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Amaravati: Writ filed against GO 2283 with mala fide intentions, says AG

Asserting that it was done intentionally, the AG said the petitioners in the past had resorted to similar forum shopping in case of house sites for the poor.

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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Kerala: Kanthalloor growers tap endemic crops

In Kanthalloor, a growers have been supplementing their income by showcasing their endemic crops through farm visits.

published on : 4th 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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Fresh outta Dharmapuri: An organic forum for all

The group inevitably came upon organic farming, a melding of healthy environmental practices, eating habits and the Tamil way.

published on : 3rd December 2023
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Rainfall deficit: Dharmapuri farmers fear low sugarcane production

The population of Dharmapuri is entirely reliant on its agriculture and rainfall levels are often closely monitored by the farmers.

published on : 3rd December 2023
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Odia scientist discovers disease resistant wild okra

The new species is the 14th variety of the plant species and has been named ‘Abelmoschus Odishae’ after the state from where the type specimens were originally collected.

published on : 2nd 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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Farmers’ body condemns detention of leader en route to Colombia at Delhi airport

Singh was detained for nine hours around 2 am on November 29 while he was in the process of boarding a flight to Colombia to attend an international agriculture & environment conference.

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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Maharashtra, Gujarat assess crop damage as rain wreaks havoc

In Gujarat, at least 27 people were killed as widespread unseasonal rainfall pummelled the state, devastating homes and standing crops.

published on : 29th November 2023
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Punjab: Farmers end three-day protest after meeting Governor, submit memorandum of demands

As part of their protest, scores of farmers gathered at the Mohali-Chandigarh border to press the central government to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP.

published on : 28th November 2023
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A 'chilly' slump: Mirchi farmers in Andhra Pradesh worry as prices go down amid global market shift

This optimistic outlook could be beneficial for mirchi farmers and traders, countering the recent price drop.

published on : 28th November 2023
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Punjab farmers demand legal status for MSP

“Leaders from the SKM will meet Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Tuesday and submit a memorandum,”  farm leader Harmeet Singh Kadian said.

published on : 28th November 2023
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Paddy sops to deplete Chhattisgarh coffers

MSP promised by state’s parties — Congress & BJP — may account for one-third of budget

published on : 27th November 2023
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha's three-day protest starts; farmers gather near Mohali-Chandigarh border

Farmers are demanding withdrawal of cases filed against them during the 2020-21 agitation, compensation and jobs to one family member of those who died during the protest, debt waiver and penison.

published on : 26th November 2023
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Natural farming spreads its roots in Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur ryots say it 'yields rich dividends' 

As these biostimulants are prepared using cow dung, kitchen waste and other natural materials, the investment cost has come down significantly.

published on : 26th November 2023
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Cotton purchase starts in Odisha's Kalahandi but farmers resort to distress sale

The farmers of Rangsapali and Padampur complained that they are forced to sell their cotton to private traders at lower prices due to inadequate market support.

published on : 26th November 2023
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Tamil Nadu: Private fertiliser traders illegally hoard fertilisers, allege Vilathikulam farmers

The farmers further alleged that cooperative societies were short of fertilizer stocks and urged the government to streamline the trade.

published on : 26th November 2023
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