Hi, NewsWrap for November 07, 2022

07-November-2022: Sugar Exports, New Rules on Glyphosate Use, UAS-Bengaluru, Aromatic Rice- Gobindobhog

7 November 2022

  • Government Allows Sugar Mills to Export up to 60 LMT of Sugar to Balance Price Stability

    In the last six years, the government has taken numerous and timely initiatives in the sugar sector, allowing sugar mills to stand on their own and become self-sufficient. During SS 2022-23, sugar mills received no subsidies for sugar production/marketing, and the country's sugar sector is expected to perform well despite no financial support from the Government of India. Based on initial estimates of sugarcane production, the Government of India has allowed export of sugar up to 60 LMT during the sugar season 2022-23 as another measure to balance the price stability of sugar in the country and the financial positions of sugar mills in the country. 

  • Government to Implement New Rules on Sale & Use of Glyphosate

    Tamil Nadu Government has moved ahead to implement the Centre's recently announced new glyphosate sale and use regulations. The use of glyphosate is restricted under the new regulations, and no one other than pest control operators (PCOs) may use it. Glyphosate is a common herbicide with applications in agriculture, forestry, industrial weed control, lawn and garden care, and aquatic environments. Glyphosate is most commonly used in soybeans, field corn, pasture, and hay.

  • UAS-Bengaluru Plans to Promote Hydroponics in Urban & Peri-Urban Areas

    The University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru, which has established the largest multi-model hydroponics unit in the State, plans to greatly popularise this soilless cultivation technique through training programmes. Beginning in December, it will offer open enrollment training programmes in a variety of hydroponics models. A one-acre hydroponics unit with eight different models has been set up by the university, which has been working on various hydroponics models for the past year as part of a project.

  • Bengal’s Premium Aromatic Rice- ‘Gobindobhog’ Experiences 11% Decline

    Due to expectations of a larger crop and higher quality produce, the price of West Bengal's premium aromatic rice variety, Gobindobhog, has decreased by almost 11%. Sources claim that the 20% customs duty has a negative impact on rice exports and lowers prices as a result. The old crop, which typically commands a higher premium over the new crop due to greater demand, is currently trading for between Rs 42 and Rs 45 per kilogramme this year as opposed to Rs 50 per kilogramme at the same point last year.

  • List of Pesticides Which are Banned or Restricted for Use in India

    Pesticides are used so often that the term ‘pesticide’ is frequently used interchangeably with plant protection products. It is often used to eradicate or manage a wide range of agricultural pests that can harm crops and livestock while reducing farm output. Insecticides are used to kill insects, herbicides to kill weeds, rodenticides to kill rodents, and fungicides to manage fungus, mold, and mildew. Recently the Indian government has publicly announced the usage of glyphosate, a commonly used weedicide, posing health hazards to humans and animals. However, usage is still limited and not prohibited.

  • From Spinach in PVC Pipes to Strawberries in Bottles, Woman Grows 1 Kg Vegetables Daily at Home

    Lily made the decision to retire after over 25 years of running a snack business to concentrate on growing her agricultural business. She claims that even though there wasn't enough room, it wasn't challenging at all. "Even though our terrace is 1,200 square feet, I only have room for 1,000 square feet of vegetable growing because the remaining space is taken up by the solar panels and water tanks. But for me, it was more than enough. Since I started growing my food at home, I have to say that I am happier and more at peace, told Lizy. Her father was a teacher and a farming enthusiast who worked extremely hard on their farmland as she grew up in Kerala.

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