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NCP (SP) suspends farm loan waiver protest after invite for talks with CMNCP (SP) suspended its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar protest for a farm loan waiver after Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan invited leaders f...
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar launches stir over farm loan waiver, accuses Maharashtra government of betrayalNCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has initiated a farmers' protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, accusing the Maharashtra government of reneging ...
10 acre organic farm, 400 cacao trees: Goa woman quit engineering to pursue her love for baking. Now, she grows her own cacao beans and makes delicious chocolate tea, pastries, bars and more at her cafeAlvinia De Souza, a former corporate professional, has revolutionized chocolate-making in India by establishing a 10-acre organic cacao far...
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
Exporters urge govt not to impose curbs on onionsIndian onion exporters are urging the government against imposing export curbs, citing a surge in wholesale prices at Lasalgaon market. Del...
Maharashtra govt tables Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demands; Rs 20,552 cr for farm loan waiverMaharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of over Rs 97,700 crore, with a significant Rs 20,552 crore earmarked for the farm loan...
India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...
"Complete dominance over terrorism in Kashmir, North-East became peaceful under PM's tenure": Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting significant advancements in national security,...
El Nino Impact: Milk prices likely to go up, againPoor rainfall typically leads farmers to reduce cattle numbers because of shortages of fodder and water, lowering milk output and pushing u...
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...
Not just El Nino: What else is holding back India's monsoon?India's monsoon has slowed significantly. A weak surge from the Arabian Sea and missing weather systems are causing a rainfall deficit. Thi...
Southwest Monsoon advance over Maharashtra stalled due to unfavourable conditions: IMDThe Southwest Monsoon's progress over Maharashtra has stalled. Unfavorable weather patterns are preventing further advancement. Rainfall ac...
Maharashtra advises farmers to do fodder planning to avoid a potential shortage due to El NinoMaharashtra farmers are urged to plan for fodder shortages due to El Nino. The Animal Husbandry Department advises cultivating nutritious, ...
Maharashtra advises farmers to delay sowing as monsoon rains fall shortMaharashtra is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in early June. The state has received only 26 percent of its normal rainfall. Th...
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...