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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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"Focus On Hiking Productivity": Agriculture Minister On 100 Days Of Modi 3.0
As the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre completed 100 days on Tuesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said its focus has been on enhancing farm productivity to ensure that farmers get the best possible returns.
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Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister
The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today.
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Union Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman Allocates ₹ 1.50 Lakh Crore To Agriculture, Slashes Food Subsidies
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹ 1.50 lakh crore for agriculture, emphasising climate resilience and natural farming while reducing food and fertiliser subsidies.
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"Special Role Of Our Friendship": PM Modi Thanks Putin For Fertilizer Supply
India increased its imports of Russian grain and grain products 22 fold, well above other major importers, in the 2023/24 agricultural season, according to data released during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow.
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Israel-Hamas War Could Cause Hike In Oil Price: World Bank
The war between Israel and Hamas could trigger price shocks for raw materials such as oil and agriculture products if the conflict escalates across the Middle East, the World Bank warned in a report Monday.
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US Welcomes India's Move Of Reducing Tariffs On Agricultural Product
The United States has welcomed the recent Indian move to reduce tariffs on several American agricultural products.
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Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess
The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent agri cess with effect from Friday.
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Amazon Signs Agreement With ICAR to Help Farmers Enrolled Under Kisan Store
Amazon India on Friday signed an agreement with the government's premier agri-research body ICAR to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help them achieve optimum yield and income. Under the MoU, Amazon and ICAR will collaborate to extend the latest and most precise agriculture practice that h...
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India Needs To Raise Maize Output To 44-45 Million Tonnes In 5 Years: Union Agriculture Secretary
The Centre today said the country's maize output needs to be increased to 44-45 million tonnes in the next five years amid growing demand for the grain for ethanol production and poultry industry.
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Wheat Output May Set New Record Of Over 112 Lakh Tonnes In 2022-23: Centre
Wheat production had declined to 106.84 million tonnes due to heat wave in key growing states in 2021-22 crop year, as per the agriculture ministry data.
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Global Food Waste in 2022: 5 Points To Know
Global food waste is a multifaceted problem that originates in agricultural production and goes all the way to garbage. Along with poverty, a slowing economy, conflict, and natural disasters, food loss is one of the main causes of hunger worldwide.
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IIM Nagpur Trains More Than 300 Orange Producers On Innovative Agriculture Practices
Key horticulture experts and progressive orange growers provided guidance to the farmers on innovative ways to increase productivity, climate change, handling biotic stress, technology adaption and implementation.
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To Avert Food Crisis, Russian Crops Must Move "Unimpeded": UN Chief
Russian fertilisers and agricultural products must be able to reach world markets "unimpeded" or a global food crisis could strike as early as next year, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Saturday.
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Omega Seiki Partners With Agri Junction to Deploy 10,000 Electric Vehicles to Cater to Rural Market Demand
Omega Seiki and Agri Junction have partnered to deploy over 10,000 electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in rural markets, the company Faridabad-headquartered company announced on Friday. As part of the tie up, Omega Seiki will be deploying Rage+ range and Stream along with specialised new product line-up such as e-two-wheeler Mopedo, Stream Cit...
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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"Focus On Hiking Productivity": Agriculture Minister On 100 Days Of Modi 3.0
As the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre completed 100 days on Tuesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said its focus has been on enhancing farm productivity to ensure that farmers get the best possible returns.
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Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister
The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today.
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Union Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman Allocates ₹ 1.50 Lakh Crore To Agriculture, Slashes Food Subsidies
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹ 1.50 lakh crore for agriculture, emphasising climate resilience and natural farming while reducing food and fertiliser subsidies.
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"Special Role Of Our Friendship": PM Modi Thanks Putin For Fertilizer Supply
India increased its imports of Russian grain and grain products 22 fold, well above other major importers, in the 2023/24 agricultural season, according to data released during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow.
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Israel-Hamas War Could Cause Hike In Oil Price: World Bank
The war between Israel and Hamas could trigger price shocks for raw materials such as oil and agriculture products if the conflict escalates across the Middle East, the World Bank warned in a report Monday.
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US Welcomes India's Move Of Reducing Tariffs On Agricultural Product
The United States has welcomed the recent Indian move to reduce tariffs on several American agricultural products.
-
Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess
The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent agri cess with effect from Friday.
-
Amazon Signs Agreement With ICAR to Help Farmers Enrolled Under Kisan Store
Amazon India on Friday signed an agreement with the government's premier agri-research body ICAR to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help them achieve optimum yield and income. Under the MoU, Amazon and ICAR will collaborate to extend the latest and most precise agriculture practice that h...
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India Needs To Raise Maize Output To 44-45 Million Tonnes In 5 Years: Union Agriculture Secretary
The Centre today said the country's maize output needs to be increased to 44-45 million tonnes in the next five years amid growing demand for the grain for ethanol production and poultry industry.
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Wheat Output May Set New Record Of Over 112 Lakh Tonnes In 2022-23: Centre
Wheat production had declined to 106.84 million tonnes due to heat wave in key growing states in 2021-22 crop year, as per the agriculture ministry data.
-
Global Food Waste in 2022: 5 Points To Know
Global food waste is a multifaceted problem that originates in agricultural production and goes all the way to garbage. Along with poverty, a slowing economy, conflict, and natural disasters, food loss is one of the main causes of hunger worldwide.
-
IIM Nagpur Trains More Than 300 Orange Producers On Innovative Agriculture Practices
Key horticulture experts and progressive orange growers provided guidance to the farmers on innovative ways to increase productivity, climate change, handling biotic stress, technology adaption and implementation.
-
To Avert Food Crisis, Russian Crops Must Move "Unimpeded": UN Chief
Russian fertilisers and agricultural products must be able to reach world markets "unimpeded" or a global food crisis could strike as early as next year, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Saturday.
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Omega Seiki Partners With Agri Junction to Deploy 10,000 Electric Vehicles to Cater to Rural Market Demand
Omega Seiki and Agri Junction have partnered to deploy over 10,000 electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in rural markets, the company Faridabad-headquartered company announced on Friday. As part of the tie up, Omega Seiki will be deploying Rage+ range and Stream along with specialised new product line-up such as e-two-wheeler Mopedo, Stream Cit...
