AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
FARM CREDIT
AP seeks 7-year interest-free moratorium on crop loan dues
THE Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, today appealed to the bankers to consider announcing a moratorium on crop loan dues for a period of seven years without charging any interest during the period, since mere rescheduling of crops ...
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CULTIVATION
UK co to encourage jatropha farming in wastelands
"Cultivation of jatropha in wastelands will to a large extent relieve the unemployment problem in rural pockets."
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AQUACULTURE
Ban on deep-sea fishing in Karnataka
MANGALORE: The Department of Fisheries has banned deep-sea fishing by mechanised boats from June 10 to August 15 along the Karnataka coast. A press release by the Deputy Director of Fisheries, Mr Suresh Kumar Ullal, said here on Monday ...
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INSIGHT
National Commission on Farmers — Another chance to save agriculture
Yet another National Commission on Farmers. While it is heartening that the new dispensation at the Centre is serious about reviving the farm sector, it will take more than intentions to see the farmer getting a fair deal. Whether it is a firm stan d on transgenics or hard bargaining at the WTO, political resolve and a steely stance will be vital, says K. P. Prabhakaran Nair.
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RUBBER
World rubber meet on June 17
WORLD Rubber Congress 2004, a two-day event that brings together rubber growers, traders, users and other stakeholders of the rubber industry, will begin here on June 17. "We expect 300 to 350 participants for the event. Foreign delegates would ...
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Rubber prices continue to rise
Sheet rubber RSS 4 closed at Rs 61 a kg against Rs 60.50 on Saturday. The covering groups and purchase agents procured the extremely thin arrivals offering the highest rate after eight years. Traders were expecting sheet rubber to touch Rs 65 ...
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SUGAR
Changes in sugar sale quota in the offing — Extension in June FSQ likely
THE Government is set to extend the validity period of the 15 lakh tonne free sale quota (FSQ) sugar released to mills during the current month for an additional 15 days till July 15. The move is part of the `package' for the sugar industry that ...
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BIO-TECH & GENETICS
An Indian farmer bats for new technology
MR M.S. Shankarikoppa, a 74-year old from Adur village in Haveri district of Karnataka, is a farmer of modest means but with progressive ideas. He is one of the growing number of farmers starting to benefit from planting genetically-modified ...
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AGRICULTURAL POLICY
AP Govt may float bonds to fund irrigation projects
THE Andhra Pradesh Government, which announced a two-pronged strategy to complete irrigation projects in the State, is planning to ride on low interest regime and attractive financial instruments to fund them. Disclosing this to reporters here ...
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WTO
Ministers meet on WTO farm pact
THE Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr Kamal Nath, on Monday held a detailed meeting with the Union Minister of Agriculture, Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Mr Sharad Pawar, on the ongoing negotiating ...
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