australian wheat, climate change is worsening a food crunch and price spikes due to war in Ukraine.

The Hindu

Basmati rice exporters express ‘shock’ over curbs, demand urgent solution

Punjab rice exporters criticize Centre's export restrictions on Basmati rice, citing potential financial losses. Union Commerce Ministry had directed APEDA to register contracts of US$1,200/metric tonne & above. Punjab Rice Millers & Exporters Association seeks meeting to find solution.

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BJP smells a rat as Telangana govt. calls for tender for paddy auctions

BJP’s Nizamabad MP D.Aravind alleged that Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao had “hatched a plan” to sell off rice by about ₹4-5 less a kg to corporates and thereby, “dubiously earn crores of rupees in commission”.

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Wetlands and seaweed to generate carbon credits

The Government is looking for alternatives to tree-planting to meet New Zealand's ambitious climate targets, and novel removal technologies could play a part, reports Marc Daalder

The Hindu

70 groups hold ‘We 20’ summit, oppose G-20

‘We 20’ has drafted 13 working papers on agriculture, climate change, banking, finance, labour, employment and shrinking democratic places.

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Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice

Government bans export of Basmati rice below $1,200/MT to prevent misclassification of non-Basmati white rice. APEDA to form committee to evaluate contracts below $1,200/MT. Centre imposed 20% export duty on par-boiled non-Basmati rice & banned export of broken rice in Sept 2022. Curbs impacting availability of foodgrains in African countries.

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Scottish Government's wildlife reforms go 'above and beyond', says pest controller

THE Scottish Government’s wildlife management reforms go “above and beyond” expectations, according to a pest controller who consulted on the…

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Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?

In order to increase the availability of onions in the market, the government on August 19 imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until the end of the year. Read on The Hindu why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?

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This common herbicide affects male reproductive health

A new study by researchers from the Medical College at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and the Yenepoya Research Centre in Mangalore has shed light on a potential silent threat to male reproductive health due to the common herbicide clethodim. This raises questions about the safety of widely used herbicides…

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