The Hans India

The Chief Minister said that organic farming is a sector with a large scope in the state, as the climate and soil are suitable for agriculture. He told them that they can start setting up the farms in Kuppam, and can take the help of a dedicated team from the government that is already working towards developing organic farming. “Subhash Palekar is also working as a consultant to the government, and has practiced Zero Budget Natural Farming extensively”, he mentioned, and encouraged the team to proceed with the formalities.

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Farmers from the across the country are planning a nation-wide stir against the Modi government’s “anti-farmer” policies. Gurnam Singh Charuni, a member of the core committee of the Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh, a 10-month old conglomeration of various farmer groupings, has announced a ‘gherao’ of Delhi on 23 February next year, in protest against the failure of the government to take care of farmers’ livelihoods.

Ajit Samchar

In Malwa region of Punjab which is known as cotton belt cotton crop is reaching cotton markets at fast speed but farmers are upset for getting less less price for their cotton crop. Farmers complain that first they got poor quality cotton seeds, then duplicate pesticides, destruction caused by white fly, untimely rainfall and now less price together had upset them.

The Financial Express

So, it is a loss to our annual income. Farmers leave these animals in cities which lead to environmental hazards. So, we demand removal of these Acts,” he said. Patil said that banning the GM seeds puts restrictions on importing latest seed technologies. Import of seeds or seed technology should be permitted freely. “GM mustard developed by Indian scientists should be approved immediately. Quarantine Laboratories needs to be set up in all the states.

The Financial Express Outlook

India Should Allow import of soyabean and use innovative technologies including GM seeds to boost oilseed output and meet domestic demand, according to a senior official of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The demand for soyabean as food and animal feed is rising in India, said Scott Sindelar, minister counselor, agriculture affairs, USDA

The Financial Express

“GM mustard developed by Indian scientists should be approved immediately. Quarantine Laboratories needs to be set up in all the states. For example, popcorn seeds are restricted and because of this restriction the prices of the seeds and popcorn maize are increasing.