1. CIIE opens applications for India’s first agri accelerator. Start-ups in sustainable agriculture areas like precision farming; supply chain tech; soil, weather and water tech; and internet-based products for agriculture can apply.
2. With Greenpeace India reeling after a government-led block to its funding, the number of state governments that have voiced their approval for field trials of genetically-modified crops has grown to eight—a notable success for the new government.
3. The Centre has asked the West Bengal state labour department to settle the minimum wages issue at tea gardens at the earliest.
4. Dal prices are going to shoot up and the increase in prices is going to pinch the common man for the next few months, till fresh produce reaches the markets.
5. Over the past four months, three countries have opened their doors to Indian mangoes, but the higher price and increase in freight costs are proving to be hurdles for exporters. Also, the lack of availability of ‘export-quality’ fruit, due to the recent unseasonal rains, is compounding their woes.
6. The Mango Grower Association of India has estimated the overall mango exports from India at around 25,000-30,000 tonnes. The main destinations are UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Kuwait, Qatar, Bangladesh and Nepal.
7. Cotton exports from India slow down on big drop in demand from China.
2. With Greenpeace India reeling after a government-led block to its funding, the number of state governments that have voiced their approval for field trials of genetically-modified crops has grown to eight—a notable success for the new government.
3. The Centre has asked the West Bengal state labour department to settle the minimum wages issue at tea gardens at the earliest.
4. Dal prices are going to shoot up and the increase in prices is going to pinch the common man for the next few months, till fresh produce reaches the markets.
5. Over the past four months, three countries have opened their doors to Indian mangoes, but the higher price and increase in freight costs are proving to be hurdles for exporters. Also, the lack of availability of ‘export-quality’ fruit, due to the recent unseasonal rains, is compounding their woes.
6. The Mango Grower Association of India has estimated the overall mango exports from India at around 25,000-30,000 tonnes. The main destinations are UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Kuwait, Qatar, Bangladesh and Nepal.
7. Cotton exports from India slow down on big drop in demand from China.
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