Shivamogga farmers struggle to mend losses after maize crops damaged by fall armyworms
Aug 23, 2020, 09:35 PM ISTMaize crops damaged in Karnataka's Shivamogga due to attack by fall armyworms.
Maize crops damaged in Karnataka's Shivamogga due to attack by fall armyworms.
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur are facing hardships due to lack of rainfall amid monsoon season.
Earlier actor Sonu Sood had promised a family to send them a pair of oxen after a video of the farmer using his daughters to plough fields went viral. Later, he changed his mind for the better. On Sunday, he shared that he will be sending a tractor.
Farmers have started growing pear to increase their income amid coronavirus pandemic. 'Patharnakh' variety of pear has gained popularity in market.
In a media briefing held on June 03, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar informed that the government have made farmer friendly amendments to the Essential Commodities Act.
Farmers in Kanpur banged utensils and drums in an agricultural field as a precautionary measure to ward off locusts.
Six people tested positive for novel coronavirus in UP's Maharajganj and they all had attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi's Nizamuddin.
Newly-harvested onions are selling at Rs 1.50-11a kg in the wholesale markets of Maharashtra and Rs 5-20 in retail. The highest rate is available only for very small quantities which are going for exports.
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