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Farmers demand more discharge from Mettur
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The farmers of the district have appealed to the State government to increase the discharge of water from the Mettur dam and ensure adequate supply in Vennar division
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Week-long North East Agri Expo at Dimapur from Nov 23
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The Nagaland government would organise the North-East Regional Agriculture Exhibition (NERAE) at the North East Agriculture Expo Complex, Dimapur, from November 23-27.
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Rs. 63 lakh to be sanctioned to purchase agricultural land
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It has taken nearly six months for the Government to act upon the report submitted by the district administration and sanction funds to purchase agricultural land
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Eel farming project inaugurated
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An innovative eel farming project, which has been sanctioned to the Meher Composite Framing Society of Goalpara under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, was inaugurated at Meher Farm, Phetkai under Kharmuza Block recently.
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State farmers’ income growing
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The income of State’s farmers is growing, while the percentage of increase in the number of farmers’ holdings is more in comparison to that of their operational area.
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Agri experts want to shift priority to animal husbandry
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Indian agriculture needs shifting of priority from farm production to development of animal husbandry, along with integrated land management approach for the marginal farmers, opined Dr NP Singh, Director, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Goa.
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Orissa told to tackle agrarian crisis
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Orissa has been advised to take remedial measures to address agrarian distress, Minster of State for Agriculture K.V. Thomas said Friday.
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Scientists' team to visit Bengal drought-hit areas
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In a bid to protect the livelihoods of scores of farmers in West Bengal's 11 drought-affected districts, a team of agricultural scientists is set to arrive in the State
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Jackfruit that are pieces of India's living history
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These are no ordinary jackfruit that are served to patients and staff at the 155 Army Base Hospital here. But living products of history grown on the ashes of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Polavaram project will hit Orissa: BJD
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Biju Janata Dal members staged a demonstration outside Parliament on Wednesday, protesting against the final clearance given for the Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh which, they said, would affect Orissa.
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No Provision of Price Regulation of Cotton Seeds
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Out of nine major cotton growing States only three viz. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra have sought to regulate Bt. Cotton prices within their States through Ordinances/Acts.
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Maize Production
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Government has raised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of maize from Rs.840/- per quintal in 2009-10 to Rs.880/- per quintal for the year 2010-11.
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Gram Beej Yojana to Upgrade the Quality of Seed
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Seed Village Programme is implemented in the country to upgrade the quality of farmer saved seed. The programme is implemented through State Departments of Agriculture
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Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation
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The Government is promoting drip and sprinkler irrigation system by launching Centrally Sponsored Scheme on National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI) and providing financial assistance of 60%
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Area Under Millets
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In order to increase the production and productivity of Millets, Government of India has been implementing schemes like Integrated Cereals Development Programme in Coarse Cereals
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Bagalkot to host Krishi Utsav from July 24
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Minister in-charge of Bagalkot Govind Karjol has said that a three-day Krishi Utsav will be held in the district from July 24.
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Karnataka to follow Kulithalai model of solid waste management
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Inspired by the overwhelming success of the Kulithalai model of solid waste management nationwide in civic waste management circles, within a span of one year, a 21-member team comprising professionals and bureaucrats
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Call to boost betel nut industry
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Betel nut is one of the major agricultural produces in the agriculturally rich Baksa district. The northern belt of the district is particularly known for its high quality betel nut.
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Agriculture officials at the receiving end at ZP meet
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Agriculture officials have been blamed at the Zilla Parishad general body meeting on Monday for its improper planning in the distribution of seed, particularly the 'sona masuri' variety.
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No water in some localities today
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Water supply to residents of Kalyan nagar, HBR and HRBR Layouts will be affected on Saturday because of sudden valve leakage at the III Stage of Cauvery water pumping stations.
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Farm activities in top gear in Chitradurga
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Farm activities are going on briskly with the district receiving more than average rainfall this kharif season. Sowing has already begun in Hosadurga, Holalkere and parts of Chitradurga taluks.
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Rs 211 cr World Bank loan for strengthening dams
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The World Bank has sanctioned a loan of Rs 211.7 crore for strengthening dams in Kerala excluding Mullaperiyar. 47 dams under KSEB and the Irrigation Department will be included.
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Monsoon raises hopes of better farm output
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Monsoon hit India's mainland in the southern coast of Kerala a day ahead of schedule Monday, raising hopes of better rains this year that will raise farm output, help rein in food inflation and boost economic growth.
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Centre approves Meghalaya water schemes
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The Centre has approved 32 projects related to water conservation at a cost of Rs 126.94 crore in Meghalaya this year.
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Farmers in Tamil Nadu find Arabian date palms a major charm
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In a shift from traditional crops, an increasing number of farmers in Tamil Nadu are taking to cultivating Arabian date palms.
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