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According to PM Modi, private innovation and investment are avoiding the agricultural sector, resulting in low participation of India’s youth in the agricultural sector compared…
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The Government of Uttar Pradesh has named Gramik, the nation’s first peer-to-peer agri-commerce platform, among the top 10 start-ups in the province that are committed…
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According to Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, the prices of wheat in wholesale and retail markets have gone down by about Rs 5 per kg…
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To boost millet’s nutritional value, the state government is contemplating include it in the mid-day meal (MDM) programme. To boost millet intake, RTDC hotels and…
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Going with the Center’s recent announcements on making India a global hub for millets, packaged food companies like Nestle, ITC, Britannia, HUL, and Tata Consumer,…
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In protected-cropping conditions, autonomous drones might be an excellent tool for pollination tomatoes and strawberries. A recent research is looking into the approach as a…
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India accounts for 40% of global rice trade, and restricting exports will deal a further blow to countries grappling with a cost-of-living crisis and worsening…
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Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora said production of potatoes has increased from seven metric tonnes per hectare to 17 metric tonnes per hectare. Bora said…
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