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Experts call for shaping inclusive markets for small farmers to enhance livelihood security
The two-day conference, titled Food systems transformation: From ecological farms to fair markets, was organised by Banswara-based voluntary groupVaagdhara, working on tribal livelihood issues
National Technical Textiles Mission sets up demo farms for agro textiles
If agricultural universities in south India come forward, a demonstration farm can be set up in the south too, Mission Director Ashok Kumar Malhotra said in Coimbatore
India ranks first in coconut production and Pollachi in Coimbatore is a major producer with coconut plantations spanning 1.2 lakh hectares, the Minister said during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha
What does the draft Seeds Bill entail? | Explained
Why has the seed industry been demanding a reform of the Seeds Act of 1966? What are the punishments prescribed for flouting provisions under the Bill? Why are farmers groups worried about the new draft Bill? What will be the roles of the Central and State Seed Committees?
Farmer attempts to end life over fertilizer shortage in U.P.s Shahjahanpur
Opposition blames U.P. government for crisis, alleges black marketing and hoarding
Consistent inflows leave little cushion, forcing officials to resort to regulated releases; the storage levels are expected to support irrigation, power generation, and drinking water supply
