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Go in for crop insurance to claim compensation under ‘prevented or failed sowing’ clause, farmers told

The Agriculture Department has urged farmers, who usually cultivate samba paddy in Tiruchi district, to go in for crop insurance so as to be eligible to get compensation under the Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme.

The Hindu

Sheep graze on Texas solar farms as renewable energy companies embrace agriculture

The practice of using land for both agriculture and solar power generation, known as agrivoltaics, is becoming increasingly common in Texas and nationwide.

The Texas Tribune

Minister hopeful of Centre considering State’s drought relief request

Revenue Minister Byregowda expresses confidence Union govt. will act positively on drought relief. Delegation met Agriculture & Home dept. secretaries in Delhi. Compensation to be released online to avoid misuse. Officers instructed to upload land details, draw Akharband, dispose of cases, implement e-office, issue notifications, mitigate water crises & buy…

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Govt policies 'anti-farming' says new farmers' boss

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

AAP

New organic rules announced by USDA tighten restrictions on livestock and poultry producers

Livestock and poultry producers will need to comply with more specific standards if they want to label their products as organic under final rules announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Independent UK

Johnson elected speaker for remainder of 118th Congress - Roll Call

Weeks of infighting among House Republicans opened a lane for their fourth-round draft pick to claim the gavel Wednesday.

Roll Call

Agriculture boss looks to grow financial sustainability

The incoming department of agriculture secretary has told a senate hearing that his department will break even after receiving a bailout earlier this year.

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Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest

Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.

AAP

Getting a new speaker may not clear hurdles to agriculture bills - Roll Call

Even without the battle over House speaker, GOP divisions threaten farm programs in a defeated spending bill and an overdue policy bill.

Roll Call

Agriculture Minister to inaugurate beekeeping equipment manufacturing unit

The first beekeeping equipment manufacturing unit in the public sector in India will be launched at Kalavamkodam, near Cherthala, on Friday.

The Hindu

Minister announces steps to help jackfruit entrepreneurs

The government will launch a slew of initiatives aimed at ensuring adequate remuneration for entrepreneurs making value- added products from jackfruit, Agriculture minister P.Prasad said here on Thursday.

The Hindu

In Kerala, ‘Millet Cafes’ to come up in every district in a phased manner to popularise millets products

Kerala Agriculture department to open 'Millet Cafes' in all districts to popularise millets & millet-based products. MoU signed with ICAR-IIMR for technical assistance. Millet production in Kerala rising since 2016-17. Cafes to be opened under Poshaka Samriddhi Mission.

The Hindu

Pesticide residues in vegetables: Agriculture dept. to streamline collection of surveillance samples

Agriculture Dept. streamlines collection of surveillance samples for testing vegetables/fruits for pesticide residues. Samples collected from all 152 local body blocks in Kerala. Results published on PRRAL website every month. MoU between PRRAL head & FSSAI Commissioner. Data analysed every 3 months & published on PRRAL website & scientific publications.…

The Hindu

Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister

Karnataka urges drought review team from the Centre to assess impact of rainfall deficit on agriculture. While the State is expecting ₹4,860 crore from the Centre, the estimates losses in agriculture is pegged at ₹30,432 crore. The 10-member team will be touring 13 drought-hit districts till October 8.

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House removal of speaker adds hurdle for new farm bill - Roll Call

The House removal of the speaker Tuesday could slow work on a farm bill as lawmakers instead spend time choosing a new leader.

The Independent UK

Japan hopes to resolve China's seafood ban over Fukushima's wastewater release within WTO's scope

Japanese Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita says Tokyo hopes to resolve the issue of Chinese ban on its seafood within the World Trade Organization's scope

The Hindu

Maharashtra CM Shinde appoints guardian Ministers for 11 districts

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde appoints guardian Ministers for 11 districts; Ajit Pawar (NCP) for Pune, Sudhir Mungantiwar (BJP) for Wardha, Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil (Revenue) for Akola, Chandrakant Patil (Solapur & Amravati), Hassan Mushrif (Kolhapur & Medical Education), Dhananjay Munde (Beed & Agriculture), Vijay Gavit (Bhandara & Tribal Dev.), Dilip Walse-Patil (Buldhana…

The Hindu

Central study team likely to visit State tentatively by October 10

Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy announced that a Central study team will assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in 195 taluks of Karnataka, of which 161 are severely drought-hit. The State govt. has requested ₹4,000 crore relief from Centre & released ₹148 crore to compensate farmers affected by wilt disease.…

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Officials asked to convince Central team of the prevailing drought conditions in the region for maximum relief

Agriculture Minister directs officials to complete joint survey to assess crop loss before Central team arrives; expresses displeasure over failure to utilise funds for agri schemes; directs dept. to take legal action against those creating artificial fertilizer shortages. #Kharif #CropLoss #Agriculture #CentralTeam #Revenue #AgricultureDept #DBT #Fertilizer #Seeds #Vigilance #Farmers

The Hindu

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan guided Karnataka in agriculture policies

Eminent agriculture scientist and Father of Green Revolution in India M.S. Swaminathan had worked with Karnataka government in various capacities. He was a frequent visitor to Bengaluru where he took part in agriculture-related engagements and delivered lectures.

The Hindu

Paddy raised in record extent of 65 lakh acres this Kharif season: Minister

Kharif season in Hyderabad saw 1.38 cr acres of crops raised, incl. 12 lakh acres of horticultural crops. Govt. expects Rabi cultivation to be in 75-80 lakh acres. Paddy cultivation in record 65 lakh acres, incl. 24,000 acres in Nagarkurnool. Crop loan waiver of 11,812.14 cr for 21.3 lakh farmers…

Roll Call

House gets gears moving for four fiscal 2024 spending bills - Roll Call

House Republicans finally paved the way for consideration of more fiscal 2024 appropriations bills after several unsuccessful attempts.

The Independent UK

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Independent UK

White House warns nutrition assistance for 7m mothers and children would stop if GOP causes shutdown

White House is warning of the human cost of a potential government shutdown to draw attention to what they describe as the direct consequences of Republican rule

Roll Call

Vilsack sees shutdown taking away children's food, farmers' loans - Roll Call

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says millions of pregnant women, new mothers and children would lose food aid in a government shutdown.

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