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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…

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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.

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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

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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 Independent UK

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…

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.

The Hindu

You shouldn't wash your chicken

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

Salon

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

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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

The Hindu

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.

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AAP

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.

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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 Hindu

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.

Dynamite News

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

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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.

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