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Andhra Floods: Farmers on month-long march, demand compensation for crops
Andhra Floods: Farmers on month-long march, demand compensation for crops
Recent floods in Andhra Pradesh a sign of climate change effects visible since 2012, say experts
November 25, 2021
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Farm Laws: Is MSP guarantee really the elixir that Indian agriculture needs?

Is MSP guarantee really the elixir that Indian agriculture needs? Photo: Ruskan Bose
Concept is unreasonable and will be detrimental for country’s agricultural system, …
November 24, 2021
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Value in the weed: Profit potential of green and leafy bathua
Value in the weed: Profit potential of green and leafy bathua
Bathua is in demand for its nutrition and taste. Improved varieties of the weed can make it …
November 23, 2021
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Farm laws repeal: The first victory, but not a full one, say experts
Farm laws repeal: The first victory, but not a full one, say experts
There are a number of pending issues; the farmers will not get up and leave, experts say
November 19, 2021
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Farm laws repeal: How the farmers’ protests unfolded in a year
Farm laws repeal: How the farmers’ protests unfolded in a year
India’s longest and also the biggest farmers’ agitation has been demanding …
November 19, 2021
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Government will repeal all 3 farm laws: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi repealed all three farm laws passed by the Parliament in 2020. Photo: YouTube
I apologise to citizens, let us start afresh, the PM said
November 19, 2021
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‘No govt support’, villagers of Majuli river island build bamboo embankment to prevent erosion
Majuli villagers erect bamboo embankment to prevent flooding, soil erosion. Photo: Gurvinder Singh
The flood prevention measures by the state of inferior quality 
November 19, 2021
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How 4 school girls are trying to get Andhra farmers to practise natural farming

Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh has helped farmers reduce input costs, thereby reducing debt. Photo: iStock
Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh has helped farmers reduce input costs, …
November 16, 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 …
Agriculture
The real weed

The real weed

July 18, 2018
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,…