Farmers in Karnataka producing seeds to get freedom from MNCs
1 year, 3 months ago

Farmers in Karnataka producing seeds to get freedom from MNCs

The Hindu  

On an acre of plot at Siddanahundi in T. Narsipur taluk of Mysuru district, Srinivasmurthy S.R. Silent shift towards indigenous varieties These are just two instances of farmers switching to seed production of indigenous crop varieties, be it paddy, vegetables, millets, or pulses. ‘’Apart from promoting indigenous crop varieties, the farmers are also conserving seed diversity. The enthusiasm of the new generation of farmers in conservation of indigenous crop varieties and seeds has spanned a cottage industry in seed production with the emergence of different farmer groups. From cultivating paddy to producing paddy and vegetable seeds that are patent-free, farmers’ efforts are also backed by a growing demand in urban areas for organic agricultural produce.

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GO For Timely Supply Of Quality Seeds To Farmers At Reasonable Price Prevails Over Private Sellers' Right To Carry Business: Karnataka HC
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GO For Timely Supply Of Quality Seeds To Farmers At Reasonable Price Prevails Over Private Sellers' Right To Carry Business: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging a Government Order directing purchase of certified and truthfully labelled seeds only from government agencies. A single judge K V Aravind dismissed the petition filed by M/s Karnataka State Certified Seed Producers Association and others stating, “Having regard to the object and the reasons stated in the Government Order to achieve …

Telangana Seed Corporation Urges Farmers to Buy Seeds Directly from Outlets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Seed Corporation Urges Farmers to Buy Seeds Directly from Outlets

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: The Telangana Seed Development Corporation chairman S. Anvesh Reddy on Saturday appealed to farmers to purchase seeds from the corporation outlets instead of purchasing seeds from private agencies. While making a review along with the agriculture extension officer and Mandal agriculture officer, Anwesh Reddy said it is high time to create demand for the seeds manufactured and supplied by …

5,228 hectares of horticulture crops under water in Andhra's NTR
3 months, 2 weeks ago

5,228 hectares of horticulture crops under water in Andhra's NTR

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Horticulture Director Dr K Srinivasulu assured support for farmers who have lost their crops due to recent heavy rains and floods. Officials noted that 5,228 hectares of horticultural crops in the NTR district had been damaged. Dr Srinivasulu inquired whether horticulture authorities had previously informed farmers about precautions for protecting horticultural crops from heavy rains and floods. NTR District …

AP Governor lauds rapid rise in horticulture production, output
1 year, 7 months ago

AP Governor lauds rapid rise in horticulture production, output

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: India is emerging as an economic superpower and as the food basket of the world and to sustain the ever-expanding population, agriculture and horticulture production will be a major challenge Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer said on Friday. Presiding over the fifth edition of the Dr YSR Horticultural University’s convocation, the governor said horticulture production had surpassed agricultural …

Tamil Nadu announces overseas training programme for 150 farmers
1 year, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu announces overseas training programme for 150 farmers

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu government on March 21 announced an overseas training programme for farmers, through which 150 farmers would be taken to countries such as Israel, Netherland, Thailand, Egypt, Malaysia, Philippines etc. Explaining the reasons for organising the tour, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister M. R. K. Panneerselvam in the Assembly Budget said adoption of high yielding technology had resulted in …

Purchasing centres will remain shut in rabi: Kamalakar
2 years, 10 months ago

Purchasing centres will remain shut in rabi: Kamalakar

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Since the Centre has declared that it will not procure paddy, the state government will not open purchase centres this rabi season, said minister Gangula Kamalakar on Tuesday. Farmers who have an understanding with rice millers and seed companies to purchase their crop can cultivate paddy, but the state government is focusing on alternative crops, he added. Those who …

Paddy farmers suffer as pests attack crop, shift to commercial crops
3 years, 4 months ago

Paddy farmers suffer as pests attack crop, shift to commercial crops

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Paddy farmers in old Adilabad district who suffered huge losses due to pest attack on their crops shifted to commercial crops like cotton and soya during kharif season. Many paddy farmers cultivated the fine paddy variety Telangana Sona Masuri promoted by the state government in Khanapur, Kadam and Nirmal areas. Many paddy farmers shifted to commercial crops like cotton …

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