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    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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    Global Crop Yields Threatened by Pollinator Shortages, Study Finds

    Notably, crops like blueberries, coffee, and apples were most frequently affected by pollinator shortages. The research found yield deficits in 85 per cent of...
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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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    Agriculture policy

    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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    Empowerment

    Modi Highlights Women Empowerment at Lakhpati Didi Sammelan

    Modi highlighted the massive financial outlay of over Rs 6,000 crore allocated to women’s SHGs across the nation and emphasized how these funds are...
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    Agri-business

    Amit Shah Reviews Cooperative Expansion in Chhattisgarh, Launches Key Initiatives

    Shah also urged the Chhattisgarh government to introduce a new public dairy scheme focused on tribal development. He suggested that PACS should evolve into...
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    Animals and wildlife

    Research Predicts Escalating Human-Wildlife Overlap on Over Half of Earth’s Land by 2070

    The study also underscores the need for evolving conservation strategies. Traditional approaches, such as establishing protected areas with restricted human access, are becoming increasingly...
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    NAFED and NCCF Set to Procure Every Grain of Pulses Directly from Farmers Within Two Years: Amit Shah

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    Super El Niño Threatens Pakistan: Climate, Economic, and Human Security Risks Escalate

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