Draft Seeds Bill, 2019
The revised draft Seeds Bill 2019, which the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare placed in the public domain recently for suggestions and comments, seems to be a watered down version of a draft
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Farmers can talk directly to Cooperative Minister over seeds, fertilisers
Farmers in the state will be able to talk directly to the Cooperative Minister over the issues of seeds and fertilisers.
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29 Tap-Water schemes sanctioned under Mukhyamantri Peyajal Yojna in Shivpuri district
Under the Mukhyamantri Peyajal Yojna, a sum of Rs.
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BJP government gives short shrift to its own organic policy
Massive subsidy for Monsanto's hybrid maize seed The Shivraj Singh Chauhan government recently formed a separate
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Seed project launched
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Agriculture loans to farmers at One percent in MP
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Government, which always stands by the farmers in their difficult times, has provided a total loan of ` one thousand 717 crore to the farmers at the rate of one percent for their agricultural activities in this Kharif season. Interestingly, more than one hundred crore as loans have been distributed as compared to last year.
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Decision on GM seeds may be delayed
With the postponement of a crucial meeting of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) which was to deliberate on field trials of genetically modified seeds, the decision on their commercial release may be delayed further, possibly until the next kharif season. The proposed 110th meeting of GEAC, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed for July 6.
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New app recognizes trees
If you
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Billions Needed To Boost Food Production, Says DuPont Committee
High-tech seeds and innovations in chemicals and farming will not be enough to solve looming food shortages for the world, according to a report issued Tuesday by a committee formed by food and chemicals conglomerate DuPont. Billions of dollars in private investment, government incentives and charitable work must be funneled into collaborative projects if global food production is to match grow
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Farmers to get 50 thousand agricultural appliances and 54 lakh culture packets on subsidy
A target has been fixed to distribute 50 thousand agricultural implements among farmers of the state for smooth sowing operations during ensuing kharif season. These implements will be made available on subsidy to farmers as per their eligibility under various schemes.
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Bt Cotton Seed Cos Get Showcause Notice
Top Bt cotton seed companies in Maharashtra get showcause notices from the state agriculture department for not abiding by their supply plans.