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Agriculture and agro industries remain crucial to India's growing economy. Agriculture and allied sectors contribute nearly 22 per cent of GDP, while about 65-70 per cent of the population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood.
Thirty years ago, India saw a landmark "green revolution" that led to the introduction of new technologies and the high-yield variety of seeds, resulting in higher productivity and a dramatic improvement in the living standards of a large number of farmers.

This Time for Africa: Africa calling Indian farmers

Bangalore, Aug 11 (PTI) "Tsamina eh eh Waka waka eh eh Tsamina mina... This time for Africa" � and so it is going by the huge opportunities in the farming sector that are being thrown open to Indian farmers by the governments in Africa.

Spa culture catching on big way in India

By Ranjana Narayan

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Feeling washed out with the running around all week? Why not step into your neighbourhood beauty salon for some rejuvenating spa treatment. Yes, beauty salons are now turning into 'spalons' to dish out not just the regular hair cuts and facials but also aroma therapy, soothing massages, easy yoga and maybe even some fat reduction thrown in.

Energy high on India-Myanmar talks agenda

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) With India's growing stake in neighbouring Myanmar's gas fields, energy security will be high on the agenda of talks when Myanmar ruler General Than Shwe meets with the Indian leadership here Tuesday.

Spain's Borges looks at olive plantations in India

News Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Spanish food major Borges Thursday said it is aiming to set up olive plantations in India, following the setting up of its 100 percent subsidiary here and the launch of its range of healthy oils and even microwave popcorn.

US hails Indian police officer as anti-trafficking hero

By Arun Kumar

Washington, June 15 (IANS) Sattaru Umapathi, a police officer from India's southern state Andhra Pradesh who has led numerous operations across India to rescue victims of human trafficking, has been hailed as a hero by the US state department.

Advances in agriculture help environment

Washington, June 15 (IANS) Advances in high-yield agriculture have prevented the equivalent of 590 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from escaping into the air, say two Stanford University Earth scientists.

Restoring traditional farming methods to meet food security

By Anjali Ojha

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Maharashtra's Korku tribe stores grain with dried neem leaves, while the Konda Savara tribe of Andhra Pradesh has an irrigation system where water is diverted through pipes made of banana trunks. These are some examples of local wisdom sustaining agriculture, which will now be backed by a specialised UN agency.

India submits plan on energy subsidy cuts to G-20

Utpal Bhaskar & Sanjiv Shankaran, Mint

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India last month submitted to the Group of 20 (G-20) a detailed plan to phase out inefficient energy subsidies, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Some juicy news from India

By Vishal Gulati

Shimla, April 25 (IANS) Here's some sweet and juicy news - cherry growers in Himachal Pradesh, India's northern state, are expecting a bumper crop of the fruit this season owing to favourable weather. Total production is set to touch a record 900 tonnes.

India, US and China consider joint strategic crude oil response

Utpal Bhaskar, Mint

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) To protect themselves against disruptions in crude oil supplies, India, Japan, China, South Korea and the US will meet in June in Seoul to work on a joint response mechanism based on their combined strategic crude oil reserves. The five nations together account for 44% of global demand.