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HML succeeds in bringing back workers to Wayanad tea plantations 

This is evident from the number of workers in the tea estates of the hill district rose by five per cent to 40 per cent during the past two months




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Maharashtra’s sugar mills warn of potential halt to cane crushing season over MSP and ethanol price stalemate

Despite annual hikes in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane, the MSP of sugar has remained unchanged since 2019




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Centre launches mobile app for grievance redressal of rice millers

Move to enchance transparency, accountability




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Subdued blenders’ demand hits Coonoor tea auctions sales 

Sales drop to less than 70 per cent in leaf and dust




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High moisture content leaves cotton growers worried in some Indian States

Telangana and Maharashtra badly hit as CCI looks for low moisture content




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Centre asks sugar mills to pack 20% of production in jute bags

Warns of action against units not heeding to mandatory order




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NSRCEL launches second cohort of Circular Economy programme

Pernod Ricard India Foundation to offer continued support




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UPL recognised as top patent applicant in agro-chemical research

This recognition comes from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, which annually ranks the world’s economies based on their innovation capabilities




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Arya.ag bags $19.8 million from US International Development Finance Corporation

These funds will be utilised to connect farmers and FPOs with buyers across the country




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Helping lift economic status of rural women — the Kissandhan way!

The SLCM subsidiary offers short-term loans, plans new products with longer term




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Ninjacart pares losses to ₹259 cr for fiscal 2024

Operating revenues up 74 per cent % at Rs ₹2002 cr on volume growth




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India’s H1 agriculture exports a tad lower at $12.13 billion on dip in cereal shipments

As per APEDA, the fall in non-basmati rice exports pulled down the overall cereal shipments by 8.35 per cent to $5.22 billion during April-September period from corresponding last year’s $5.69 billion




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Rubber Board urges tyre makers to continue procuring rubber in domestic market

Mutual support of all stakeholders crucial in the value chain for sustainable market, says Board’s ED




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US imposes 5.7% CVD on India’s frozen shrimp exports

Washington’s hefty levy may jeopardise exports; Ecuador in comparison will face 3.75% duty, Indonesia and Vietnam 2.84%




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6 weather models point to La Nina not emerging during Nov-Feb, says Australia’s BoM

IOD negative conditions likely by November, but may turn neutral by December




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Ethanol producers may require 11.3 million tonnes of maize this year

Question mark over availability of the coarse cereal from kharif as the jury is out on the acreage




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Syngenta signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU on crop productivity, sustainable agriculture

MoUs aim to implement projects related to capacity building of rural youth in agriculture and allied sciences, safe use of crop protection chemicals and adoption of new technologies, among other things




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Global rice prices drop over 10% after India lifts all curbs on exports

Arrival of new crop in Pakistan, Myanmar add to the pressure on the market




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Mustard sown in 18.76 lakh ha in Rajasthan till Oct-end

Over 46 per cent of the targetted area of 40.50 lakh ha has been covered in the largest producing state




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Maharashtra cashew board plans to expand area under the crop, promote organic farming

Plans promoting the State’s produce as unique brand, says director Patil




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3F Oil Palm partners Karnataka horticulture department to support growers

The company said this partnership will provide farmers with access to advanced agricultural technologies, training programs, and essential resources to enhance productivity and support Karnataka’s growing horticultural sector




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CMFRI develops eco-friendly fish feed from black soldier fly larvae 

CMFRI transferred the technology to Amala Ecoclean, a start-up focusing on sustainable waste management and environmental solutions, for large-scale commercial production




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Icrisat DG to take over as WAF Secretary General

Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes transitions from Icrisat to World Agriculture Forum, succeeded by Himanshu Pathak in Hyderabad




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Storage in India’s key reservoirs unchanged for 4th week in a row

The 155 major reservoirs were filled to 87 per cent of capacity; level in 4 States below normal




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Fertilizer subsidy payout declines in April-September

Global price drop led to 38% dip in nutrient-based fertilizer subsidy payout, impacting domestic fertilizer sales




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Blue Pearl, a new fish farmer producer company launched in Kodungallur

Highlighting the rapid growth of the fisheries sector, the Minister said the Centre has outlined several schemes dedicated to strengthening the fisheries sector




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Big boost to rice procurement in second fortnight of October, Central purchase reaches 84 lakh tonnes

The purchases were 48 per cent lower at 20.7 lt in until October 15, whereas in the second fortnight over 63 lt rice was procured by the Centre




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India’s night temperature rise in October breaks all time record, November may be ‘above normal’

October was the warmest pan-India basis since 1901, with the mean temperature recording 1.23 degree Celsius above normal




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India’s journey towards biofuel leadership

With continued government support, private sector investment, and public participation, India can become a global biofuel leader




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Heavy rains lash Southern India; IMD forecasts more downpour for Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Reports indicate that this rainfall is expected to continue for the next 2-3 days,




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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Mandi prices indicate higher production in soyabean, groundnut

Production of rice, maize, bajra, ragi may be around last year’s levels




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Stanford Blade named interim D-G of ICRISAT

Blade, currently the Deputy Director General (Research) at the institute, will lead the institute until the new Director General, Himanshu Pathak, assumes the position next year




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Sluggish demand hit tea prices in Kochi auctions

Good liquoring teas were lower by ₹1 - ₹2 along with medium and plainer teas, witnessing a lot of withdrawals




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South Peninsula records 7% above normal rainfall so far, poised to get even more from later this week

Easterly to north-easterly flows starting to rebuild after being scattered by severe cyclone Dana over the Bay




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Climate issues, disease seen impacting arecanut production this year

Factors such as continuous heavy rainfall with intermittent sunshine, low temperatures and high humidity help in the spreading of this disease in arecanut plantations




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Crystal Crop Protection acquires I&B Seeds

Diversifies into flower and vegetable seeds with the latest buyout




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SEA urges govt to re-evaluate ban on export of de-oiled rice bran

In a letter to various Central ministers, SEA said that this decision could have far-reaching negative consequences for multiple sectors




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‘Govt needs to protect millet production areas’

The farmers growing crops other than paddy and cotton are facing a serious challenge. They are not getting institutional credit: Kanneganti Ravi of Rythu Swarajya Vedika




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Stubble burning incidents drop by a half, but UP, Rajasthan have higher cases

Data also show that Uttar Pradesh had 17 per cent rise in number of stubble burning incidents at 1,288 against 1,102 year-ago and Rajasthan 9 per cent up at 1,072 from 982.




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Marut Dronetech raises $6.2 mn from Lok Capital in Series A funding

Funds to be deployed on developing advanced agri drones, expanding channel partner network and service centres




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Fertiliser shortage hits Kerala’s pineapple farming community 




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WISMA warns of losses to sugar mills if crushing season is delayed further

“We had requested the government to allow mills to begin crushing as early as November 5. However, the ministerial committee has decided to start the season on November 15”: WISMA President




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Fisheries Ministry, CMFRI, NFDB collaborate to showcase drone tech in marine sector

An awareness workshop will be held on November 8, featuring demonstrations of drone applications for tasks such as aquaculture input dispensing, water body monitoring, and marine mammal assessments




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Haresh Vyas is Chairman of World Castor Sustainability Forum

“Vyas brings a wealth of experience and an unfaltering commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, setting the stage for transformative growth and enhanced sustainability within the castor industry”




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Farmers’ reliance on paddy and maize threaten pulses, oilseeds crops

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs




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25% dip in urad output to drag down pulses production despite rise in area

Trade sees no impact on prices in near term due to imports




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India’s cotton and pulses farmers shift to paddy, set to produce record 120 million tonnes rice

Area under paddy this year surged to record 43.37 million hectares (mh) from 40.73 mh year-ago.




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Government re-starts sales of rice, atta under ‘Bharat’ brand, raises prices

After flagging off the mobile vans of these cooperatives, carrying the items, Joshi said that the intervention would continue till the allocated stock gets exhausted




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Seafood exporters differ on US market over Trump’s win 

The drop in shrimp production in the South American country would help Indian products to make further inroads to the US market