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Panel set up to hike fruit, vegetable production in UP
11Feb 2011
 In a bid to boost the food processing sector in Uttar Pradesh, directorate of horticulture, on Thursday, set up a 14-member consultation committee to offer advice on ways to develop fruit and vegetable production in the state. The 14-member panel, which will meet for consultation purposes at least two times in a year, will comprise Prof RB Singh, former director, Indian Council of Agriculture Research, a nominated official representing Agricultural and Processed Foods Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)and a nominated person from the union Ministry of Food Processing Industries. |
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Rice exporters demand export lift from north varieties of rice
11Feb 2011
Rice exporters today demanded that the government allow exports of premium varieties of non-basmati rice grown in north such as ''Sugandha'' and ''Sharbati'' on the lines of the decision taken with regard to South Indian varieties yesterday.
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Malaysian Florists have to import flowers to meet rising demand
11Feb 2011
 There is an acute shortage of locally-produced flowers to meet the rising de¬¬mand for Valentine’s Day, said suppliers. For instance, local farmers have difficulty planting roses, a popular flower for the romantics. “Roses are not highly in demand during normal periods. |
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Agriculture Ministry working towards cluster-based farming
11Feb 2011
 Nabard on board for the plan to be introduced in rain-fed, hilly areas. Concerned over low agricultural growth rate and low levels of farm income, the Union agricultural ministry is working towards a plan to introduce cluster-based farming in the country. |
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Netherlands : Export of fresh fruit and vegetables up to 2.1 billion kilos |
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Dhaka seeks int'l help to ensure food security |
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In 2010, Russia exported 11.85 million tonnes of wheat and meslin |
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Guarseed gains on extended buying |
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Chile exported record volumes of fruit 2009/10 |
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Egypt buys significant amounts of U.S. products |
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Philippines to import less rice than recommended |
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France wheat exports up 32 pct in 1st half 2010/11 |
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