#Agriculture
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National PoliticsDrought and failed crops trigger farmer suicides in two daysTwo farmers end their lives amid severe drought, crop failure, and mounting debts in separate incidents.
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HaryanaHaryana FPO exports frozen food to Canada, opens new market for farmersHaryana's Aterna Foods Producer Company ships 24 tonnes of frozen vegetables and samosas to Canada, marking FPO's push into international markets.
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Jammu & KashmirKashmir farmers report improved paddy harvest after years of crop lossesRice growers in Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Ganderbal districts report better output this season.
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AgricultureAI and technology can transform Indian farming, boost rural livelihoodsExperts say smart agriculture powered by AI and data can help farmers make better decisions and improve productivity.
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BusinessWhy India's cold storages need collateral managementExperts highlight need for structured trade finance to support agricultural preservation infrastructure
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AgricultureBBA graduate turns failed wheat crops into ₹1 crore vegetable businessA commerce graduate shifted from wheat farming to high-value vegetable cultivation after two crop failures, generating ₹1 crore annually.
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GovernanceElectric tractors gain traction in India through real-world pilot projectsReal-world pilot data suggests electric tractors are becoming viable in India, with implications for agricultural policy.
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AgricultureExperts push for expanded cocoa cultivation to achieve self-relianceAgricultural experts call for wider area under cocoa farming and quality planting material to reduce India's import dependence.
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BusinessCorteva spins off seed business, focuses on crop protectionCorteva Agriscience to separate seed division, concentrate on crop protection products with 12 new actives planned over decade.
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Jammu & KashmirKashmir saffron farms struggle as heat stress, dry spell threaten cropProlonged dry conditions and heat stress are affecting saffron cultivation in Kashmir, prompting farmers to adopt irrigation measures.
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BusinessDhanuka Agritech launches fungicide to combat rice blast diseaseDhanuka Agritech has introduced a new fungicide product targeting rice blast, a major disease affecting paddy cultivation.
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RajasthanStakeholders launch regenerative mustard farming initiative in RajasthanIndustry bodies and NGOs join to promote sustainable mustard cultivation through 'Sarson Sankalp' programme.
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