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    Obeying Drug Withdrawal Periods for Safeguarding Public Health: A One Health Perspective

    Obeying drug withdrawal periods become costlier for the farmers. For example, if your egg layers or cows get sick, and you have no other...
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    Agri-business

    North Eastern Region Agri-Commodity E-Connect Web Portal

    Dr Sukanta Majumdar said that through the NE-RACE portal, producers such as Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) can directly showcase their products to prospective buyers...
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    Agriculture Minister Addresses Crop Insurance Improvements and Challenges in Parliament

    Chouhan said that while the earlier system excluded debt-free farmers from insurance, the new policy includes provisions for them as well. The union minister for...
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    PM-PRANAM for Financial Assistance for Organic Farming

    The Indian Council of Agricultural Research also imparts trainings, organizes front-line demonstrations, awareness programs etc. to educate farmers on organic farming, through network of...
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    Agri-business

    8,875 FPOs Registered Across the Country, Minister Informs Parliament

    Minister Ramnath Thakur said that 6,374 CEOs appointed in 8,875 registered FPOs under the scheme as on 30 June 2024. He said, 19,68,868 shareholder...
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    Agri-business

    A Total Budgetary Outlay of Rs.6,865 Crores for FPOs, Minister Says in Parliament

    The minister added that in order to address the existing infrastructure gaps and mobilize investment in agriculture infrastructure, the Agri Infra Fund was launched...
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    Agri-business

    Union Budget 2024-25 Propels Agriculture with ₹1.52 Lakh Crore Allocation

    Land reforms are expected to streamline land administration and planning, facilitating easier access to agricultural services and improving urban local body finances. Digital infrastructure...
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    Agriculture policy

    Court Decision Blocks Land Rights Initiative from 20 Years Ago, Sri Lankan President Reveals

    The government's efforts to address historical grievances and land rights remain a contentious issue, with ongoing debates on equitable land distribution and the impact...
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