{
  "id": 6462619,
  "title": "Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed bill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/govt-to-talk-to-farmer-groups-before-proceeding-with-proposed-new",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-09T18:59:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-to-talk-to-farmer-groups-before-proceeding-with-proposed-new-seed-bill/articleshow/133981507.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The government is set to engage with farmer organizations regarding a forthcoming seed bill aimed at curtailing the distribution of counterfeit and low-quality seeds. Anticipated provisions include tougher penalties and enhanced quality control measures, designed to safeguard farmers against potential crop failures and economic setbacks. This consultation constitutes the last opportunity for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}