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Sugar Minister comes under attack from BJP for his remarks on farmers’ suicides

Slamming the Congress government for delaying declaring drought in the State, BJP leaders on Wednesday took exception to the statement of Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil, who has said farmer suicides increased after compensation amount was hiked for such deaths.

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Trump's Truth Social gets a lifeline after deadline for a big cash infusion is extended

Donald’s Trump’s Truth Social got a lifeline this week after a blank-check company that could infuse the social media platform with cash agreed to extend a critical deadline for a year

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Tomato farmers fear the worst as prices crash, exports stop

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‘It’s slavery for modern times’: how children of 12 toil in Colorado’s fields

Some Republican-led states are pushing to relax child labour laws but even in the farms of San Luis valley, where most are Hispanic/Latino, youngsters can work an unlimited number of hours

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Krishi Mela 2023 to begin in Dharwad on Saturday

UAS to host four-day Krishi Mela-2023 from Sept 8, featuring Millet Pavillion, Seed Mela & Fruit & Flower Show. Chief Minister to inaugurate event. Seminars, awards, exhibitions & stalls to be held. 12 lakh farmers from across region & States to participate. #KrishiMela #UAS #Farmers

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Tomato prices crash to ₹10/kg in Karnataka wholesale markets, and more

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After record highs, tomato prices crash to ₹10 per kg in Karnataka wholesale markets

The prices of tomatoes that had touched nearly ₹200 per kg in July

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NZ wins hard-fought victory over Canada in dairy trade dispute

The time and cost of forcing 'the world's friendliest nation' to comply with the rules of new trade deal bode ill for when more intransigent countries like the UK or China dig in their heels, argues Jonathan Milne.

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Last spin of the loom: how carpet can salvage NZ's dying wool industry

Kiwi carpet-maker Bremworth will today announce new 10-year supply contracts to provide its farmers certainty – and the agriculture minister wants agencies to look favourably on NZ wool carpets. Jonathan Milne reports.

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New norms allow individuals to start private industrial estates

Inds. Dept. amends norms for private industrial estates: Individuals/families owning 5 acres or holding lease rights for 30 yrs can apply. 8 estates sanctioned, 30 in process. Food processing, light engineering works. Govt. to facilitate roads, power, water, ₹30 lakh/acre assistance. Aim to open 100 estates before LDF tenure ends.

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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

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₹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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Deadline looms for Trump to take Truth Social public

Future of ex-president’s social media brand endangered by SEC fight

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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

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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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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.

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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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