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Karnataka's amendment to Land Reforms Act allowing non-agriculturists to buy agricultural land near Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) of national parks & wildlife sanctuaries is a threat to wildlife & environment. Activists & farmers have raised concerns of commercial exploitation & human-wildlife conflict. Brochures of "eco farms" reveal their real purpose of…

In a relief for consumers, who were forced to go off tomatoes after its prices went through the roof across the country, the Centre on Sunday reduced the wholesale price of tomatoes from Rs 90 to Rs 80 per kg. Read further on Dynamite News:

Climate breakdown and crop losses threaten our survival, but the ultra-rich find ever more creative ways to maintain the status quo, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry rep allayed concerns over Rubber Promotion and Development Bill, 2023. Discussions with stakeholders to make Bill flawless; govt accepted majority of suggestions. Bill to include provisions for quality checking, revision of import norms, Rubber Producers' Societies, and prevention of unrefined rubber import. Center and…

Saibanna Pujari, a 55-yr-old farmer & former Gram Panchayat President, spent ₹2 lakh from his own to lay a 3km mud road in Yadahalli village, Yadgir district. He fulfilled a promise made to voters during last Assembly election. Villagers lauded him for his work, praising his selfless dedication.

Coop. Min. Shah urges FPOs, PACS to work in hybrid model to enhance GDP, create jobs. FPOs can link to PACs to provide services to members, share info, marketing & profit. Modi govt. has increased budget, MSP & strengthened procurement ops. to boost farmers' income.

It comes after 24 cats tested positive in Poland for bird flu since June 10

Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead

Review of Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority followed claims senior member of staff urinated on colleagues at Christmas function