Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday announced that the state will implement a policy to stop the practice of “fertiliser linking”, modelled after the recent decision taken by the Uttar Pradesh government. The announcement came during a high-level meeting held today to address the grievances of the Maharashtra Fertilisers, Pesticides, Seeds Dealers Association.Following the Minister’s positive assurances, discussions regarding the withd…
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Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) In a bid to empower farmers and ensure the availability of high-quality seeds, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday announced that the state will soon enact its own Seed Act. The proposed legislation will legally protect farmers, allowing them to store, use, exchange, and sell their own seeds (without using a branded name).The Act will also ensure farmers receive immediate compensation if crop failure occurs due to defective seeds, he stated….