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The special court for land-grabbing cases will lose jurisdiction to entertain a complaint when the landowners are put in possession of the land through a lawfully registered sale deed, as such issues would require adjudication as “a pure and simple suit for title” by the competent courts, said the High…

From Indian rice to Australian wheat, climate change is worsening a food crunch and price spikes due to war in Ukraine.

Government bans export of Basmati rice below $1,200/MT to prevent misclassification of non-Basmati white rice. APEDA to form committee to evaluate contracts below $1,200/MT. Centre imposed 20% export duty on par-boiled non-Basmati rice & banned export of broken rice in Sept 2022. Curbs impacting availability of foodgrains in African countries.

THE Scottish Government’s wildlife management reforms go “above and beyond” expectations, according to a pest controller who consulted on the…

In order to increase the availability of onions in the market, the government on August 19 imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until the end of the year. Read on The Hindu why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?

When the life force of Cauvery is inadequate

Gov. Ravi stresses need to respect, reward farmers; calls for effective market linkages, infrastructure strengthening, agro-based industries.

FCI is offering 4K tonnes wheat and 13K tonnes rice in e-auction on August 30. 7.7L tonnes rice, 12K tonnes wheat available with FCI, A.P.. Buyers can bid 100 tonnes wheat, 1K tonnes rice. Reserve price for FRK rice is ₹2,973/quintal, non-FRK rice ₹2,900/quintal.

Mela in Mysuru showcases millet varieties from different states to promote its health benefits & economic value for farmers. Govt. should fund 'Millet Mission' & create storage facilities. International Year of Millet should popularise its culinary delights. Farmer producers groups & tribal groups from 6 states showcase millet varieties. Ready-to-cook…