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Centre must revise parameters for State to declare Idukki drought-hit, says Prasad

Union government parameters hinder Idukki drought declaration; State seeks revision for aid, citing unprecedented heatwave impact on cardamom sector.

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Kerala will seek timely revisions in norms governing drought declaration, central aid: Prasad

State government seeks revisions in drought declaration norms and Central aid due to heavy agricultural losses, pressing for timely action.

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Farmers in Idukki lose the spice of livelihood

Cardamom farmers in Idukki face severe drought, leading to crop failure and financial distress, with production expected to plummet.

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Sweltering heat takes it toll on agriculture, animal husbandry sectors in Kerala

The sweltering summer heat is taking its toll on the agriculture and animal husbandry sectors in Kerala, the government said on Friday. Heatwave conditions claimed the lives of 497 cows during the period from mid-February to April end, the office of Animal Husbandry Minister J. Chinchurani said. Of these, 105…

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Agriculture department to open ‘Keralagro’ premium outlets, first one planned in Ulloor

Kerala Agriculture department launching premium 'Keralagro' outlets in Thiruvananthapuram to promote local products and support farmers.

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Ruling front, opposition trade blame over Kerala’s crisis-ridden coconut farming sector

The decline of the coconut farming sector in Kerala sparks a heated debate between ruling and opposition parties.

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Kerala Assembly | Congress-led UDF Opposition walks out in protest against government’s ‘failure’ to mitigate crisis in rubber sector

The Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition staged a walkout protest in the Kerala Legislative Assembly accusing the ruling Left Democratic Front government of doing little to mitigate the existential crisis plaguing the declining rubber-growing sector in the State.

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Saving electricity: Agri Department to sensitise farmers about benefits of solar-powered pump sets

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has said that steps would be taken to sensitise farmers about the advantages of ‘solarising’ agriculture pump sets.

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No bigger ‘Pran Pratishtha’ than adoption of Constitution of India, says Agriculture Minister P. Prasad

He was speaking after hoisting the national flag on the occasion of Republic Day at Alappuzha Recreation Ground on Friday.

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Trade union leaders stage protest in support of agitating Anganwadi workers

Leaders of AITUC, CITU, and IFTU organize protest in Vijayawada in support of agitating Anganwadi workers.

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Value-added products from farmer produce to be promoted, says Minister

Minister for Agriculture P. Prasad inaugurates seminar to promote value-added products from farmer produce for sustainable income.

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Six murders, one sinister betrayal

Uncover the chilling story of 6 murders in Telangana's Kamareddy district & the hunt for the perpetrators.

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Steps to be taken to utilise untapped potential of floriculture, says Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad inaugurates 8th edition of 'Poopoli' agri-fest in Kerala to utilise floriculture potential.

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Soil extraction resumes at Mattappally, residents hit the streets in protest

Residents of Mattappally, Kerala, protested against the resumption of soil extraction from a hillock in Palamel grama panchayat. The contractor restarted mining despite an all-party meeting deciding to suspend it until a report was submitted. The Collector visited the site but has not yet submitted the report. The contractor said…

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Mankombu rice research station renamed in honour of M.S. Swaminathan

Kerala Agricultural University's Rice Research Station at Mankombu in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, has been renamed M.S. Swaminathan Rice Research Centre in memory of agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan. Agriculture Minister P. Prasad praised Swaminathan's contributions and said the government would support the activities of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. Established in 1940,…

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Govt. to examine paddy farmer’s suicide: Minister

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad said govt. will probe death of paddy farmer K.G. Prasad, who killed himself due to banks denying him loan. Prasad said farmer had high CIBIL rating & was eligible for loan. He also said PRS loan scheme not affecting farmers' loan eligibility & no pending payments…

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Soil extraction halted at Mattappally

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Farmer deaths open Kerala govt. to criticism from the Governor, Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition

The death by suicide of a farmer in Alappuzha has spotlighted the agrarian distress in Kuttanad, widely reckoned as Kerala’s rice bowl

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Flower shows planned at six venues: Minister

Flower shows will be held across six venues in the State capital as part of the Keraleeyam 2023 celebrations planned from November 1 to 7, Agriculture Minister P. Prasad said on Saturday.

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Beekeeping equipment manufacturing unit launched

An outlet of the Horticorp would be opened at Cherthala for marketing honey and value-added products from honey.

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Houses damaged in heavy rain in Alappuzha

Heavy rain that lashed Alappuzha since Thursday evening inundated several low-lying areas in the district. Officials said that three houses, two in Kuttanad taluk and one in Chengannur, were damaged in the rain on Saturday. A house was damaged in Karthikappally after a tree fell on them on Friday

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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…

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Kerala Feeds distribute m-cups to school students in Cherthala

KFL is giving m-cups to 20,000 students of the 13-17 age group in select government schools in 10 Assembly constituencies in the State.

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LDF pushes back on actor Jayasurya’s statement about debt of farmers

LDF govt. defends agrarian policies; slams Jayasurya's anti-Left stance. LDF govt. counters Jayasurya's accusation of "high-profile failure" to pay off debt to paddy farmers. Minister Prasad alleges actor has "definite political agenda" & glosses over plight of rubber farmers.

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Agriculture department to open Onam farmers’ markets from Friday

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad says Poshaka Samriddhi Mission will help Kerala attain self-sufficiency in vegetable production by 2026. Mission to ensure veg. cultivation in 25 lakh households. KABCO set up to promote agri. products. 2,000 Onam markets to sell locally grown veg. at 30% discount. GAP-certified products at 10% discount.

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