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Rains hit harvest-ready crops, farmers in lurch in Odisha

Paddy crops over vast tracts of land affected due to the rainfall

published on : 7th December 2023
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Red gram on paddy bunds boosts ryots income in Telangana

He said that before the advent of KLIS waters, they were cultivating only rain-fed crops, but now they are cultivating commercial crops such as carrots and vegetables along with paddy.

published on : 3rd December 2023
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Wild boar attack on maize farms, AIADMK minister seeks compensation for farmers in Usilampatti 

Just recently, a large amount of maize crops which were nearing the maturing stage were completely damaged by a herd of wild boars in Peraiyur village near Madurai.

published on : 2nd December 2023
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Conference on tropical tuber crops

Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) director R Dinesh will be the guest of honour.

published on : 25th November 2023
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Amid paddy procurement, jumbo concern for farmers of Odisha's Sambalpur

farmer of nearby Goudpali village claimed elephants have destroyed his crops over two acres of land. There are also reports of the jumbos breaking into the paddy storage sheds of a few farmers.

published on : 25th 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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Bargarh farmers panic as pests attack paddy crops

Official sources informed that the highest crop damage has been recorded at Bargarh Sadar block with over 310 hectare, followed by more than 230 hectare in Attabira.

published on : 10th November 2023
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Mattu Gulla trade picks up as crop enters market

According to sources in Mattu Gulla Growers’ Association, two tonnes of this brinjal variety are being sold in the market on a daily basis. 

published on : 10th November 2023
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Long-awaited rainfall rekindles hope among Prakasam farmers

The recent rain showers have brought relief to Kharif seasonal crops such as red gram, cotton, chillies, and paddy.

published on : 9th November 2023
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Tamil Nadu: Farmers seek Rs 35k per acre drought relief in delta region

He said that the state government should carry out a survey again as the crops were not covered under the insurance policy.

published on : 5th November 2023
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Chikiti farmers in Odisha in distress as prawn farms destroy crops

Contacted, Chikiti tehsildar Biswaranjan Kanhar said according to government records, no prawn farm exists in the area.

published on : 4th November 2023
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Migrations on the rise in Kurnool district as Kharif crops wither

It is not just farm workers, but even small and marginal farmers are finding it difficult to face the drought like situation, especially in Adoni and Pathikonda revenue divisions.

published on : 23rd October 2023
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Forgotten crops get Odisha cabinet attention

New scheme for revival of crops like maize, jute, cotton to be launched, Rs 481 crore provisioned.

published on : 20th October 2023
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Cabinet approves up to 9 per cent hike in MSP of wheat, other major Rabi crops

The absolute highest increase in MSP has been approved for lentil (masur) at Rs 425 per quintal followed by rapeseed and mustard at Rs 200 per quintal.

published on : 18th October 2023
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Sporadic rains spell relief for Thanjavur farmers

In the 24-hour period that ended at 8.30 AM on Tuesday, Tiruvaiyaru recorded the highest rainfall at 31 mm.

published on : 18th October 2023
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Wadi ensures sustainable livelihoods for farmers in mining-affected blocks in Odisha

Surulata village in the coal-rich Hemgir is a shining example of how the people-driven intervention is improving economic condition of the targeted poor population.  

published on : 16th October 2023
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Call for balanced tech policies to maximise benefits from genetically modified crops

Experts believe that the agricultural sector requires a broader and multi-dimensional framework to fully comprehend the net social value of technology introduced in the field.

published on : 12th October 2023
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Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu to present supplementary estimates

According to sources, the duration of the session will be decided by the Business Advisory Committee meeting after the presentation of supplementary estimates for the year.

published on : 9th October 2023
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Water shortage for crops to be 4.6k tmcft by 2050: TN panel

This means that agriculture, which accounts for 13% of the state economy, may have to undergo a perceptible change in terms of crops, land use, use of water, and productivity.

published on : 8th October 2023
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Ryots worried as Nagarjuna Sagar hits dead storage level

Water from this reservoir plays a crucial role in irrigating around six lakh acres of land in Nalgonda and Khammam in Telangana and Prakasam districts in Andhra Pradesh.

published on : 11th September 2023
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