Hi, NewsWrap for July 05, 2023

05-July-2023: Farmers as 'Urjadata' and 'Annadata', Privatisation in Agriculture, Food Security Crisis, Apple Season, Saudi Arabia's Agricultural GDP Soars by 38%,

5 July 2023

  • Nitin Gadkari Affirms Indian Farmers as 'Urjadata' and 'Annadata' in Pioneering Vision

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during a rally in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, expressed the government's belief that farmers should be acknowledged not only as food producers but also as energy producers. He announced that all vehicles would now run on ethanol produced by farmers. Gadkari stated that if a mixture of 60 percent ethanol and 40 percent electricity was utilized, fuel would be available at a cost of Rs 15 per litre, providing significant benefits to the general population.

  • Privatisation in Agriculture: Goa CM Proposes Reforms to Boost Agri Sector

    Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his support for a privatization drive in the agricultural sector. During a recent event in Pernem, Sawant asserted that relying solely on the government for all aspects of agriculture would not yield satisfactory results, stressing that privatization was the key to driving necessary changes in the sector.

  • Food Security Crisis Looms as China Grapples with Extreme Weather Conditions: Report

    China's food security is at risk as extreme weather conditions exacerbate the country's economic woes. The Chinese Meteorological Administration has warned of the impending El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring floods to the southern region and droughts to the north in the coming weeks and months.

  • Saudi Arabia's Agricultural GDP Soars by 38% to Reach USD 26.6 Billion

    Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector has experienced remarkable growth, with the gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by over 38 percent in 2022, reaching SR100 billion (USD26.6 billion) compared to SR72.25 billion in 2021. This surge in investment and the implementation of sustainable development measures have played a significant role in this achievement, marking the highest contribution to the GDP in the history of the sector. 

  • Apple Season: Horticulture Minister Urges Officials to Repair Roads for Smooth Transportation

    Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister, Jagat Singh Negi, emphasized the need for repairing and upgrading roads to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles during the upcoming apple season. In a review meeting held on Wednesday, Negi discussed the preparations required to facilitate the apple trade in the state.

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