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First decade since Independence with over 4 pc agri growth, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Indian agriculture grew more than 4 percent per year in the past decade. He emphasized that many small farmers have improved their economic situation significantly during this time. The government invested heavily in supporting farmers, especially in fertilizer subsidies, to reduce their input costs.…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

Jimmy Carter's family sells 2,500 acres of Georgia farmland for conservation

For Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President some of life's most meaningful moments unfolded far from presidential offices, diplomatic meetings and the demands of public life. They were found among the pine trees, fields and wooded trails of his family's farmland in Plains, Georgia, where he grew up, worked alongside…

The Times of India · 8h ago

The CTS Deadline Is Near: Millions in Peru Could Face Tighter Withdrawal Limits Starting in 2027

Peru's private-sector workers can withdraw 100% of their CTS through December 31, 2026. From January 2027, withdrawals will generally be capped at 50%, except for certified cancer or terminal illness cases.

Latin Times · 17h ago

London pet owners instructed to keep captive birds inside over avian flu risk

People who keep poultry and other types of birds must ensure they are kept inside from now on

Evening Standard · Nov 11

What Happens if You Plant Popcorn Kernels From the Grocery Store?

A bag of popcorn kernels costs only a few dollars, but could those same kernels grow into actual corn plants? It’s an intriguing experiment for gardeners who enjoy turning ordinary grocery items into something unexpected. Popcorn isn’t a manufactured food or a special substance that appears only after processing. It’s…

Frugal Gardening · Nov 11

Award-winning young farmer arrested for smuggling drugs hidden in bananas

Dhanesh Nair won Kerala state’s Best Young Farmer award in 2022

The Independent UK · Nov 11

Bird flu fears prompt orders for farmers to keep poultry inside in England and Scotland

Increased risk of devastating strain means restrictions imposed for second year in a row on those keeping birds

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11

Mother Dairy raises milk prices by Rs 2-4 per litre, effective Thursday

Mother Dairy has raised milk prices by Rs 2-4 per litre from November 12, citing higher procurement costs. The hike affects several milk variants in Delhi-NCR, with full cream milk now costing Rs 76 per litre and toned milk Rs 62. The company last increased prices in May 2026.

The Economic Times · Nov 11

Amazon villagers kill chicken-stealing anacondas; scientists suggest safer coops

Amazon villagers living along Brazil’s Lower Amazon say green anacondas are increasingly becoming a threat to their poultry, entering chicken coops and swallowing birds. A study based on interviews with residents of five riverside communities in Pará has examined how these encounters shape people’s attitudes towards the giant snakes. Researchers…

The Times of India · Nov 10

Avian flu prevention zone announced for whole of Scotland

Since October 21, nine of the 65 dead wild birds in Great Britain have tested positive for avian influenza.

Evening Standard · Nov 10