Besides training the farmers under the skill enhancement project 'Poolam Badi', the government established soil testing and vermi compost centres, he said. Releasing a 'fact sheet' on the three-year performance of the Congress government in agriculture sector, the minister also outlined the future plans in horticulture and sericulture besides farm segment. The government is now selecting a group of farmers below 40 years of age with minimum qualification of SSC and confer them with title...

QUALISOY is a collaborative effort within the soybean industry to help market soybeans that contain healthier oils, improve soybean meal, and increase the global competitiveness of the U. The board's principal duties include reviewing and approving insurance policies, plans, and related materials, including modifications. The FCIC board of directors helps manage the federal crop insurance program. The board also can reimburse organizations for their research, development, and maintenance...

Australians will have to accept genetically modified food if the agriculture industry is to continue in an era of climate change, an Adelaide expert says. Prof Tester said he understood current opposition to GM crops because the public could not see any benefit but technological improvements would produce better crops for the future with less stress on the environment. Prof Tester said a current GM study focused on improving the "toughness" genes of plants so they could survive in extended...

One significant problem is that increased demand may lead to deforestation, as has been the case with the production of key biofuel ingredient palm oil in South East Asia. Co-operative Insurance said that, while it supports the use of biofuels, it is concerned about the potential environmental and social dangers if growth continues at its current rate. Biofuels have been heavily supported by governments worldwide, as they move to try to cut reliance on oil along with providing additional...

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