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Rendezvous with three Kerala State Farm Award winners from Thiruvananthapuram

Meet SV Sujith, Shraddha Sharad Patil and Vijaya Bhaskar, winners of the State Farm Awards 2022 from Thiruvananthapuram

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Climate crisis could contribute to a global food shortage by 2050, US special envoy on food security warns

Cary Fowler says world needs to produce 50-60% more food by middle of the century but global heating is expected to reduce yield rates

The Guardian - AU

₹9,654 cr. released for waiving crop loans of 17.15 lakh farmers: Harish

The State government, headed by Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao, has implemented a loan waiver for the second time writing loans of up to ₹1 lakh obtained by farmers.

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Climate change may impact foodgrains production up to 47% by 2080: ICAR-DG

Union Min. Shobha Karandlaje urges addressing climate risks through adaptation to bring immediate benefits. ICAR Director General & Secretary of DARE Himanshu Pathak says agriculture in India is highly vulnerable to climate change & govt. has initiated schemes to promote adoption of climate resilient technologies. 1,600 scientists, research scholars &…

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Invasive species lead driver of biodiversity loss in Australia – and feral cats have biggest impact, report finds

National response urgently needed to prevent further extinction of native flora and fauna, advocates say

The Guardian - AU

Organic farming ventures yet to get marketing support from Kerala government

Organic farmers struggle to find markets; lack of govt support, storage facilities, value-added products, online networks, and competition from cheaper produce from other states all contribute to their woes. Exotic fruit farmers, however, are doing better due to better response from traders.

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Four week-long training programme for overseas trainees inaugurated at CSRTI in Mysuru

Inauguration of four-week training programme for overseas trainees at CSRTI, Mysuru. 29 delegates from 14 countries to learn pre-cocoon and post-cocoon aspects of sericulture industry. Aimed at introducing & developing sericulture activities, generating skilled manpower & imparting tech. Dr. Meenakshi said India on way to becoming global leader in sericulture…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on September 4, 2023

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Sustainable farming key for shaping destiny of our environment, says NALSAR V-C

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Entrepreneurs should double exports by sending value-added products: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje

for their outstanding contribution in the field of coconut production and value addition.Union Minister urges entrepreneurs to double exports of value-added products to global markets.

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T.N. draws up plans to achieve paddy procurement target of 50 lakh tonnes for 2023-24

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Telangana govt. struggling to raise financial resources to meet commitments in run-up to Assembly elections

The government is expected to incur an expenditure of ₹21,556.64 crore under the crop loan waiver scheme 2018.

The Hindu

FCI wants more wheat and rice millers and processors to participate in e-auctions

FCI calls on millers, processors to participate in OMSS auctions to reduce prices of rice, wheat. 8K tonnes of wheat, 5K tonnes of rice offered at base rate. Only 0.38 lakh tonnes purchased in last two months. Eligible bidders can bid min. 10 tonnes, max. 100 tonnes for wheat, 10-1K…

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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