Sudden and unexpected rains, poor quality hybrid seeds used in HTBT (herbicide-tolerant biotechnology) cotton seeds, and the presence of pink bollworm in some areas all contributed to a significant drop in yields during the recently completed Kharif season. Considering the high demand for...
The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) opposed the poultry industry’s request to extend the period for importing GM soyameal to March 31. SOPA Chairman Davish Jain stated in a letter to the Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fishing that the soyameal...
Kerala exporters of fruits and vegetables see no impact from the new import regulations announced by Qatar. From December 1, the Qatar Ministry of Municipality has enacted a new regulation requiring prior permission for the importation of fruits and vegetables. According to a trade...
Centre’s refusal to buy paddy from Telangana state, The stste government announced to the farmers not to plant paddy A day after the Modi government informed the Telangana state government that it would no longer purchase parboiled rice from State this year and advised farmers not...
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) decided to postpone the tractor rally to Parliament planned for Monday and urges the Prime Minister to begin discussions on their remaining demands. Citing the Cabinet decision on the repeal of the three farm acts, which will be introduced in Parliament on...
