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Farmers in Odisha protest Centre’s agri laws
Farmers in Bargarh demand repeal of 3 contentious central agriculture-related laws. Photo: Priya Ranjan Dash
Bargarh gathering pledges solidarity with those sitting in at Delhi borders
January 23, 2021
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Deadlock: Centre asks farmer unions to get back within a day on proposal to ‘hold’ laws
Deadlock: Centre asks farmer unions to get back within a day on proposal to ‘hold’ laws
Farmers to decide on next step as government puts ball in their court
January 22, 2021
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Indian research can help cut nitrogen fertiliser waste

Indian scientists manage to identify phenotypes, visibly identifiable features that …
January 21, 2021
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No surrender: Farmer unions refuse Centre’s proposal to ‘hold’ farm laws
Farmer leaders January 21 reiterated their demand of a full repeal of the acts and enacting a legislation for remunerative Minimum Support Price for all farmers
Farmer unions say they will stop at nothing short of a repeal of laws; talks on …
January 21, 2021
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Centre offers to put farm laws on ‘hold’ for a year
Centre offers to put farm laws on ‘hold’ for a year
Farmers will study proposal and get back; Centre also withdraws pleas against tractor rally
January 20, 2021
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Severe drought in Turkey: Istanbul can run of water in months
Several seasons of low rainfall have caused a severe drought in Turkey
Several of the city's aquifers have recorded the lowest volumes recorded in 15 years
January 19, 2021
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Were warning signs about bird flu in Kerala overlooked
Were warning signs about bird flu in Kerala overlooked
Farmers claim to have reported illness and death of ducks in Alappuzha district to the …
January 15, 2021
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Same old story: Ninth round of talks between farmers, Centre inconclusive
Same old story: Ninth round of talks between farmers, Centre inconclusive. Photo: ANI / Twitter
Both sides agree to meet January 19, a day after apex court hears application on farmers&…
January 15, 2021
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Indian farmers have sown 7% less land this summer

The total area of sowing has been reduced by 63 per cent compared to the national average, according to data published by the Union Ministry of Agriculture

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Palm oil consumption increased 230% in almost 2 decades, yet India imports most of it

Palm oil consumption increased 230% in almost 2 decades, yet India imports most of it

July 06, 2018
India has not been able to achieve self-sufficiency in palm oil production despite 40 years …
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The WHO says it causes cancer and studies link it to many diseases. Countries have been …
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Why MSP will not provide even minimum support to farmers

Why MSP will not provide even minimum support to farmers

July 02, 2018
With a projected 5-25% rise in input prices of fuel, agricultural rentals and agrochemicals,…