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A worker takes a nap at the deserted MGR Wholesale Vegetable Market in Coimbatore on Sunday.

Vegetable farmers in Pollachi hit hard by pandemic

M Soundariya Preetha

They face acute shortage of workers and with the lockdown there are no buyers

A view of Amaravathi Dam

Water released from Amaravathi dam for irrigation

Harvesting of paddy in progress at a polder that was cultivated by members of the All India Lawyers’ Union in Kadungalloor panchayat in Ernakulam district.

When lawyers took up the plough

Special Correspondent Advocates’ collective cultivates paddy in 5.5 acres at Kadungalloor

Registration for purchase of groundnut sees underway at Chennampalli village in Anantapur district on Monday.

Groundnut seed registration in phase I off to good start in Anantapur

Special Correspondent The demand for groundnut seeds from farmers was encouraging on the first day on Monday as 7,406 farmers registered to purchase the seeds on D-Krishi app at Rythu Bharosa Kendras in Anantapur district.Joint Director Agriculture Y. Ramakrishna said that out of 7,406 farmers, 3,856 made the payment of ₹1,76,19,185 for 3,383 quintals. Those who did not pay will be given 72 hours time from the time of registration to pay the amount. The delivery of the K 6 variety of groundnut seed will be made

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Konda Gurunandan Reddy with a Parla breed rooster

Parla roosters command a hefty premium

Abhinay Deshpande Special breed of birds from Tamil Nadu are sold for ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 each

Mangoes being graded and readied at the Vapour Heat Treatment plant in Tirupati, ahead of their export to South Korea, on Thursday.

South Korea to get its first taste of A.P.’s Banganapalle mangoes

A.D. Rangarajan Consignment weighing 2.4 tonnes air-shipped

A coconut farm on the verge of ruin near Puthiyangadi in Kozhikode district.

Farmers at stake as fertiliser prices go up

Mithosh Joseph The leaders of Indian Farmers Movement and the Malayora Karshaka Samiti say the price hike of the fertilisers can be controlled only by restricting the supremacy of various private fertiliser giants in the price fixing mechanism.

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Vegetable farmers in Pollachi hit hard by pandemic

Water released from Amaravathi dam for irrigation

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When lawyers took up the plough

Groundnut seed registration in phase I off to good start in Anantapur

Strawberry farmers facing COVID-19 slump

Parla roosters command a hefty premium

An insect trap that obviates need for pesticide

The solar-powered device works on technology promoted by ICAR

South Korea to get its first taste of A.P.’s Banganapalle mangoes

Consignment weighing 2.4 tonnes air-shipped

Telangana farmers to get 25.5 lakh tonne fertilisers for kharif

The State Government has decided to allot 25.5 lakh metric tonne fertilisers for the farm sector during the upcoming Vaanakalam (kharif) season.The

Farmers at stake as fertiliser prices go up

The leaders of Indian Farmers Movement and the Malayora Karshaka Samiti say the price hike of the fertilisers can be controlled only by restricting the supremacy of various private fertiliser giants in the price fixing mechanism.

Finding success with a soil-less medium for terrace gardens

Growbag with rice husk as major component helps plants grow

Eriophyid mite infestation found in amaranthus

The pest reduces yield by causing severe malformation of the shoot

Idling boats leave fishers in deep waters

With an unprecedented dip in fish availability, vessels have stopped venturing into the sea

Cotton Research Station’s trial test with pisciculture successful

The Cotton Research Station at Veppanthattai in the district, affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, has successfully reared fish in its

CIBA releases first indigenous vaccine for fish

Nodavac-R is safe and can be injected to fingerlings, says expert

Rice millers seek more godown space to procure paddy

Minister promises to arrange it through FCI

Delay in procurement puts paddy farmers in distress

Delay in the procurement of harvested paddy has put farmers in Kuttanad in distress. Farmers of three paddy polders under the Kavalam Krishi Bhavan,

United Nations declares 2023 International Year of Millets

The resolution is intended to increase public awareness on the health benefits of millets

Government’s claims over crop procurement hollow: Hooda

The government’s promise of payment to farmers within 72 hours of crop procurement has proved to be another “jumla”, said Hooda, who is the Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly.

TS farmers achieve record maize yield

They get average yield of 2,800 kg per acre

Tribal produce market turns online

Mobile app and e-auction system developed for Chilla market at Marayur

Government urged to set up a co-op. online agri marketing platform

As the State has imposed restrictions following the second wave of COVID-19, there is a sense of anxiety in the farm sector though the government has

Mangrove deforestation continues unabated in Kannur

Bid to make way for Kaipad and shrimp farming

Groundwater depletion may reduce winter cropping intensity by 20% in India

Policy-supported intensive agriculture led to unsustainable groundwater use, water scarcity

Jackfruit gets a brand name ‘Thalir’

The ready to eat branded item comes with traceability

Mumbai foodtech company helps farmers earn profits while the sun shines

S4S is promoting solar dehydration as a means to empower women farmers and reduce food waste

Farmers in Punjab, Haryana receive MSP directly in their bank accounts

Producers, arhtiyas happy over wheat procurement, says Punjab Food Minister

Jagan launches zero interest subvention scheme for farmers

Benefit for those who had availed themselves of loan during 2019-20 rabi and repaid it in time

COVID-19 disrupted food security for millions; will likely reverse progress on ending hunger by 2030: Harsh Vardhan

Minister Harsh Vardhan addressed the 54th Commission on Population and Development in the United Nations on April 19

A rediscovered species brews promise for coffee's future

Stenophylla was found to have a complex flavour profile, with natural sweetness, medium-high acidity, fruitiness and good "body" — the way it feels in the mouth

State may not exceed grain production target

Officials cite the adverse impact of two cyclones last year and unseasonal rain in February

Farmers engaged in dryland horticulture await financial aid

Many farmers in Anantapur district, engaged in dryland horticulture, are still waiting for the financial aid sanctioned by the Central government

Fertilizer dealers warned against selling above retail price

Agriculture department officials carried out inspections at fertilizer retail shops here on Monday to verify whether it is sold at retail price.

Invite farmers’ leaders for talks, eminent citizens tell government

Long-drawn peaceful movement manifestation of deep-rooted agrarian crisis, they say

Traders worried over poor arrival of mangoes

Only 200 kg. of different varieties of mangoes reach market on a day

Not quite a fair deal for farmers

Though farmers at Sohna are happy that they are getting Minimum Support Price, they complain about delayed payment from the Haryana govt. and lack of amenities at mandis

Strong wind damages crops in Virudhunagar district

‘Kodikkaipuli’ farmers in Thappampatti are devastated

Resume talks with farmers, says Dushyant Chautala

Set up a team of senior Cabinet Ministers: Haryana Dy. CM

Rain destroys banana plantations in Theni

The heavy rain that lashed various parts of Theni district in the past few days destroyed 15,000 acres of banana plantations at Angurpalayam near

‘FCI wheat counters to be opened in Narela mandi’

Agriculture Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said that taking cognisance of the demands of farmers, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is going to set

‘Take up cotton, red gram on 95 lakh acres’

Make cotton seed packets ready, officials told

Settler farmers in Wayanad hail hike in compensation

Central funding for each eligible family raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹15 lakh

Centre steps in to roll back fertilizer prices

Move after meeting with manufacturers

Mission Bhagiratha pipeline bursts

Mission Bhagiratha pipeline burstsLarge quantities of food grains were swept away when the nearby pipeline of Mission Bhagiratha burst and resulted in

State to raise ₹8,000 cr. through OMB in Q1 to meet immediate commitments

To participate in auctions to be conducted by RBI in next three months

Govt. to reboot dated Opium strategy

It plans to rope in private sector to boost yield of alkaloids

NRI returns to extol benefits of sustainable living

Vasireddy Anil Kumar is promoting traditionally extracted oil and natural pest-control practices.

Tobacco growers worried as COVID-19 second wave induces price correction

‘Major buyers are shying away from auction platforms due to health concerns’

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