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Crop loan disbursal high despite erratic monsoon

Crop loans in TN up despite lower coverage: Disbursed by PACCS, amount is ₹800 cr higher than last year; revision in cost of cultivation, rise in loanees cited as reasons.

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Tropical forest loss from growing rubber trade is more substantial than previously thought – new research

Over 4 million hectares of tree cover – an area equivalent to the size of Switzerland – may have been cleared to make space for rubber plantations since the 1990s. Out of all the rubber planted, 1 million hectares may have been established in key biodiversity areas – sites that…

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Farmers Direct Is Latest Insurer To Leave California Market

The Farmers subsidiary has begun to send non-renewal notices in California, adding to a growing list of insurers exiting the market.

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Deere & Co. (DE) Earnings Analysis: Industrial Stock Buy or Sell Signals?

Deere & Company’s (DE) recent innovations set the stage for substantial long-term growth. Yet, as the curtain rises on its upcoming earnings release, would it be wise to invest in DE, given its current analyst estimates and profitability? Let’s find out….

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Minister takes Ballari officials to task for incompetency in quickly attending to public grievances

Revenue Min. Byregowda takes govt. servants to task for incompetency in quickly attending to public grievances. He directs officers to go back to villages to furnish complete info. to ensure farmers get better compensation. He also directs district admin. to make arrangements for drinking water in summer. He wants all…

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After a temporary setback during COVID-19, mulberry silk production in the country bounces back

Mulberry silk production in India has bounced back to 27,654 MT in 2022-23, after a temporary setback due to COVID-19. CSRTI, Mysuru, has developed improved mulberry varieties, bivoltine breeds and double hybrid cocoons, increasing leaf productivity and cocoon yield. These technologies have helped the country reach its current production levels.

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CSRTI advises farmers to use only recommended pesticides to ensure spinning of cocoons by silkworms

CSR&TI scientists urge farmers to use only recommended pesticides to tackle silkworms failing to spin cocoons. Rise in complaints of non-spinning of silkworms affects 20% of cocoon crop. Chemical residue of pesticides & other agrochemicals affects nervous system of silkworms. 2-5% of sericulture farmers affected, issue also accentuated by climatic…

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BJP will raise crop loss compensation, farm loan waiver during winter session, says Leader of Opposition Ashok

Opposition Leader R. Ashok visits Kalaburagi, pledges to move motion in Belagavi winter session on crop loss comp. & loan waiver for farmers affected by drought. Admits hurdles in payment of comp., recalls initiatives to quickly gather data & pay relief. Encourages BJP workers to work hard for party's victory…

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Necessary to hear the farmer before making him a ‘villain’: Justice Dhulia

Supreme Court judge expresses need to hear farmers before painting them as villains; 8,481 meetings held with farmers, 1,092 flying squads deployed to prevent fires; court questions why errant farmers should benefit monetarily; asks Centre, Punjab to take away incentive; suggests policy to discourage paddy cultivation.

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Rural communities rally against water buybacks

People have rallied in three towns against water buybacks for the Murray Darling, as the senate considers how to return the resource to the environment.

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Farmers in Punjab, Haryana fume over police cases for stubble burning

Farmers associated with as many as 18 farmer-labour outfits and members of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM non-political) staged demonstrations at several places and submitted memorandums to deputy commissioners in support of their demands.

The Hindu

Krishi Mela 2023 sees 15.60 lakh visitors; captures wallet share of ₹5 crore

Krishi Mela in Karnataka receives encouraging response from farmers despite drought-like situation. Farmers purchased items worth ₹5 crore and 150 farmers were honoured for their best practices. The crop museum showcased diverse technologies and on-the-field experience.

The Hindu

CBI arrests two senior officials in seperate bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Deputy Manager (Production) of Verka Dairy Plant in Punjab for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers demand higher prices for sugarcane in the wake of drought, reduced yield

Farmers demand higher prices for sugarcane due to drought and reduced yield. Leaders urge State govt to ensure factories pay at least ₹4,000/tonne. Some suggest farmers be treated as shareholders in factories to share profits. Farmers willing to share profits & losses if they become shareholders.

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Measures on to expand cultivation of GI-tagged Onattukara sesame

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Extreme weather can hit farmers hard. Those with smaller farming operations often pay the price

Following historic rainfall and flooding earlier this summer, farmers in Graves County, Kentucky sustained field damage and crop loss

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Pineapple price peaks as farm lease rates, sucker price go up

Pineapple farmers in Kerala are seeing a revival of fortunes due to favourable weather and market conditions, with the price of ripe fruit reaching an all-time high of ₹42/kg in November. Prices of pineapple suckers and lease rates for potential pineapple farms have also risen, prompting farmers to rethink their…

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Agriculture drone developed by sister-brother duo’s start-up gets DGCA certification

Devika & Devan Chandrasekaran, engineering grads, developed agri-drone, FIA QD10, to increase yield & reduce fertiliser application. It has 25 min flight time & costs Rs. 4-7.5 lakh. They are upskilling manual labourers into drone operators & plan to roll out operations in UK & Germany.

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Farmers air their grievances before Siddaramaiah

Karnataka farmers met CM Siddaramaiah to demand higher FRP, 10-hr electricity, drought relief funds. CM assured to uphold their interests, convene meeting of sugar mills & direct police to be more thoughtful. Delegation criticized govt's attitude similar to Union govt's anti-farmers stance.

The Hindu

KCR twisting my statements regarding Rythu Bandhu as he fears Congress promises to farmers: Uttam

Congress MP Uttam Kumar Reddy refuted CM KCR's false claims of his statements on Rythu Bandhu. Mr. Reddy said that he demanded timely disbursal of money to farmers. He outlined Congress' farmer-centric agenda.

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Drought-hit farmers in State lost crops worth ₹33,000 crore: Siddaramaiah

Farmers in Karnataka have incurred crop and harvest losses of a whopping ₹33,000 crore so far this year due to drought, erratic weather conditions, and other vagaries of nature, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Friday.

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Federal Register weekly update: More than 25,000 documents added so far in 2023

The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions.

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State to attain self-sufficiency in milk production in a year, says Minister

Dairy farmers to be given subsidy in cattle feeds, which will make a significant improvement in milk production, Chinchurani says.

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UK government weakens energy efficiency targets for farmers

Improvement targets for horticulture and poultry reduced after lobbying from National Farmers’ Union

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