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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…

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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…

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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.

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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”.

The Hindu

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

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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…

The National (Scotland)

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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When the life force of Cauvery is inadequate

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Governor promises to take up with Centre issues faced by banana growers

Gov. Ravi stresses need to respect, reward farmers; calls for effective market linkages, infrastructure strengthening, agro-based industries.

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FCI to release rice and wheat into open market to stabilise prices

FCI is offering 4K tonnes wheat and 13K tonnes rice in e-auction on August 30. 7.7L tonnes rice, 12K tonnes wheat available with FCI, A.P.. Buyers can bid 100 tonnes wheat, 1K tonnes rice. Reserve price for FRK rice is ₹2,973/quintal, non-FRK rice ₹2,900/quintal.

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Stimulate consumer demand for greater millet promotion, say experts

Mela in Mysuru showcases millet varieties from different states to promote its health benefits & economic value for farmers. Govt. should fund 'Millet Mission' & create storage facilities. International Year of Millet should popularise its culinary delights. Farmer producers groups & tribal groups from 6 states showcase millet varieties. Ready-to-cook…

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Farmers decry delay in registration for weather-based crop insurance scheme

National Farmers Protection Committee seeks Prime Minister’s intervention

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Focus on holistic development of Cauvery delta districts, T.N. CM Stalin urges officials

CM Stalin urges officials to focus on holistic dev. of Cauvery delta districts by promoting industries along with agri. Govt. implementing various schemes to improve infra & promote trade. Special focus on MGNREGS, Kalaignarin All Village Integrated Agri Dev. Programme, Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam, CM's Rural Road Dev. Scheme…

The Independent UK

Farmers ‘left in the lurch’ as post-Brexit payments delayed

Sector bosses angry at ‘lack of progress’ in replacing nature-friendly EU subsidies in UK

The Hindu

Buying onions might leave Bengaluru consumers teary-eyed unless weather plays nice

Tomato prices recently dropped, but onion prices may soon rise due to delayed monsoon in Karnataka. In APMC, prices have jumped 50-60% in 15 days, while retail markets have seen prices rise from ₹30 to ₹40-45 per kg. 40% of farmers in Chitradurga have decided not to grow onions due…

The Guardian - UK

Farmers in England unsure what to plant as post-Brexit payments delayed

Latest blow to sustainable farming incentive for nature recovery prompts warnings of ‘tough autumn’

The Hindu

Driven to tears: On the government’s move to arrest prices

Blunt policy interventions could end up distorting sowing preferences in the coming year, especially in the crops that spurred more inflation this year

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Animal welfare ruling surprises farmers

Farm decision might set a precedent for winter grazing consents

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