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GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast

India's Q2 GDP grew 7.6%, higher than expected, driven by govt spends & manufacturing. GVA growth eased to 7.4%, but farm sector skidded to 1.2%. Construction & manufacturing led with 10.5% & 9.3% growth respectively. PFCE growth halved to 3.1%. RBI & govt expect 6.5% growth this year.

The Hindu

Staff shortage in Rubber Board hits govt.’s price guarantee scheme for growers

Rubber growers suffer due to delay in verifying RPIS bills. Shortage of field officers in Rubber Board, govt. portal opened in Nov. & inspection of fields in Dec. add to burden. Govt. yet to release funds for 9th phase of RPIS; ₹40 cr pending. Rubber Board staff strength down to…

The Hindu

CBI files chargesheet against former Special Secretary in J-K Govt, two others in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against the then Special Secretary in the Jammu and Kashmir government, then Chief Horticulture Officer, Jammu and a private person before the Special Judge in Jammu in connection with a bribery case which was registered in April this year. Read…

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Vegetarianism's vast impact on climate

"The average vegan diet is linked to about one-quarter the greenhouse gas emissions of a meat-intensive one"

Salon

State yet to act on illegal promotions in KAU

The State has been dragging its feet after issuing an order to take action against illegal promotions made at Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and recover excess emoluments drawn by the candidates with effect from the date of promotion.

The Hindu

Scottish farmland prices skyrocket 'by up to 58 per cent in three years'

THE value of farmland in Scotland skyrocketed by as much as 58 per cent between 2020 and 2022, according to a new report ...

The National (Scotland)

Books published by KAU to be sold online under ‘Keralagro’ brand

Soon, you will be able to shop online for books on farming and allied topics published by Kerala Agricultural University.

The Hindu

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Sakala records 100% disposal of applications in one month in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi district has achieved 100% disposal of applications under Sakala Yojana. DC Fauzia Tarannum said 1,181 services in over 100 depts. are provided to citizens within stipulated period. Revenue Dept. achieved 100.71% disposal rate. Atalji Janasnehi Kendra achieved 96.87% progress rate. Transfer applications disposal rate reduced from 30 days to…

The Hindu

Farmers association protest against proposed SIPCOT project in Tiruvannamalai

TN Farmers' Assoc. protests SIPCOT expansion project near Cheyyar, demands withdrawal of cases against farmers, revocation of Goondas Act against social activist, and dropping of proposal to acquire cultivable lands. Farmers threaten massive protests if State govt. continues to acquire cultivable lands for developmental projects. Sugarcane growers also held a…

The Hindu

Centre to provide 15,000 women self help groups with drones that can be rented out for agricultural purposes

Cabinet approves scheme to provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs with ₹1,261 crore outlay. Drones to be used for rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose. 80% of cost of drone and accessories to be provided by Centre. Pilot to get ₹15,000, co-pilot ₹10,000.

The Hindu

Plans to present meat as ‘sustainable nutrition’ at Cop28 revealed

Documents show industry intends to go ‘full force’ in arguing meat is beneficial to the environment at climate summit

The Guardian - UK

Is it normal or a problem if your evergreens are browning? How to know if they need help

Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown

The Independent UK

Farmers in Erode district’s Talavadi call for better elephant-proof measures to help decrease negative human-animal interactions

In Talavadi, animal-human conflict is causing lives to be lost, crops to be damaged and distress to farmers. The Talavadi Farmers Association has called for EPTs, streamlined compensation process and training for ADS to reduce conflict. The State govt. has formed a committee to suggest measures to ensure co-existence of…

The Hindu

AI reshapes potato farming

"This new approach promises to be a valuable tool for farmers . . . "

Salon

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The Conversation

Striving for transparency: Why Canada’s pesticide regulations need an overhaul

In 2021, Health Canada announced a freeze on changing maximum residue limits (MRLs) — the maximum allowable pesticide residues acceptable under Canadian law. This decision followed substantial public outcry following Canada’s most widely used weed killer glyphosate’s proposed MRL increase.

Latin Times

Avocado Boom in the U.S. Seen as Major Force in Deforestation of Large Areas in Mexico

A report by The New York Times sheds light on the effect the ever-growing industry has in the country's forests

The Independent UK

Is it normal or a problem if your evergreens are browning? How to know whether they need help

Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown

The Hindu

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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The Hindu

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.

Salon

You shouldn't wash your chicken

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

The Independent UK

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

Plumpton College suspended four students allegedly involved in the incident

The Hindu

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.…

The Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

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.…

The Guardian - UK

UK detects its first human case of swine flu strain

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

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