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Jejuri farmers are using a mix of country liquor and pesticides to rejuvenate crops

Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 11:26 in News | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

There’s been a bottle-breaking scientific discovery in a sleepy little village near Pune. And there’s no fancy scientist or big pharmaceutical company behind it. ... (Continue reading)

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Phursungi farmers oppose against DSK SEZ

Written on 19 Nov, 2009 at 11:27 in News | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

The state government may have given its formal approval to the DS Kulkarni multi-services special economic zone (SEZ) spread across 250 acres in Phursungi, but the next stage of approvals may take some time as local farmers have opposed it.... (Continue reading)

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Flower arrangements, a new way of earning for farmers

Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 11:57 in News | viewed times and users have made 3 comments so far

Till now Aruna Shelke has been packing fresh vegetables and making around Rs 150 a day. Soon she will start decorating the premises of IT companies in Hinjewadi and earn thrice as much.... (Continue reading)

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Farmers protest as onion price dips

Written on 6 Oct, 2009 at 11:14 in News | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Onion growers refused to allow trading of onions at the Gultekdi market on Monday for over three hours. ... (Continue reading)

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Avsari Khurd village farmers decide to form SEZ after Chakan airport

Written on 1 Sep, 2009 at 11:42 in News | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

It might not be before 2011 that the farmers of Avsari Khurd village, some 40 kms from Pune city, will have their own Special Economic Zone (SEZ).... (Continue reading)

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Interest-free loans for self-help groups, farmers

Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 11:44 in Info Guide | viewed times and users have made 1 comment so far

Indian Express: To promote the concept of self-help groups (SHG), District Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday announced loans at zero per cent interest rate for SHGs who would want to avail loans up to Rs 2 lakh. He also... (Continue reading)

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Farmers to send its first consignment of vegetables to Europe by October

Written on 27 Jul, 2009 at 14:36 in News | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Indian Express: By October, a farmers’ collective based outside Pune city expects to send its first consignment of exotic vegetables to Europe.... (Continue reading)

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Farmers supply vegetables directly to the housing societies

Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 12:37 in News | viewed times and users have made 4 comments so far

Indian Express: On Wednesdays and Sundays, at least four residential societies in the city get fresh, off-the-farm vegetables delivered at their doorstep directly by farmers.... (Continue reading)

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Agriculture department launches a SMS service to the farmers

Written on 14 Jul, 2009 at 12:47 in News | viewed times and users have made 3 comments so far

Times of India: The state agriculture department is in the final stage of launching a message service to the farmers in the state.... (Continue reading)

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Computer training programme for farmers of Chakan Phase IV

Written on 10 Jul, 2009 at 12:08 in Info Guide | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Indian Express: The farmers of Nigoje village, some 50 kms by Chakan, who had turned entrepreneurs with a farmers’ company last year have a new reason to cheer.... (Continue reading)

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