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Corruption Scandal Witness Reveals Surprising Requests for Stem Cell Remedy and Sound System – Jakarta Trial Replace

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com May 15, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Jakarta –

The prosecutor of the Corruption Eradication Fee (KPK) introduced Bambang Pamuji who was the Secretary of the Director Normal of Meals Crops on the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan), as a witness within the follow-up trial of the case of satisfaction and hatred by the a former Minister who was accused. Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL). Bambang mentioned there was a request to pay for stem cell remedy for SYL’s baby, Indira Chunda Thita, price IDR 200 million.

“For stem cell funds, it is as much as IDR 200 million, you understand?” he requested the prosecutor in the course of the trial on the Jakarta Corruption Courtroom, Wednesday (15/5/2024).

“So far as I do know, sir, it’s from Mrs. Thita,” replied Bambang.

Thita, who’s SYL’s daughter, can also be a member of the DPR RI NasDem group. Bambang mentioned that the request to pay for stem cells price IDR 200 million was submitted by SYL’s former supporter, Panji.

“Mrs Thita too, why this, why these stem cells, Ms Thita? What are stem cells? Who did you ask for this?” mentioned the prosecutor.

“If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Panji,” replied Bambang.

At this trial, Bambang introduced one other request for Thita’s pursuits. The request was associated to the acquisition of a sound system price IDR 21 million.

Bambang initially mentioned that the Ministry of Agriculture spent Rp. Thita was as soon as referred to as by the KPK as a witness.

“(Witness) there’s a sound at quantity 11, November 16, Rp. 21 million sound. Can the witness clarify why this cash?” requested the prosecutor.

“There’s a invoice to purchase sound, sir. So there’s a invoice to purchase sound, a sound system,” replied Bambang.

“Who purchased?” requested the prosecutor.

“If I’m not mistaken, Miss Thita, sir,” replied Bambang.

“Mrs. Thita, who is that this?” requested the prosecutor.

“Mrs. Thita is Mr. SYL’s daughter, sir,” replied Bambang.

The prosecutor then requested who requested for the cash. Bambang mentioned the request for Thita’s sound system was submitted by SYL’s former supporter, Panji.

“Go on to Mrs. Thita’s account? Later, we are going to see the supporting proof instantly, okay? The place did you get the account from?” requested the prosecutor.

“If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Panji,” replied Bambang.

“Then who requested to purchase a sound for Miss Thita?” requested the prosecutor.

“Pak Panji too,” replied Bambang.

SYL is thought to have been charged with extortion and extortion price IDR 44.5 billion. He was charged together with two of his subordinates, specifically the non-functioning Normal Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi and the non-functioning Director of the Ministry of Agriculture M Hatta. Kasdi and Hatta had been tried in separate case recordsdata.

(mib/azh)

2024-05-15 18:00:05

#revealed #Ministry #Agriculture #paid #baby #SYL #member #DPR #Stem #Cell

May 15, 2024 0 comments

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Organic farming: benefits for the farmer, the consumer and nature

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com May 9, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

One of the benefits of support for organic farms is that society receives better quality food, and people’s health is improved. (Photo from the archive of “Santarvė” editorial staff)

Until June 21 applications are accepted under the Lithuanian Agricultural and Rural Development 2023-2027. strategic plan (SP) intervention measure “Ecological farming. Continuity responsibilities of organic farming”. They are accepted together with applications for support for agricultural land and other areas and farm animals.

Support for organic farms

“In order to make it easier for farmers, this year SP support measures for organic farms were combined – the ecological systems “Organic farming (fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs and spices)” and “Transition to organic farming” were transferred to the rural development measure “Organic farming . Continuing Commitments of Organic Farming”, identifying two activities: “Transition to Organic Farming”, aimed at promoting the transition from conventional to organic farming practices, and “Organic Farming”, aimed at supporting those already engaged in organic farming, ‒ the innovation of this call is presented by the Ministry of Agriculture of the European Union Affairs and Jurgita Čeponienė, chief specialist of the Department of Payments for Areas of the support policy department. ‒ So in 2024 Areas transitioning to organic production and organic production will be declared and compensatory payments paid under one SP support measure.

Applications for support can be submitted by natural and legal persons who meet the requirements of an active farmer, set out in the rules for the administration and control of the application and direct payments for support for agricultural land and other areas and farm animals. The area eligible for support must be at least 1 ha, consisting of fields of at least 0.1 ha. It should be noted that the area that exceeds the limit of 300 ha will be supported by 85%.

J. Čeponienė reminds that the rural development measures “Ecological farming. In the implementation rules of “Continuing Obligations of Organic Farming”, the number of certified farm animals kept for those declaring certified perennial grasses has been changed from at least 0.3 SG per ha to 0.1 SG per ha. With the area declared under this rural development measure, there is an opportunity to additionally participate in two more ecological systems: “Use of certified seed”, “Replacement of arable land with meadows, their maintenance and care”. Also, the amounts of ecological compensation payments in 2024. increases by about 15-16 percent.

Compensatory payments are determined according to activities

Support helps farms

“Many of the country’s organic farms operate at a loss, so compensation payments save them from bankruptcy,” says Saulius Daniulis, deputy chairman of the Association of Lithuanian Organic Farms, who is developing an organic grain farm. ‒ When declaring crop areas, I will definitely fill out an application for support under the rural development measure “Ecological farming. Continuity responsibilities of organic farming”. However, this support is beneficial not only to the farmer, but also to society as a whole.”

According to him, support for organic farms promotes sustainable development and efficient use of natural resources such as water, soil and air. Contributes to halting the loss of biodiversity and increasing it. Improves public needs related to food and health. Therefore, it is very important not only to support existing organic farms, but also to encourage the country’s farmers to abandon chemical farms.

According to the data of the National Payment Agency, in 2023 according to the rural development measure “Ecological farming. 2,093 applications were submitted for “Continuing Commitments of Organic Farming”. It should be mentioned that last year, organic farms also submitted applications according to the ecological systems intended for them (“Transition to organic farming” – 1061 applications, “Organic farming (fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs and spices)” – 658 applications).

for No. 2024/12

#Organic #farming #benefits #farmer #consumer #nature
– 2024-05-09 07:22:43

May 9, 2024 0 comments

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Investment support for agricultural holdings helps to modernize farms

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com April 18, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

The support gave the young farmers Evalds and Eimante Laucevičiaus the opportunity to farm smartly – they bought modern equipment. (Photo from personal archive.)

From April 2 to May 31 applications are accepted for investment support under the Lithuanian Agricultural and Rural Development 2023-2027. strategic plan (SP) intervention measure “Investments in agricultural holdings” (for grants and loans).

The aim of the intervention measure is to support the modernization of agricultural holdings, increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, promoting the creation of agricultural products with greater added value, introducing innovations, new technologies, promoting sustainable production of agricultural products and digitizing it.

The benefit of the support is a modernizing farm

Support for investments is one of the most significant and popular supports during all periods of its provision. National Paying Agencies (NMA) in 2024 March 29 according to data, according to the Lithuanian Rural Development 2014-2020 program (KPP 2014-2020) measures “Investments in material assets” activity area “Support for investments in agricultural holdings” submitted 10,963 applications, of which 6,968 were allocated almost 695 million. euros.

“In 2022 I submitted an application under the RDP 2014-2020. activity area “Support for investments in agricultural holdings”. The total value of the project is 137 thousand. euros, and the intensity of the support is 70%, because when evaluating the project, additional points were given as a young farmer”, – Eimantė Laucevičienė, who develops breeding sheep farming in the Šiauliai district, emphasizes the attention to support for young farmers. Together with her husband Evald, she raises Suffolk sheep.

Farmers allocated the largest part of the support to building infrastructure. “We have established Avidė in the cowshed of Ketūnai Manor, built in 1928. The building was in need of repair, so we renovated it using the support. We also repaired the nearby former manor stable, built in the same year, which we had not used until then. Thus, by using the support, we not only improved the sheep keeping conditions, but also expanded their keeping area and now we can increase the herd, – the benefits of the support are reviewed by the farmers. – During the implementation of this project, we also purchased an automatic sheep feeder and other equipment that allows for smart enough farming.”

Features of this invitation

The possibilities provided by the SP intervention measure “Investments in agricultural holdings” are actively used. November 6 – December 29 159 applications were submitted.

During the call, which runs until May 31, applications for support can be submitted by both farmers and legal entities who have registered a farmer’s farm and holding in their own name, engaged in agricultural activities and/or processing of agricultural products produced and/or grown on the holding , including primary production and placing on the market. Support is provided to dairy and meat cattle breeding and other animal breeding, plant breeding, horticulture, berry growing and horticulture sectors.

Supported activities:

* Production of agricultural products, including production of agricultural products by a recognized agricultural cooperative in the holdings of its members.

* Processing of agricultural products produced and/or grown on the agricultural holding, including primary processing, and supply to the market or processing of agricultural products produced or grown by a recognized agricultural cooperative only from its members on their holdings and sale of food and non-food products produced from them .

The maximum support for the project cannot exceed EUR 500,000 when a non-refundable grant is provided, and EUR 700,000 when a non-refundable grant and soft loan are provided.

Support intensity – no more than 50 percent. of all eligible costs. For young farmers applying for support within a period of five years from the date of their establishment under this intervention measure for the first time, the intensity of support can be increased by 20 percentage points.

Eligible expenses

When the support is provided as an investment support (non-refundable grant), it can be used to purchase new agricultural machinery, equipment, technological equipment, computer and software. It is possible to buy new vehicles of category N (only milk trucks, trucks for transporting farm animals, vehicles with a temperature regime), new unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), which are assigned to a special category and whose maximum take-off weight exceeds 25 kg. The purchase of perennial plants and their planting works are financed (by contract).

The funds can be used for the activities envisaged in the project in the agricultural sector for the new construction, reconstruction, capital or simple repair of necessary buildings and/or structures, only in the case when the elements of the solar energy light power plant are installed on the roof of the existing (completed construction) building, for new to purchase building materials.

When the support is provided in the form of a soft loan, the funds can be used for investments in tangible assets necessary to carry out activities in the agricultural sector, in intangible and biological assets, to replenish working capital.

for No. 2024/09

#Investment #support #agricultural #holdings #helps #modernize #farms
– 2024-04-18 05:40:47

April 18, 2024 0 comments

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The declaration of agricultural land and crops will begin on May 2. – what can be done right now?

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com April 17, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

From April 15 farmers can electronically draw the boundaries of the fields to be declared in the Application Acceptance Information System (PPIS) and start filling out applications for the declaration of agricultural land and crops, which will be approved as soon as the official approval of the European Commission regarding the development of agriculture and rural areas in Lithuania 2023-2027 is received m. strategic plan changes.

Remote farmer consultations will also be held every Thursday. The first one will take place this Thursday, April 18, at 8 a.m.You can join the meeting here.

Declaring agricultural land and crops is one of the most important processes in agriculture, so farmers and state institutions are actively preparing for it.

Specialists of the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Payment Agency, and the Agricultural Data Center of VĮ will advise farmers on the issues of good agricultural and environmental conditions, requirements for managing agricultural activities, and rules for direct payments. The remote connection link will be published on the website of the Ministry of Education and Social Media as the event approaches.

Those who have questions related to the declaration of crops can also send them by e-mail. by post tiesiogines@zum.lt.

The National Payment Agency has published a special information newspaper, which is published on the NMA and ŽŪM websites, and will be distributed free of charge in precincts. In the newspaper, farmers can find the most up-to-date information on direct payments and support under other programs related to land and livestock. It also provides detailed advice to farmers on what to pay attention to in order to avoid sanctions, introduces the field monitoring system, the inspection schedule and other 2024 regulations. relevant information. We invite you to read the newspaper here.

This year, the declaration of agricultural land and other areas will take place from May 2. until June 21 Late applications will be available until July 1.

The start of the declaration of agricultural land and other areas has been postponed two weeks later – to May 2, because the EC has not received the formal 2023-2027 Lithuanian Agriculture and Rural Development. approval of strategic plan change.

Changes in the strategic plan were made to create more favorable conditions for farmers. One of them is related to the recalculation of the reference size of perennial meadows and pastures (with this change, the reference area is planned to be reduced by as much as 82 thousand ha in 2018).

The change of the strategic plan is informally coordinated with the EC, all changes are integrated into the approved rules for declaring agricultural land and other areas.

Information from the Ministry of Agriculture

#declaration #agricultural #land #crops
– 2024-04-17 06:44:48

April 17, 2024 0 comments

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Crop insurance is encouraged by premium reimbursement

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com April 11, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Gedas Špakauskas, a farmer in the Pakruoj district, was convinced that insurance helped him maintain the viability of his farm. (Photo from the interviewer’s personal archive)

Farmers are encouraged to apply risk management measures by compensating part of the premium paid for crop insurance. Applications for this support, provided under the Lithuanian Agriculture and Development 2023-2027 strategic plan (SP) intervention measures “Crop, plant and animal insurance” activity area “Crop and plant insurance premium compensation” are accepted from March 1. until June 30 in the administrations of the municipalities where the applicant’s agricultural holding is registered.

Felt the benefits of insurance

“I started banning crops not so long ago. This year will be only the third season, but last year, when the fields were devastated by a huge hailstorm, I felt the benefits of insurance. About 40 percent I hadn’t harvested the crops yet. In some fields, the elements destroyed about 90 percent of the fields. crops grown in them. The insurance protected the farm from huge losses, as the payments received almost covered the amount that I would have received for a successful harvest, Gedas Špakauskas, a farmer in the Pakruoj district, shares his experience. – Previously, I did not insure crops, but the increasing frequency of natural disasters, from which farmers suffer here and there, changed my approach to insurance – there are no guarantees that they will not enter your fields next time. Crop insurance in a changing climate is very beneficial for farmers, especially those with financial obligations.”

According to the VH Lietuva branch of the German mutual insurance fund “Vereinigte Hagel”, only in 2023 The storm and hail that broke out at the beginning of August caused more than 10 million losses to Lithuanian farmers who had insured their crops. EUR losses. More than 28 thousand were damaged. ha of crops. Due to last year’s summer drought, out of 9.6 thousand ha of insured crops, the owners of about half of them applied to the aforementioned insurance company for damage assessment.

All residents, business entities and operators of the institution, who have suffered damage due to a crisis or emergency situation, can apply for state support in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. According to the established procedure, state support cannot exceed half of the amount of the damage, if insurers offered property insurance services on the market against the damage for which state support is requested, but these services were not used, before the day the damage occurred. Therefore, it is important for agricultural entities to manage risks themselves and to insure crops with the support of SP.

Insurance is encouraged by compensation

According to farmer G. Špakauskas, compensation of part of the insurance premium also encourages crop insurance. “Insurance is not a source of income, but a risk management tool that helps to preserve the viability of the farm and protect against large losses. However, if crop insurance premiums were not reimbursed, it might be more difficult to decide to insure crops, especially as premiums increase. Last year I paid about 6 thousand for crop insurance. euros, this year the contribution will reach about 8 thousand. However, when part of the premium is compensated, crop insurance against the possible consequences of natural disasters no longer seems like a big financial burden,” says the interviewee.

According to the activity area of the SP intervention measure “Crop and plant insurance premium compensation”, support is provided for crops and/or plants owned by the owner on the date of entry into force of the insurance contract and declared in the current year.

The amount of support is calculated based on the highest rates of insurance premiums per 1 ha of declared area according to plant types and insured risks.

Up to 70% is compensated. paid insurance premium amounts.

in 2024 more than 2.271 million was allocated for the application period. EUR support funds.

Supported activities and potential applicants

This SP intervention measure support is provided to applicants, in any selected insurance company against drought (drought during the vegetation period of plants in accordance with the order of the Minister of the Environment) and/or those insured against the risk of frost for supported cultivated crops and/or plants, the cultivation of which is paid according to the procedure established in the Direct Payments Rules direct payments, compensating part of the insurance premium paid by the farmer.

Part of the insurance premiums is compensated for natural and legal persons engaged in agricultural activities that meet the requirements of an active farmer, and who have registered the holding in their own name. This support is not provided to persons who are subject to bankruptcy proceedings or whose activities are being liquidated.

An insurance contract is considered valid if it provides for the coverage of losses when more than 20 percent is destroyed due to drought and/or freezing. farmer’s average annual production.

The application for support is submitted before incurring the costs of paying insurance premiums to the insurance company.

for No. 2024/08

#Crop #insurance #encouraged #premium #reimbursement
– 2024-04-11 06:30:54

April 11, 2024 0 comments

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Ministry of Agriculture launches 10 mobile outlets selling table eggs at reduced prices of 140 pounds per carton to ease burden on citizens

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com April 7, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation launched 10 mobile outlets to sell table eggs at a price of 140 pounds per carton, as part of the Ministry’s contribution to the plan to reduce high prices and reduce prices, in implementation of the directives of Mr. Al-Quseir, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.

Dr. Tariq Soliman, Head of the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector, said that a mobile convoy of 10 cars loaded with quantities of table eggs was launched to be offered to citizens at a price of 140 pounds per carton, in order to contribute to reducing the burden on citizens.

Silman pointed out that these outlets were directed to roam popular and remote areas, as well as public squares and places where citizens gather, to make it easier for them, pointing out that quantities of table eggs at the same prices were also pumped into the Ministry of Agriculture outlets, as well as the “The Best of Our Farms” exhibition for our people at the site of protected crops in Dokki. .

In a related context, Saeed Saleh, advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for follow-up and coordinator of outlets, confirmed the continued influx of citizens to the “The Best of Our Farms for Our People” exhibition, which the ministry organizes under the slogan “In Love of Egypt We Meet,” at the site of protected crops in Dokki, emphasizing the citizens’ praise of the Minister of Agriculture’s decision to continue the exhibition until after Eid. The blessed Eid al-Fitr, where more commodities and food products are pumped for sale at reduced prices, to lift the burden off their shoulders, as these commodities include meat, poultry, dairy products and their products, table eggs, legumes, fish, vegetables and fruits.

2024-04-07 14:43:00
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April 7, 2024 0 comments

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