1. With various innovative techniques, farmers in Jharkhand have transformed their lives and some of them have even managed to double their yield. From incorporating Sustainable Integrated Farming Systems to learning to prepare vermi-compost at home.
2. A.P. Agriculture Minister Pulla Rao presents and exculsive Rs. 14,184 cr. agriculture budget for 2015-16, which also includes Rs. 3000 cr for power subsidy to farmers.
3. MaHyCo (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company), growing between 12-15 per cent per annum plans to expand in Africa and South East Asia.
4. A.P. Government is keen on spending Rs 300 crore for solid-waste management and bio-fuel production.
5. A campaign is set to be launched on March 16 in India to allow golden rice for tackling Vitamin A deficiency in children.
6. Poor demand in India, hits sales of microwave ovens. Sales by volume have fallen sharply in the last three years by 10 to 15%.
7. As an alternate to it's Cigar's business ITC is now using its agri-sourcing capabilities and hotels to build a strong portfolio in beverages based on the B-Natural brand, which it has just re-launched.
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