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Farmers unions to march to Raj Bhavans across country on Saturday
Farmer unions will take out marches to Raj Bhavans across the country on Saturday to mark two years since they launched their agitation against three farm laws of the Centre that have since been scrapped. The marches will also register the farmers' protest against non-fulfilment of various promises by the government, farmer leaders said on Friday. Farmer leaders claimed that the government had given to them in writing that it would hold a discussion and bring a law for minimum support price (MSP) of crops, but nothing has been done so far. Thousands of farmers, particularly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, protested at the borders of the national capital for over a year demanding the repeal of the three farm laws. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced repealing the three laws in November. The protest was called off subsequently. "They gave us in writing and agreed to our many demands but nothing has been done. The government has proved it is a traitor who has cheat
 "Farmers unions to march to Raj Bhavans across country on Saturday")
India's wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices
Farmers have also increased acreage under rapeseed, the key winter-sown oilseed, to 7.1 million hectares as of Nov. 25
 "India's wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices")
Scientists say GM mustard production can start from this rabi itself
An official clarification made later says approval has come from GEAC, which is authorised to do so, and not from MoEF
 "Scientists say GM mustard production can start from this rabi itself")
Sowing hope: Nearly 54% jump in early wheat planting, shows data
However, this year, traders and market sources are hopeful that there could be a 10-15 per cent rise in wheat acreage
 "Sowing hope: Nearly 54% jump in early wheat planting, shows data")
Yielding little results, does govt need to review PM-AASHA scheme?
Yielding little results, does govt need to review PM-AASHA scheme?
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How genome sequencing could open several prospects for pomegranate farmers
The sequencing, the result of six years of hard work, has unlocked several mysteries about pomegranates which are sometimes called 'wonder-fruits' due to their immense nutritional value
 "How genome sequencing could open several prospects for pomegranate farmers")
Crop protection firms may face headwinds due to extreme weather conditions
Despite the price hikes, margins continued to be under pressure in the quarter
 "Crop protection firms may face headwinds due to extreme weather conditions")
Kharif acreage nears last year's level, except for paddy and pulses
The Centre has clamped export curbs on several paddy varieties as it feels that total production might drop by 10-12 million tonnes due to delayed sowing.
 "Kharif acreage nears last year's level, except for paddy and pulses")
Paddy acreage deficit goes down from 15% to 6% in a span of 14 days
The saving grace is that unlike wheat, rice stocks in the central pool are much higher than required
 "Paddy acreage deficit goes down from 15% to 6% in a span of 14 days")
Statsguru: Why wheat production has been a cause for concern in India
Wheat production declined by 2.5 per cent compared to last year-its lowest level in three years
 "Statsguru: Why wheat production has been a cause for concern in India")
Ahead of MSP panel meet, farmers seek representation in policy making
They also want legal Guarantee of MSP linked to District-wise Area Production Plan
 "Ahead of MSP panel meet, farmers seek representation in policy making")
India at 75: A journey from growing more food to smartly growing it
Unless policies are pursued to address all the problems facing Indian agriculture holistically, the sector would find it difficult to meet the challenges of a new India
Centre likely to allow 1.2 MT additional sugar exports this season
Sugar production in the current year now estimated at more than 36 MT, against expectation of 35 MT
 "Centre likely to allow 1.2 MT additional sugar exports this season")
Pink bollworm threatens cotton crop again even as options to fight it taper
Pink bollworm can inflict locule damage to the extent of 55% and can reduces seed cotton yield by up to 90%. It impacts the lint quality primarily
 "Pink bollworm threatens cotton crop again even as options to fight it taper")
PM KISAN: How to register under the scheme to receive the 12th installment
To use the scheme's benefits, a family must own cultivable land, the records of which must be available with the state authorities
 "PM KISAN: How to register under the scheme to receive the 12th installment")
Farmers' average income grew 1.3-1.7x between FY18 and FY22, says SBI study
Adds that farm loan waivers benefitted just 50% of farmers since 2014; MSP has been instrumental in boosting incomes
Centre wants to create framework for PPP in farm sector: Agriculture Secy
Manoj Sinha said work on the framework is ongoing, private players are encouraged to share their inputs
 "Centre wants to create framework for PPP in farm sector: Agriculture Secy")
Kharif sowing picks up as rains revive, cotton and pulses gain most
Official data showed that among major kharif crops, acreage of pulses was almost 7 per cent more than last year
Irdai trims solvency margin for crop insurers; to unlock Rs 1,400 cr funds
Irdai expects that the effect of the relaxation will be positive on the industry as it will free up the capital, which can be utilised for underwriting more business
 "Irdai trims solvency margin for crop insurers; to unlock Rs 1,400 cr funds")
Foodgrain production up 25%, oilseeds 42% in last six years: Govt
Commodities such as wheat, rice, soya meal, raw cotton, fresh vegetable, and processed vegetables etc. have registered most positive growths, the presentation data showed
 "Foodgrain production up 25%, oilseeds 42% in last six years: Govt")
