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USDA Proposes Livestock Tracking System

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed a new, mandatory system Tuesday for tracking cattle, poultry and other farm animals to pinpoint the origin of diseases that can spread through herds and halt exports. Ranchers and farmers under the rules would be required to affix a unique identification number to animals transferred between states or tribal .....

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More than 60 pesticides banned in other countries in use in India

Many pesticides which have been banned or severely restricted in some countries are in use in Kerala and other States. Kerala banned the use of 15 pesticides in May this year. However, about a dozen pesticides which were either banned or severely restricted in other countries continue to be used in Kerala, C. Jayakumar of Thanal (an advocacy organisation campaigning against pesticides) told .....

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Over 84,000 Crores Invested in Food Processing Sector in India

As per the competitiveness report of the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, there are 25, 367 registered food processing units in the country whose total invested capital is Rs. 84,094 crores. From 2007-08, the receipt of applications, their appraisal, calculation of grant eligibility as well as disbursement of funds have been completely decentralized. Under the new .....

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Cold Chain Infrastructure for Processing of Fruits & Vegetables

In order to minimize wastage of fruit and vegetables, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI) is encouraging setting up of cold chain facilities. The Ministry has a Plan Scheme for Cold Chain, Value Addition and Preservation Infrastructure during the 11th Plan to provide financial assistance to project proposals received from public / private organizations for cold chain infrastructure .....