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Share of power in agriculture goes up
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Amid loud talk about spread of canal irrigation, especially Narmada-based, leading to a sharp fall in the amount of electricity going into the farm sector
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Worry lines deepen on monsoon, farm fears
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The kharif season this year might not reap great dividends for agricultural growth as despite the meteorological department's forecast of normal monsoon, experts and analysts foresee higher chances of a challenging year for agriculture going ahead.
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Extension of bamboo supply agreement urged
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The CPI(ML) Liberation Hills Party Committee demanded extension of the bamboo supply agreement between Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited (HPCL).
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Nabard orders restructuring of district offices
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The board of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has formally announced restructuring of district offices.
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Farmers advised to take up mixed cropping of areca
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The country produced 5.3 lakh tonnes of arecanut on 4.1 lakh hactares of land during 2010-11.
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Aromatic rice up on trade enquiries
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Domestic demand coupled with new trade enquires pushed up full grain aromatic rice prices on Wednesday, while the brokens and non-basmati rice varieties were unchanged.
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Traders oppose Govt plan to set up cotton reserve
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Various stakeholders in the textile value chain invariably agree to disagree. The recent disagreement is with reference to the Textile Ministry’s proposal of creating a cotton reserve to ensure supply of the fibre
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Sugar production up 18%
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Uttar Pradesh is heading for a record sugar production this year.According to Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), the state has produced 69.40 lakh tonnes of sugar which is about 18% higher than the previous year.
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Pranab asks sugar sector to improve productivity
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Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that sugar plays a very significant role in India?s agricultural and industrial economy and hence latest technology
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Over 26 lakh tonne wheat procured in Punjab
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Government agencies and private millers in Punjab have procured over 26.22 lakh tonnes of wheat so far this season.
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Pulses imports at 2.66 million tonnes in Apr—Jan of FY’12
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The country imported 2.66 million tonnes of pulses during April—January period of last fiscal to meet domestic demand, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
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Cotton blooms on overseas, mill offtake
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Increasing demand from exporters and mills pushed up cotton prices on Monday in northern and western parts of the country. Moreover, slower arrivals also supported the surge in prices.
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Cashew prices continue to head north on buying support
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Cashew prices continued to head north last week on buying interest with moderate business taking place mainly for wholes, while some business for brokens were also concluded.
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Pawar expresses hope to find solution to problems of milk suppliers
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Showing empathy with the dairy farmers, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday expressed hope to find a solution to their problem at the earliest.
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Foodgrains output set to touch all-time record of 252.6 mt
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The Agriculture Ministry has raised foodgrains production estimate for 2011-12 to an all-time record of 252.56 million tonnes on higher rice and wheat output.
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Bhagalpur turning hot spot for strawberry
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Considered as a preserve of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, strawberry has found a new home in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
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'State should have separate budget for agriculture'
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Agriculture ministry is in favour of a separate budget for agriculture as around 70% of the rural economy depends on it.
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About 92% Coonoor tea sold
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Nearly 92 per cent of the year's lowest offer of 8.76 lakh kg was sold at sale No: 16 of Coonoor Tea Trade Association auctions with prices raising by Rs 2 a kg.
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After a bad year, AP gears up for crucial kharif season
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Putting a disastrous year behind, the State Agriculture Ministry is planning to cover 88.31 lakh hectares in the ensuing kharif season.
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Jersey, Holstein Friesian cross-breed cows for TN farmers
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Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu are to get famous high cross-breeds of Jersey and Holstein-Friesian from this fiscal under the State Government's free milch cows scheme aimed at a second ‘white revolution'
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Applications for Krishi Pandit award
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The Department of Agriculture has invited applications for the Krishi Pandit award for 2011-12. Awards will be given in four categories including comprehensive farming, organic farming,
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Concern over low adoption of TNAU crop varieties
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The Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Dr P. Murugesa Boopathy today voiced concern over the low adoption of farm technologies and varietal releases by the farming community.
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National crop forecast centre launched
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The Government has launched an integrated centre which will provide estimates of crop output and assess the drought situation in the country through latest technologies.
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Scientist warn famers over inclement weather
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Showers in McLeodganj and high peaks near here have brought the mercury down and chill for the tourists, but scientists have warned farmers to keep their milch animals and newly-born calves safe.
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Rising water level in Satluj damages wheat crop in 600 acres
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Nearly 600 acres of standing wheat crop in the district has been damaged due to sudden rise in the level of Satluj river, downstream Harike headworks.
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