Maharashtra farmers to protest seeking resumption of Kisan Rail
Several farmers’ organisations in Maharashtra, including the Swatantra Bharat Party, Jan Sansad Organisation and People’s Helpline, will launch a sit-in
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Carbon markets and agriculture: A new frontier for farmers in climate change mitigation
As global efforts to address climate change intensify, agriculture is emerging as a crucial player in the solution. Farmers, long
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Govt set to restart Bharat atta, rice, pulses sales with revised prices
. The Centre is likely to restart sales of ‘Bharat’ brand atta, rice and pulses very soon as a decision
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A greener tomorrow: How nanoparticles are helping plants fight environmental stress
The agricultural sector faces major challenges from climate change, such as increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and soil degradation, all of
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PM Modi launches ₹23,300 crore agricultural schemes, solar parks, FPOs in Maharashtra
Launching various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sector worth around ₹23,300 crore in Washim, Maharashtra, Prime Minister
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Mangrove conservation is key to protecting biodiversity
Mangroves, often overlooked and undervalued, play a crucial role as guardians of coastal biodiversity worldwide. These unique ecosystems, characterised by
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India’s cotton imports likely to rise in 2024-25 crop year
India’s cotton imports may rise during the 2024-25 crop year (October 2024-September 2025) on lower carry-forward stocks and the likely
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CIFT conducts first drone based study on marine mammal-fishery
The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, has carried out drone-based survey to study marine mammal fishery interaction. This
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Prices of 8 crops rule below MSP in agri-terminal markets
Soyabean, groundnut and sunflower are among 8 of the 14 kharif crops whose average mandi (agri-terminal markets or Agricultural Produce
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Indian pulse growers realise 65-75% of retail price, says RBI report
Unlike potato and onions, farmers growing pulses realise 65-75 per cent of the retail price due to the efficient supply
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