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House GOP zeroing in on two-step stopgap bill or January CR - Roll Call

House Republicans are aiming to reach a consensus this week on a stopgap funding measure that would get a vote next week.

Roll Call

How this techie-turned-farmer from Kerala has tasted success

An IT professional, Sameer P. from Mannar in Kerala ventured into paddy farming by chance four yrs ago and has made it big, expanding cultivation to 320 acres. He launched 'Gramam' brand, is eligible for insurance claim and is a model farmer.

The Hindu

Agriculture Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy blames Centre for not releasing drought relief to Karnataka

Admitting that the farmers in the State were reeling under a severe financial crisis owing mainly to the drought that had hit most of the State, Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvaraya Swamy said that the decision on the disbursement of drought relief would be taken by the Cabinet in its meeting…

The Hindu

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APVMA cultural review uncovered (no, not that one)

Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.

The Canberra Times

Karnataka Minister expects farm mechanisation, integrated farming to fetch higher income to farmers

Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy says the Congress government in Karnataka is committed to welfare of farmers.

The Hindu

Palaniswami demands compensation for maize-growers

AIADMK Gen. Sec. Palaniswami demands ₹20,000/acre compensation for maize-growers in Cuddalore who lost crop on 60,000 acres. Minister Panneerselvam and Agriculture Dept. officials failed to provide relief.

The Hindu

Keraleeyam 2023: “Use latest science and tech tools for building sustainability in agriculture”

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Andhra Pradesh: Statue of former Minister Mekapatti Goutham Reddy unveiled at Nellore

Mekapatti Goutham Reddy's 52nd birth anniversary marked by unveiling of large statue in Nellore. Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy praised Goutham Reddy's contributions to district's all-round development. Sangam Barrage, named after him, remembered by farmers. MLAs, father & brother paid floral tributes to him for striving for district's industrialisation.

The Hindu

Senate passes three fiscal 2024 spending bills in 'minibus' - Roll Call

The Senate passed three fiscal 2024 spending bills, wrapping Agriculture, Transportation-HUD and Military Construction VA into one package.

Roll Call

‘Palakkad’s paddy farmers biggest victims of climate change’

Seminar in Palakkad stresses need for climate resilience policy to tackle impact of climate crisis on agriculture. Usha Soolapani suggests emulating farming model of Krishi Bhavan, Alathur. District panchayat president K. Binumol calls for people's participation in formulating strategies. Energy Management Centre and Dept. of Agriculture Development and Farmer's Welfare…

The Hindu

Nipah research centre to function from Kozhikode medical college in first phase

Kozhikode's Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research is envisioned to prevent future outbreaks of the zoonotic disease. It will be attached to the Microbiology dept. of Govt. Medical College initially, then move to its own building. Involved in its operations are the Directorate of Medical Education, Directorate of Health…

The Hindu

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.

The Independent UK

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

Roll Call

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.

AAP

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.

Roll Call

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.

The Hindu

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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