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Unprecedented Pest Infestation Devastates Paddy Crops in Assam

November 23, 2023

Continuous warm temperatures in Assam have been identified as a key factor behind a severe pest infestation that has wreaked havoc on approximately 28,000 hectares of paddy crops across at least 15 districts. The affected crops, on the verge of ..

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ICRA Forecasts Sequential Moderation in India’s GDP Growth to 7% in Q2 FY2024

November 22, 2023

ICRA, the rating agency, predicts a sequential moderation in India’s GDP growth to 7% in the July-September 2023 quarter, down from 7.8% in Q1 FY2024. Despite the moderation, the second-quarter expansion is expected to surpass the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) ..

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Climate Risks for Women in Agri-Food Systems: Hotspot Map Highlights Vulnerability

November 20, 2023

A new hotspot map, developed by an international team of researchers, reveals that women engaged in agri-food systems in Africa and Asia, including India, face the highest climate risks. The map, ranking 87 countries based on climate change threats to ..

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Maharashtra’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project Faces Funding Disparities and Sustainability Concerns

November 15, 2023

Since 2018, Maharashtra has initiated a pioneering project known as the Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (pocra), aimed at helping farmers transition to climate change-resilient practices. This ambitious endeavor, implemented in 16 out of the state’s 36 districts, is touted ..

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Active vs. Passive Funds: Insights into Mutual Fund Flows in Q2

November 15, 2023

During the July-September quarter (Q2), active equity funds took the spotlight, attracting significant attention from mutual fund investors. According to a study conducted by Motilal Oswal AMC, active equity funds experienced robust net inflows of approximately Rs 74,000 crore. Fund ..

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Is India Importing GM Foods Unchecked?

November 13, 2023

Right to Information requests found India’s FSSAI lacks data on whether imported produce contains unauthorized GM varieties. It also has no recent test summaries, despite import growth. Only One Approved GM Food Crop India has approved just one GM food ..

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Demand for Baler Machines

November 11, 2023

With the Supreme Court addressing the issue of farm fires, Punjab has seen a growing demand for a machine that can help manage stubble off-site, known as ex situ stubble management. Baler Machines: A Decade of Service ‘Baler’ machines have ..

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Pusa-2090 Offers Hope to Punjab Farmers

November 9, 2023

In recent times, the issue of stubble burning in Punjab, India, has drawn significant attention due to its severe environmental impact. While farmers resort to burning crop residue to prepare fields for the next wheat crop, this practice contributes to ..

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