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CAMPCO seeks minimum support price for rubber growers in Karnataka as farmers are in dire straits

CAMPCO appeals to CM Siddaramaiah to extend minimum support price to rubber growers in Karnataka, as price of natural rubber has dropped by 42%. 60,000 growers cultivate rubber on 55,000 hectares in Karnataka. =

The Hindu

Open letter to supermarket bosses warns farmers ‘struggling to survive’

The letter is part of the Get Fair About Farming campaign launched by the Riverford Organic vegetable box firm.

The Independent UK

Scottish university develops 'sustainable and healthy' alternative to palm oil

RESEARCHERS at a Scottish university have developed a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to palm oil.

The National (Scotland)

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Lakhimpur Kheri case | SC relieves monitoring judge, SIT of their responsibilities; says they have become functus officio

SC relieves SIT, Justice Jain of Lakhimpur Kheri killings case duties. Former HC judge monitored probe, SIT had urged UP to appeal against accused's bail. SC granted accused interim bail, imposed conditions to ensure fair trial and victims' right to justice.

The Hindu

Geography graduate in Bihar uses innovate methods to successfully grow capsicums, coriander, mushrooms

Aryan Kumar, 22, left traditional farming for cash crop farming, earning ₹10-12 lakh annually. He uses fibre net to control sunlight, and gets 90% subsidy from Bihar govt. for equipment. He formed an FPO to motivate others, inspiring 10+ villagers to take up cash crop farming. His success has made…

The Hindu

Sugarcane farmers seek loan waiver

Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka seek waiver on agri loans due to drought. Prolonged water stress affects crops, causing distress & financial hardship. Association demands ₹25K/acre relief & SAP announcement, else will stage indefinite dharna at Vidhana Soudha. Centre criticised for FRP increase & State for Cauvery issue. 10-member team to…

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Lots of indoor farms are shutting down as their businesses struggle. So why are more being built?

Across the country, more indoor farms are launching or expanding even as others founder

The Independent UK

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India, Brazil begin talks to resolve sugar-related trade dispute at WTO

India and Brazil have started talks to resolve a sugar-related trade dispute at the WTO. Brazil may share ethanol production tech with India, which could help reduce its reliance on oil imports and cut carbon emissions. India is offering something in return, and the US has already ended six trade…

The Hindu

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

The Independent UK

A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard

More improved Genetically Modified food crops are needed to boost the profitability of India’s farmers

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh farmers worried over fall in prices of coconut

Coconut farmers in A.P. are facing a crisis due to a steep fall in prices. A coconut is now fetching ₹6 compared to ₹10-12 in the past. Overhead costs have increased 3-4x & farmers are struggling to recover cultivation costs. Desiccated coconut & pest infestation are further compounding the issue.

The Hindu

Conservation of Ongole breed of cattle gets a fillip, thanks to IVF-ET technology

Ongole breed of cattle, native to Prakasam district, is being revived using IVF-ET tech. Pilot project by State-owned Cattle Breeding Farm has paid off with surrogate cow delivering Ongole calf in field.

The Hindu

Meghalaya to promote fruit wine industry

Mr. Sangma said the idea of devising a strategy to promote professional winemaking and packaging came to him after he saw homemade pineapple wine with a simple, handcrafted label on a beer bottle.

The Hindu

Farmer praises ‘compassionate’ William for mental health charity support

The Prince and Princess of Wales were meeting Sam Stables and his wife Emily, founders of the We Are Farming Minds charity, in Herefordshire.

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Arecanut Research Centre comes up with recommendation on ideal depth for areca planting

Keladi Shivappa Nayaka Univ. of Agr. & Hort. Sci. (KSNUA&HS) in Shivamogga found planting areca nut seedlings in 60 cm³ at 45 cm depth yields 15.54 kg/palm/year, 12.51 kg/palm/year at 60 cm depth, & 10.79 kg/palm/year at 75 cm depth. Benefit-cost ratio of 3.75 at 45 cm depth. KSNUA&HS spreading…

The Independent UK

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature

The Hindu

Opposition walks out of Assembly, accuses government of failing to mitigate agriculture crisis

UDF opposition walk out of KLA, accusing govt of pushing rubber, paddy farmers into debt trap. Actor Jayasurya criticised govt for not paying farmers in Palakkad & Kuttanad. Banks refusing to honour paddy receipt sheets, deluging farmers with debt recovery notices. UDF silent on Centre's wrong policies, import duty cut…

Radio France Internationale

NGO finds 177 environmental activists murdered worldwide in 2022

In its annual review, the Global Witness NGO named 177 land and environmental defenders who had been killed in 2022 – from the Amazon to the Philippines and Democratic Republic of Congo.

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NABARD Businessline millets conclave to debate on nutritional aspects and financial security

Hyderabad to host Millets Conclave to discuss yield, exports, marketing, health & nutrition. NABARD Chairman Shaji K.V. to give inaugural address. Panels on food security, yield, exports, health & nutrition, value addition & branding. Valedictory session by Director, Indian Institute of Millets Research.Hyderabad to host Millets Conclave to discuss yield,…

The Hindu

Apple farmers urge J&K L-G to restart MIS in Kashmir to save C-grade crop

According to the AFFI, the impending impact of the withdrawal of the MIS can only be really understood after taking into account the condition of this year’s apple crop in J&K.

Evening Standard

Woman trampled to death by stampeding cows while walking her dogs through farmland

Police confirm woman killed while walking past field of 40 cows in Welsh countryside

Zenger

Israel Grain Deal With Baku And Tashkent To ‘ensure Food Security’

Israel signs major grain deal with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to secure country’s wheat needs amid global food supply disruptions

The Hindu

Farmers urged not to misunderstand Minister Shivanand Patil’s statement on farm suicides

Deputy Speaker & Haveri MLA Rudrappa Lamani & Byadgi MLA Basavaraj Shivannavar appeal to farmers not to misconstrue Minister Shivanand Patil's statement. CM Siddaramaiah has issued directions to consider cases of farmers' suicides on humanitarian grounds & extend help. Rain-fed dryland farming is the reason for farmers' problems & 190…

The Hindu

Karnataka farmers oppose further release of water to Tamil Nadu

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Association have opposed any further release of water from the reservoirs to Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Assam CM helped wife’s firm get ₹10 crore subsidy: Congress

Congress alleges Assam CM helped wife's firm secure ₹10cr subsidy under Central project. CM denies allegation. Congress MP Gogoi posts story & questions if Central schemes meant to enrich BJP. CM reiterates no subsidies received. Gogoi posts link to Ministry's website.

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