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Farmers launch ‘Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi’ campaign in Ongole

SKM farmers launch 'Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi' campaign ahead of 2024 LS polls. They demand statutory backing to MSP, withdrawal of Electricity Amendment Bill, no GM crops, minimal power tariff for upland farmers, stop monetisation of PSU assets, scrap UAPA & PMLA, debt relief commission.

The Hindu

Reach benefits of Centrally-sponsored schemes effectively to farmers, MPs tell officials

MPs Naik & Jadhav direct officials to create awareness of Central govt. schemes in Yadgir. Taluks declared drought-hit, crop damage survey report to be submitted for compensation. Officials to distribute groundnut sowing seeds, create awareness of PM Fasal Bima Yojana. Jal Jeevan Mission works of low quality, NHAI to complete…

The Hindu

South Africa culls nearly 2.5M chickens in effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The South African government says nearly 2.5 million chickens have been culled in an effort to contain outbreaks of two separate strains of avian influenza that have threatened to create a shortage of eggs for consumers

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Objectors to purpose-built underpass ask if chickens will really cross a road

A bid to build an underpass for chickens to cross a country road is being opposed amid claims there is no evidence the birds will use it.

The National (Scotland)

Malaysians urged not to panic-buy local rice after import prices rise substantially

Malaysia’s government says enough rice is available despite recent panic-buying of locally produced rice that led to empty shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide

The Independent UK

PM’s pre-poll promise of Turmeric Board for State spiced with uncertainty

Although India is the largest producer and consumer of turmeric in the world, there is good demand for it in many Asian and other countries that use it as a cooking agent and for cosmetic uses.

The Hindu

Natural farming is key to achieving a healthy society, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy on October 2 (Monday) said that natural farming was catching up fast as it was being viewed as a tool for achieving a healthy society. The Chief Secretary was on a field visit to the areas where organic crops were being grown in…

The Hindu

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Israeli And Moroccan Ministers Sign Agreement To Boost Agricultural Cooperation

Israel and Morocco Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation in Bid for Food Security

Zenger

Jacob Rees-Mogg would be 'deported from Australia', says farmers union president

THE head of the farming union has branded Jacob Rees-Mogg “morally bankrupt” over his call for “hormone-injected beef from Australia” to be…

The National (Scotland)

Bird flu vaccine drive sparks US ban on French poultry imports

France has started vaccinating ducks against bird flu in a bid to stem the virus that killed millions of birds around the world, a move that has prompted the United States to impose trade restrictions on French poultry imports.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya’s Economy Struggles With Rising Inflation And Depreciating Shilling

Inflation rates soar, fuel and food prices spike, as Kenya grapples with economic challenges.

Zenger

UK retailers urged to join action that ensures banana workers earn living wage

Fairtrade International is launching the initiative aiming to achieve living wages, living incomes and resilient banana supply chains.

The Independent UK

Coconut farmers plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation tomorrow

Karnataka coconut farmers, supported by KRRS, plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation to demand MSP of ₹20,000/quintal from Centre & ₹5,000/quintal from State. Farmers allege anti-farmer import-export policy & NAFED's poor quality restrictions have caused copra price collapse. They also demand halt to edible oil & coconut product imports, procurement of…

The Hindu

Activists hail Swaminathan’s contribution to sustainable growth of farm sector

M.B. Patil hails M.S. Swaminathan's contribution to sustainable development of agriculture; scholar & activist R.K. Hudgi says he attained immortality; activist Meenakshi Bali recalls his push for greater importance to women in farm sector; activists pay tribute to Swaminathan's work for farmers & country.

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Manipur to compensate farmers hit by ethnic violence with ₹38-crore package

The total income loss for Manipur in the farm sector during the violence was estimated at ₹226.5 crore

The Hindu

Govt. decision not to raise paddy procurement price angers farmers

Farmers blame State government for refusing to give Centre’s additional share of ₹1.43

The Hindu

PM Modi announces setting up of National Turmeric Board, tribal university in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of a National Turmeric Board in Telangana and also ₹900 crore Sammakka-Sarakka Central Tribal University in Mulug in Telangana, among other projects he commissioned

Dynamite News

Tamil Nadu: Farmer association stage protest on railway track over Cauvery water row

The National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association held a protest on a railway track in Trichy on Sunday, demanding the release of the Cauvery water in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fighting greenwashing

Organic certifications protect consumers from greenwashing, build trust, and promote sustainable practices. They provide a standardized verification process, offer market access, and incentivize organic producers. Challenges remain in combating greenwashing, but collaboration and enforcement of standards can help.

The Hindu

Riding on plantation boom, rubber nurseries start moving to North East

Gone are the days when rubber growers from far away destinations descended on the Central Travancore townships in search of quality planting materials. Strung by a sharp drop in the demand for rubber saplings locally, the famed rubber nurseries of Kerala have started moving to the North East.

Dynamite News

Punjab: Farmers in Amritsar continue 'Rail Roko Andolan' over MSP demands

Farmers in Amritsar, under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, continued to sit on railway tracks as they staged a 'Rail Roko Andolan' (Rail Roko Agitation) on Sunday over their demands, including a Committee for MSP (Minimum Support Price), withdrawal of cases regarding agitation in Delhi, and compensation and…

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — September 30, 2023

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The Guardian - UK

‘The earth is sick’: Storm Daniel has passed, but Greeks fear its deathly legacy

Thessaly, one of Greece’s breadbaskets, has been left devastated with crops ruined and animals dead

The Hindu

Restore incentive for cashew exports: Tamil Nadu Cashew Processors and Exporters Association

TNCPEA urges APEDA to restore export incentive for cashew kernels to 5%, exempt raw cashew nuts from FSSAI clearance, and increase interest equalisation scheme rate to 5%. This will help revive cashew exports, which have dropped due to the current 2.5% incentive and 3% interest rate.

The Conversation

Here's how to fix Australia's approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals

Australia’s plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relies heavily on carbon credits.

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