17-February-2023: Unique Model For Drought-Tolerant Fruit Crops, Argentina’s Drought, Two New Pig Breeds, PMFAI-SML Annual Awards 2023
17 February 2023
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Horticultural College Develops Unique Model For Drought-Tolerant Fruit Crops In Tamil Nadu
Senthil Kumar, Joint Director (Agriculture), and Arumugam, Deputy Director (Horticulture), highlighted the effective transfer of technologies, adoption, and government schemes available to dryland farmers. The Horticultural College and Research Institute (HC&RI) in Periyakulam, Theni district, has created a one-of-a-kind 'IHCS model for drylands' on a 2.5-acre plot with drought-tolerant fruit crops like jamun, manila tamarind, wood apple, and fig.
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Argentina’s Drought Hits Economy Hard, Farmers in Trouble
According to a paper released on Thursday by scientists, Argentina's extremely high temperatures linked to climate change have made the country's record drought, which has affected its agricultural regions since last year, worse. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) has said that while climate change does not reduce rainfall directly, it creates extremely high temperatures which decreases water availability and exacerbates existing droughts.
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BAU Registers Two New Pig Breeds under ICAR
On Thursday, two new pig breeds - Barsa and Purnea have been registered and received certificates for the same by ICAR. These certificates went to Birsa Agricultural University for their new pig breeds. On Thursday, two new pig breeds - Barsa and Purnea were registered and received certificates for the same by ICAR. These certificates went to Birsa Agricultural University for their new pig breeds.
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PMFAI-SML Annual Awards 2023 Honors Agro-Chem Companies for Their Brilliant Work
The Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) is hosting the 17th International Crop-Science Conference & Expo, which began yesterday in Dubai, UAE. The Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) is organising the event, which is supported by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals. It is a significant occasion for individuals who are directly or indirectly associated with agri-chemicals industry.
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Odisha to Establish 1000 New Cold Storage Facilities in the State
Naveen Patnaik, Odisha CM emphasized the use of the latest technology in the field of agriculture for better outcomes. Speaking at the Krushi Odisha 2023 event in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment Department Secretary Arabinda Padhee stated that up to 1,000 cold storage facilities would be built in Odisha to improve the state's agricultural infrastructure.
On the news
17 February 2023
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Jugaadu Kamlesh To Launch Cost-Effective Pesticide Sprayer for Farmers
Jugaadu Kamlesh is now making the pesticide trolley spray more cost-friendly for farmers after receiving…
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Centre to Increase Sugar Export Quota in March, says Food Secretary
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Old vs New ITR Forms! Know About All the Latest Changes Here
This year, the CBDT has released tax return forms for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 well…
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Eggs Shortage to Continue in the UK
One of the perennial problems the sector faces is that swings in the size of…
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Coromandel Set to Take Technology Leap in Agriculture
Coromandel has been conducting extensive field studies on product efficacy, biosafety and toxicity for Nano…
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GBPUAT Recruitment 2023: Attend Walk-in-Interview for Teaching Posts; Eligibility and Salary Details Inside
GBPUAT is looking for competent candidates for the recruitment of teaching positions. Those interested can…
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7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees to Get Another DA Hike Soon
7th Pay Commission: According to sources, the decision might be made shortly in the Union…
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How to Treat and Prevent your Crops from Fusarium Wilt?
Just like human beings, plants are also susceptible to a variety of air-borne, water-borne, and…
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Unknown Health Benefits of Banana Peels
The banana peel is the outer cover of the banana fruit. Usually, people throw away…
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9 Vegetables and Fruits That Can Be Grown in Wet Soils
A lot of plants suffer from fungal diseases and stunted growth in wet soggy soil…
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Government Launches New Initiatives to Boost Tourism Sector
The Ministry of Tourism will be organizing the first Global Tourism Investors' Summit from May…
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Indian Origin Neal Mohan Appointed as New YouTube CEO
In an email to YouTube employees, Susan Wojcicki (ex YouTube CEO) wrote, “After nearly twenty-five…
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Kerala’s Kulathoor Village Yields Bumper Ginger Harvest with the Help of ‘Inji Gramam’ Scheme
Panchayat president, Sudharjunan G said, "We launched the ‘Inji Gramam’ project in March 2022 under…
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Farmers in Karnataka Destroy Cabbage Fields as Price Falls to Rs. 1 per kg
On Thursday, farmers from the Karnataka’s Kadoli village protested inside the Belagavi DC's office due…
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Horticultural College Develops Unique Model For Drought-Tolerant Fruit Crops In Tamil Nadu
Senthil Kumar, Joint Director (Agriculture), and Arumugam, Deputy Director (Horticulture), highlighted the effective transfer of…
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In a Heartwarming Incident, UK Journalist Befriends TN Flower Seller! Video Goes Viral
The video is winning hearts all over the internet. Several social media users praised the…
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ICSI CS Result 2022: Professional, Executive Dec Results Date and Time Announced
ICSI has announced the date and time for CS Professional, Executive December 2022 results. Details…
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Argentina’s Drought Hits Economy Hard, Farmers in Trouble
"The worsening drought has created a disaster in Argentina,” said Cristian Russo who heads the…
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ICAR Recruitment 2023: Walk-in-Interview for Business Manager; Check Date, Venue & Time
Qualified individuals should submit an advanced application along with their resume, permanent address, email and…
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Enrich Agriculture & Animal Husbandry Sectors by Identifying Indigenous Livestock Breeds: Tomar
Agriculture Minister said that these indigenous breeds are unique, which also shows the vastness of…
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PMFAI-SML Annual Awards 2023 Honors Agro-Chem Companies for Their Brilliant Work
The Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) is hosting the 17th International Crop-Science…
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BAU Registers Two New Pig Breeds under ICAR
On Thursday, two new pig breeds - Barsa and Purnea have been registered and received…
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Odisha to Establish 1000 New Cold Storage Facilities in the State
Naveen Patnaik, Odisha CM emphasized the use of the latest technology in the field of…
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SBI Changes Fixed Deposit (FD) Interest Rates, Introduces New 400 days Tenure Scheme; Details Inside
After increasing its fixed deposit (FD) rates by 25 bps, SBI has announced a new…
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"Increasing Farm Productivity is Essential to Ensure Food Security & Maintain National Security": NSA Doval
Observing that China produces more food grains than India despite having less cultivable land, National…
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Ministry of Culture to Host 1st G20 Culture Group Meet in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
The Ministry of Culture is hosting the first G20 Culture Group (CWG) meeting in Khajuraho,…
