#Farmers
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GovernanceMonsoon deficit threatens lower rabi crop acreage, warns of yield risksInadequate rainfall and depleted soil moisture may prompt farmers to reduce rabi sowing, risking yields of wheat, pulses, oilseeds.
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MaharashtraMaharashtra sugar mills ramp up early crush ahead of DiwaliA quarter of Maharashtra's sugar mills begin operations this week to ease shortages before Diwali as prices rise 4%.
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BusinessInsurers brace for higher crop insurance claims across three statesDrought conditions in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka may push insurers toward claim caps as states prepare for elevated payouts.
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AgricultureHyFarm Paathshala recognises farmers for sustainable potato farmingDemonstration farms adopt improved practices, engage growers in sustainable potato cultivation.
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BusinessKothari Industrial receives DGCA certification for agricultural spraying droneKothari Industrial's KOAIR-10L hexacopter drone cleared for pesticide and fertiliser application in farming operations.
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KeralaKerala Agricultural University calls for competitive, innovative farming sectorKAU Vice Chancellor highlights youth interest in returning to agriculture and agri-based ventures.
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Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh bans herbicide paraquat dichloride used for green gram ripeningMP agriculture department issues orders against herbicide; action planned against violating companies and dealers.
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GovernanceIndia must link soil health with water management for sustainable farmingExperts argue integrated approach to soil and water management is key to ensuring long-term agricultural productivity and food security.
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GovernanceLow-methane rice cultivation offers path to food and climate securityExperts advocate scaling low-methane rice varieties through collaboration across agricultural value chain to address climate concerns.
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GovernanceMan Arrested for Growing Cannabis Under Cover of Maize CropA man was caught cultivating cannabis secretly beneath a maize plantation for several years before being discovered.
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National PoliticsBook Review: How Technology Sidelined FarmersReview explores how global sugar trade and technology shaped farming, sidelining peasant populations across colonies.
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National PoliticsNew Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram Arrives in Bhubaneswar, To Take Oath SundayBraj Mohan Ram, newly appointed Odisha Governor, arrives in state capital. Will be sworn in on Sunday.
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