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Telangana: 53K farmers suffer crop damage across 82.1K acres

According to the report, paddy was damaged in 59,307 acres, while chilli, maize and cotton were damaged in 17,267 acres, 5,262 acres and 348 acres respectively.

published on : 8th December 2023
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Three national-level co-ops set up for agri products: Shah tells YSRC MP

They are National Cooperative Exports Limited, National Cooperative Organics Limited and Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited.

published on : 7th December 2023
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Michaung ravages several crops in Andhra's Prakasam district

Minister Audimulapu Suresh, along with the district special officer PS Pradyumna, conducted a review meeting on the cyclone rehabilitation and relief arrangements. 

published on : 7th December 2023
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Cyclone damages 78,032 hectares of paddy crop in Andhra's Krishna district

NTR District Collector S Dilli Rao assured affected farmers of the State government support in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.

published on : 7th December 2023
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Farmer harvests profit from unique farm pond idea

Hirod Patel is the first farmer in Sundargarh to grow vegetables over a pond under an integrated farming system.

published on : 3rd December 2023
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Cut-off date extension, scheme promotion push crop insurance coverage in Thanjavur to 2.38 lakh acres

It may be noted that under the crop insurance scheme, farmers have to pay Rs 542 per acre as premium for samba paddy.

published on : 30th November 2023
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Barnyard millet farmers in TN's Peraiyur village say agri dept sold them adulterated seeds

Cultivators have alleged that almost all fields in which the apparent millet seeds were planted, gave way to weeds during harvest.  

published on : 30th November 2023
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AP: Fodder scarcity due to delayed monsoon & deficit rainfall hits milk output in Anantapur; cattle end up in abattoirs  

In Anantapur, 3,000 metric tonnes of fodder, 2,500 metric tonnes of feed, and 600 metric tonnes of total mixed ration (TMR) are required.

published on : 27th November 2023
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Recent rain brings hope to Prakasam ryots

Village tanks in Komarolu Mandal saw a notable increase in water levels, with the Damaracherla tank nearly filled from upper catchment areas.

published on : 27th November 2023
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Paddy production rises five per cent despite three per cent drop in area under cultivation in Kerala

According to a report on an experimental participatory paddy farming project paddy production, output and area under cultivation in 2020-21 was the highest in a decade.

published on : 27th November 2023
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Andhra Agriculture Minister reassures farmers of drought-affected mandals

Revealing that the Central team will visit the State soon to assess the drought situation, the minister said the State officials have taken up field survey to assess the Kharif loss.

published on : 24th November 2023
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Agri dept records dip in registration for crop insurance cover in TN, officials attribute it to good rains

In the previous year, as many as 98,350 hectares of samba crops failed due to lack of proper irrigation.

published on : 23rd November 2023
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Water crisis: Farmers in Andhra's Guntur district told to cultivate pulses

Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar & Pulichintala have limited water, which will be used for drinking purpose, say officials

published on : 21st November 2023
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YSRC government ignored drought, says BJP secretary

The State government can always tell the Centre about the drought situation and urge it to send official teams to assess the situation, besides seeking funds to take up relief measures.  

published on : 20th November 2023
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Focus on new farm technologies, Siddaramaiah tells scientists 

He said that the University of Agricultural Sciences should work towards making farmers aware of how farming can be profitable and also aim at investing more in research projects.

published on : 18th November 2023
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Government must answer on low farmer income: BJP

The party questioned the BJD govt over the abysmal income of agricultural households

published on : 16th November 2023
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Rain batters Nagapattinam, 9,000 acres of paddy cultivation, houses inundated

According to the district administration, around 9,000 acres of samba and thaladi cultivation are underwater.

published on : 15th November 2023
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Single crop farmers to get water for 10 days, say it does not serve any purpose

Single crop farmers have been staging protests for the past few days demanding the release of Vaigai water for irrigation.

published on : 15th November 2023
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Strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes...: Rajasthan farmer's pioneering agricultural techniques draws the attention of global agriculturalists

In this challenging landscape, Ramchandra Rathod, a former tailor, has astounded many by successfully cultivating strawberries and broccoli in his ancestral land.

published on : 12th November 2023
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Odisha district collectors asked to tap water sources for irrigation needs

The Water Resources department has nominated senior officers as Jal Prabharis for all districts to monitor activities in coordination with the district administration.

published on : 11th November 2023
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