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DC Shilpa Nag issued an order to prevent fodder transportation from Chamarajnagar to other districts/States to ensure availability for animals. Meeting with officials revealed need for measures to address potential shortage. Police, Forest Dept. & check post staff must take extra precautions & action will be taken if transportation is…

Brijinder Kathuria remembers being conflicted about choosing between growing more organic food or planting more forests for a long time. “A lot of deforestation happens because people chop off forest land to farm,” says the Bengaluru-based Brijinder, a passionate eco-enthusiast who works in the technology sector. Then, he stumbled upon…

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.

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…

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

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….

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.