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    Sri Lanka to Launch Blended Financing Facility to Support Smallholder Farmers

    Additionally, the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association has expressed its commitment to supporting the initiative, emphasizing the role of financial institutions in facilitating access to...
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    APEDA Facilitates Historic Export of Indian Pomegranates to Australia

    In the financial year 2023-24, India exported 72,011 metric tons of pomegranates, valued at USD 69.08 million, to diverse markets including the United Arab...
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    Agri-business

    World Bank’s Latest Report Highlights India’s Economic Growth and Trade Challenges

    The report says that India's rapid economic growth and expansion has had a positive impact on the labour market. Urban unemployment rates, particularly for...
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    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka Faces Rising Child Malnutrition Amid Controversial Import Tax Decisions

    Amid the economic challenges, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya introduced new regulations aimed at addressing corruption in the cereal import sector. Previously, import...
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    Agri-business

    Cabinet Approves Progressive Expansion of ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’

    The expansion in the scope of AIF scheme is poised to further drive the growth, improve productivity, enhance farm incomes and contribute to the...
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    Seeds of Resilience: Recognizing Women Farmers in India

    Socio-cultural norms and practices further exacerbate the challenges faced by women farmers. In many rural areas, women are often restricted from interacting with men...
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    India’s New Bioeconomy Policy Set to Place India as Global Leader

    Highlighting the key features of the policy, Dr. Jitendra Singh said it encourages entrepreneurship across diverse sectors, including bio-based chemicals, smart proteins, precision bio...
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    Agri-business

    FAO’s GAP Programme Boosts Sri Lankan Agriculture Amid Economic Crisis

    Funded by the United Nations Sri Lanka Sustainable Development Goal Fund, the Good Agricultural Practices programme supports vegetable farmers in commercializing their produce and...
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    Warning Signs Overlooked Before Nepal Glacier Collapse Trapped Thousands

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