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Why in news? The United Planters Association of South India (UPASI) has urged the government to immediately interv...

Why in news? Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Tea has got a European Union Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag). Th...

Why in news? The Budget has proposed to enhance the productivity of extra-long staple (ELS) cotton through public-...

Why in news? Pink bollworm (PBW) infestation is seen spelling trouble for cotton growers in the Northern States of...

About Brown Cotton: Brown Cotton, is an indigenous variety of desi cotton that is recognised for it’s natura...

Why in news? MP from Barrackpore constituency in West Bengal has met the Textile Minister to apprise him about iss...

Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has approved reservation norms for mandatory use of jute i...

Why in news? A New high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean called MACS 1407 has been launched. Ab...

Why in news? The Department of Science and Technology (DST), is  looking at extending cultivation of Saffron to s...