International & National Days related to Agriculture & Rural

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International Day of Rural Woman – 15 October Every year 15 October is celebrated as International day of Rural Woman. The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on 15 October 2008. This new international day, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007, recognizes “the critical role and … Read more

Views of Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump on Renewable Energy / Solar Power

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Hillary Clinton’s views on Renewable ( Solar, Wind ) Energy Create good-paying jobs by making the United States the clean energy superpower of the 21st century. Set national goals to have 500 million solar panels installed; generate enough renewable energy to power every home in America; cut energy waste in homes, schools, and hospitals by … Read more

Top USA Presidential Candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump on Rural Policy and Agriculture

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46 million rural residents make up nearly 15 percent of America’s population, and rural America provides the foundation for the entire country’s economic success. As the America’s next presidential election nears, here we will try to highlight what some of the top contenders for next presidents post has to offer for farmers and rural communities of America. … Read more

Agriculture & India’s Income Tax : Part 2 – Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )

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If you have already read “Agriculture & India’s Income Tax : Part 1 – Meaning of “agricultural income” continue with this post. Question: I am a Farmer / an agriculturist. Is my income taxable ? Answer: As per section10(1), agricultural income earned by the taxpayer in India is exempt from tax. Agricultural income is defined … Read more

Agriculture & India’s Income Tax : Part 1 – Meaning of “agricultural income”

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The definition of “Agriculture Income” has been defined in “Section – 2 (1A), Income-tax Act, 1961-2015” .. this definition as per act is as follow, (1A) 1“agricultural income”2 means—     (a)  any rent or revenue derived from land which is situated in India and is used for agricultural purposes;     (b)  any income derived … Read more

International Environment Film Festivals – Part 3 – USA

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Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival, Gainesville, FL The goal of this four-day Festival is to raise awareness about environmental issues that affect our community and each one of us.Visit website cinemaverde.org for this years film festival dates & schedule. Wildlife Conservation Film Festival ( WCFF ), New York, NY The WCFF is a grass roots, volunteer … Read more