Emu farming spreads wings in Himachal
August 6th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 6 (IANS) It is a poultry bird that does not fly but ensures a steady income. Now a second emu-rearing farm has come up in Himachal ... Read more...
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Nuclear technology will aid people, farms and factories: BARC director (Interview)
July 19th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), India's premier nuclear research organisation, will propagate the societal benefits of nuclear technology in agriculture, health and industry while completing ... Read more...
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Haryana to subsidise farming centres
April 19th, 2011 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 18 (IANS) The Haryana government will give additional subsidy to farmers who set up centres of excellence in farming in the state, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced ... Read more...
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Peace returns to “Phatikcherra,” once a hotbed of militancy in Tripura
May 5th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki DasAgartala, May 3 (ANI): Peace is gradually returning to many areas of northeast through government efforts and better linkages between the region and other parts of the country.Phatikcherra, in ... Read more...
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Innovative farming in Punjab
January 18th, 2010 - 9:25 pm ICT by ANI
Chandigarh, Jan 16(ANI): Punjab, known for its agricultural productions and a vibrant culture, is today the leader of innovative farming, for which the credit goes to its progressive farmers.Progressive farmers are ... Read more...
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Banana farming gaining popularity in Punjab
November 16th, 2009 - 9:23 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, Nov 16(ANI): Diversification is the buzzword for progressive farmers in Punjab, and banana farming, which started in 2006, is now emerging as a `viable' and alternate form of farming ... Read more...
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Farmers in Himachal Pradesh turn to kiwi cultivation
January 13th, 2009 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) Fruit growers in Himachal Pradesh are increasingly taking to commercial cultivation of the exotic kiwi fruit. Horticulture experts say it's a good step towards crop diversification and fetching ... Read more...
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Agronomists in Himachal Pradesh impart training to apple growers
January 11th, 2009 - 10:28 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant Chauhan
Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur), Jan.11 (ANI): Scientists of the Agriculture University of Himachal Pradesh and officials of the Kinnaur District administration have organized several workshops for apple growers and owners ... Read more...
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Radio Pakistan can’t digest seeing prosperous Indian Sikh farmers
November 14th, 2007 - 3:04 am ICT by admin
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