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Bagair Hukum cultivation: Revenue Dept. directs tahsildars to streamline process, link Aadhaar to land records

Revenue Dept. directs tahsildars to streamline process of granting land grant orders to eligible landless applicants in 9 months. Received 9.29 lakh applications for 54 lakh acres of non-existent land. Many bogus applications, landlords, and those not born in 2004 have applied. Bagair Hukum committees to digitise proceedings. Scanning of…

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Karnataka’s ban on fodder puts dairy farmers in Wayanad in a fix

Karnataka govt. bans transp. of fodder from drought-affected districts to other districts/outside state, adversely affecting dairy farmers in Wayanad. KCMMF stopped subsidised green maize distribution in Oct. Dairy farming not lucrative due to high feed prices & low milk prices. MLA seeks Minister's intervention to address issue.

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You shouldn't wash your chicken

"Traces of feathers, slime or dirt might have necessitated washing chicken half a century ago"

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Two agricultural students arrested after sheep ‘blown up with a firework’

Plumpton College suspended four students allegedly involved in the incident

The Independent UK

Congress stooped to new low by stopping Rythu Bandhu release again: KCR

CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao warns farmers not to vote for Congress as they are creating hurdles in Rythu Bandhu disbursement. BRS has credited the benefit for 11 crop seasons & will start disbursement from Dec 6 if they win. 24x7 free power, Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima depend on BRS victory.…

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Swine flu in the UK: what we know so far

One person found to be infected with H1N2 strain, of which 50 cases have been reported globally since 2005

The Guardian - UK

Andhra Pradesh farmers launch two-day protest against Union government policies

Farmers' Unions Coordination Committee launched two-day protest in Vijayawada against Union govt's policies. Demanded Electricity Bill 2020 be repealed, pre-paid smart electricity meters withdrawn. Former Minister Vadde Shobhanadreeswara Rao said agri sector facing crisis, 1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide since PM Modi came to power. BJP promised to implement Dr.…

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UK detects its first human case of swine flu strain

Health officials scramble to trace contacts of person infected with H1N2 strain

The Guardian - UK

BRS writes to EC to reconsider its decision on Rythu Bandhu disbursement

BRS requests EC to reconsider decision to withdraw permission for disbursement of Rythu Bandhu investment support.

The Hindu

Australia-India trade deal not sealed ahead of deadline

Australia is trying to negotiate a better deal for its agricultural products under an agreement with India, as the nation tries to reduce dependence on China.

AAP

Climate crisis adds average £605 a year to UK household food bills, study finds

Report quantifies UK food inflation caused by extreme weather reducing global crop yields since end of 2021

The Guardian - UK

Pesticide presence in cumin seeds prompts TDB to engage new supplier

With a quality check confirming the presence of pesticides in the cumin seeds stock procured by it, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to cancel its contract for purchasing the raw material and engage another agency.

The Hindu

Pulses, oil seeds, fruit output to lag demand till at least 2030-31: report

Food deficits in India to persist/widen over next 7yrs; demand for non-cereals/high-valued commodities to exceed population growth rate. Report calls for policy attention to ensure balance between domestic production & absorption, diversification towards high-value commodities to reduce food wastage.

The Hindu

Farmers launch 3-day protest on Chandigarh-Mohali border, demanding MSP, debt write-off

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) launched a protest">three-day protest at the Mohali-Chandigarh border on Sunday over the pending demands of farmers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Three from Odisha arrested in Kolar on the charge of cultivating ganja plants at poultry farm

The Kolar district cyber crime police busted a drug racket and arrested three labourers who were allegedly growing ganja plants in a poultry farm where they were working

AAP

Invasive fire ants jump border from Queensland to NSW

Fire ant nests found in South Murwillumbah are believed to be the most southern spread of the pests so far as authorities scramble to stem the infestation.

AAP

Ag graduates urged to swap farm work for the classroom

Schools across Australia are searching for agriculture teachers to guide the next generation of skilled workers, who will help build a $100 billion industry.

The Hindu

Need for climate-smart agriculture in India

Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to assure food security, empower farmers, and protect our delicate ecosystems

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The Independent UK

Bird flu still taking toll on industry as 1.35 million chickens are being killed on an Ohio egg farm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 1.35 million chickens are being slaughtered on an Ohio egg farm as the bird flu continues to take a toll on the industry

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As Mysuru reels under drought, farmers urged to grow fodder

Even as Mysuru district has fodder stocks that can last for the next 24 months, farmers are being given kits containing fodder seeds to cultivate forage for livestock as a measure to ensure fodder availability until next monsoon.

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Farmers want legislators to discuss agriculture-related issues for two days during winter session in Belagavi

Farmers urge State govt to dedicate two days of winter session to discuss farming issues. Leaders demand loan waiver, 10 hrs power supply, pensions, remunerative prices, implementation of M.S. Swaminathan report. Protest planned in Bengaluru on Dec 23 to seek complete farm loan waiver.

The Guardian - US

Exposure to widely used insecticides decreases sperm concentration, study finds

Study’s author says ‘we need to reduce exposure in order to ensure men who want to conceive are able to without interference’

International Business Times

Top Producer Ivory Coast Fears For Cocoa Output After Rains

"Thirty years I've been in cocoa -- and this is the worst season yet," said Siaka Sylla as he contemplated an almost empty warehouse at his cooperative in Ivory Coast, the world's top producer of the bean.

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Muslim bodies criticise Halal ban, explore legal option

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind have hit out at Uttar Pradesh government's decision to ban storage/sale of Halal-certified products, claiming it infringes citizens' right to eat what is permissible by faith. Jamiat exploring legal options, Jamaat dubbing move "ridiculous and unfortunate".

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act does not prohibit transportation of beef: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC observes UP Cow Slaughter Act does not prohibit transportation of beef. Court allows criminal revision filed by Vaseem Ahmad challenging order of Fatehpur DM confiscating his motorcycle for alleged transportation of beef.

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