Hi, NewsWrap for July 11, 2022

11 July 2022: Farmers Protest, Fuel Price Update, Farmers' Suicide, Ukraine's Conflict, Apple Growers

11 July 2022

Fuel Price Update: Check Petrol and Diesel Prices of Your City Here

In Mumbai, petrol is still available for Rs 111.35 a liter, while diesel is still available for Rs 97.28 per liter. At the same time, a liter of petrol in Delhi continues to cost Rs 96.72, while a liter of diesel costs Rs 89.62. The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a reduction in the excise duty on petrol and diesel of Rs 8 and Rs 6, respectively, in May.
Ukraine's Conflict and EU Farmer Protests Will Have an Impact on Global Food Supply Systems

If the global energy crisis, which is a direct result of the now five-month-long Ukraine war, wasn't enough, ongoing farmer protests in Europe, sparked by emission-cut measures by the Dutch government, will impact food supply lines, delivering a double punch to the world economy.
Himachal Apple Growers are Joyed as Production Has Increased by 25 lakh cartons

Despite the climate variability, a fine, sweet, juicy apple harvest has given joy to Himachal Pradesh producers, with production projected to be above 3.48 crore boxes this season, up by 25 lakh boxes from the previous year. Farmers are receiving greater prices than normal when early forms of the fruit reach north Indian cities, particularly Delhi. "According to our field surveys, we anticipate a harvest of 3.48 billion boxes of apples. Last year, 3.25 crore boxes were manufactured "Horticulture Joint Director Govind Singh Jhobta remarked.
Drought Situation in Bihar Hampers Paddy Sowing

Farmers' faces are etched with sadness after 30 of Bihar's 38 districts received 20% less rainfall than typical. This year's Kharif crop is projected to suffer as a result of the prolonged dry season. Five districts had 64% less rainfall than typical, and paddy sowing in Jamui, Kaimur, and Rohtas districts could not begin until July 6, according to an agriculture official. All of these districts are in south Bihar, which has been impacted the most.
PAU Study Reveals Agriculture Debt Has Pushed Punjab 9,291 Farmers to Commit Suicide

According to a recent study on farmers' suicide in Punjab conducted by the Ludhiana-based Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), as many as 9,291 farmers committed suicide in six districts of the State between 2000 and 2018, with farm-related debts accounting for approximately 88 percent of the suicide cases.
UPL’s product “ULALA”, managing the sucking pests of cotton

UPL Ltd. undertook the initiative to educate farmers on techniques of sucking pest management in crops like cotton in Haryana (Sirsa). Keeping farmer’s first approach, the aim of this initiative was to educate farmers on various techniques that can be used to get rid of pests in cotton crop and generate additional income. Pests of cotton like Sucking pests and Pink Boll worm have caused havoc on the crop and impacted cotton yield and farmers income. UPL’s product “ULALA”, has seen breakthrough results in managing the sucking pests of cotton and helping the farmers to produce and earn more. Ashish Dobhal, Regional Director, India Region, UPL Ltd. “The farmers are our primary stakeholders, and we at UPL are committed to their well-being and economic success. Through ongoing interactions with farmers, we hope to give them the information and solutions they need to improve their financial situation. For instance, "ULALA" has helped cotton growers earn more income by getting rid of pests. The product could revolutionize pest management for a variety of crops”.
Bayer Malawi launches crop protection K-Obiol product

Bayer Malawi has launched a new product, K-Obiol that protects maize from grain borer. Launching the product in Mtsindo Village in Traditional Authority Khongoni at Malembo, Lilongwe district on Wednesday, Bayer Malawi Country Lead Chikondi Ng’ombe said they are aware that the market has crop protection products but they look at the safety of the product, value for money, length of protection and effectiveness of the product.
APSA's collaboration with Plantum began on 26-30 September 2022

APSA’s Special Interest Group for Vegetable and Ornamental Committee, in collaboration with Plantum will be held from the 26th to the 30th of September 2022 in Netherland. The Dutch Seed Industry Study Tour has been designed specifically for participants to exchange practices and knowledge with seed companies in the Netherlands. The program itinerary includes a visit of leading seed production companies and local seed production sites in the Netherlands.
EIC likely to test wheat flour export cargoes for quality

The Centre will soon notify the Export Inspection Council (EIC) as the nodal agency for certification and testing of wheat flour (atta) export consignments. But there could be a delay in the process of clearing the cargoes, while exporters will also have to pay for the certification. The Centre on July 6 issued a notification through the Directorate-General of Foreign Trading (DGFT) stating that the Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) will clear exports of wheat flour from July 12. The notification amended the export policy to provide for the clearance by the IMC in a move interpreted as one to curb flour exports.