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    The crop insurance scheme is voluntary for all farmers. The government has mandated a compulsory use of at least 0.5 per cent of the...
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    Agrochemicals

    World Soils Potassium-deficient in Wake of Ukraine War

    One fifth of agricultural soils are deficient in potassium, says a study, adding that sanctions on Russia and Belarus have led to 500 per...
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    WTO Negotiation Session on Fisheries Subsidies held at Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13

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    Sri Lanka Moves to Speed Up Police Clearances for ICT Talent Seeking Global Contracts

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