Agri Subsidy and Need for Reform: In the 2026 Union Budget cycle focus on rationalizing food and fertilizer subsidies—which account for roughly 8.5% of the total budget—by potentially merging them into an augmented PM-Kisan scheme.Agricultural subsidies are financial aids provided by the government to farmers to reduce input costs (fertilizers, power, seeds) or ensure price […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Jamma Bane Lands
Jamma Bane Lands: The Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old system of land records called Jamma Bane lands. The word Jamma means hereditary. The Jamma Bane tenure is a form of land holding prevalent in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is distinctly different from other classes of land holdings […]
Mustard Crop
Mustard Crop: Mustard Crop increasingly susceptible to infestation by Orobanche aegyptiaca. It is a predominantly self-pollinating crop. Common Name: Sarason (Hindi), Rai (Punjabi), Katuku (Tamil), Kaduk (Malayalam), Avalu (Telugu). Crop Season:Rabi season Mustard seeds and its oil is used for culinary purpose. Young leaves are used for vegetable purpose. Its oil cake is used for […]
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Rythanna Meekosam’ to Empower Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Rythanna Meekosam’ to Empower Farmers: The Andhra Pradesh government launched a large-scale initiative titled ‘Rythanna Meekosam’, a farmer-centric programme designed to provide long-term support under a Five-Point Formula. Spearheaded by Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, the program was inaugurated in Krishna district, and will run from November 24 to 29, with workshops scheduled […]
Draft Seeds Bill, 2025
Draft Seeds Bill, 2025: The Government of India has released the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025 for public consultation to overhaul India’s seed regulation framework.It aims to replace the Seeds Act, 1966 and Seeds (Control) Order, 1983 with a modern, farmer-centric and innovation-driven system. A modern legislation to regulate seed quality, protect farmers, and build a […]
Speciality Fertilisers
Speciality Fertilisers: India is bracing for higher fertiliser prices ahead of the crucial Rabi crop season due to China’s suspension of Urea and Speciality Fertiliser exports.Speciality fertilisers are advanced formulations beyond basic NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Sulphur), including water-soluble, slow or controlled-release, and micronutrient-based products that enhance nutrient efficiency and crop-specific performance. Examples: Chelated […]
Agriculture in the Age of Inequality
Agriculture in the Age of Inequality: The article exposes the systemic erosion of India’s farm economy due to corporate capture, predatory commercialization, and decades of neoliberal policies. Over 4,00,000 farmers have died by suicide since 1995; NCRB (2022) reported 11,290 deaths, indicating that over one farmer dies every hour due to indebtedness and market distress. […]
ICRISAT has launched the SMART-CROP project
ICRISAT has launched the SMART-CROP project: A major step has been taken to help small and marginal farmers in India through the launch of the SMART-CROP project — Sustainable Monitoring and Real-time Tracking for Crop Resilience and Optimal Practices. The project aims to use advanced technology to improve farm productivity and protect crops from pests, […]
Kopi Luwak
Kopi Luwak: A recent study revealed that civet-processed Robusta coffee, known as Kopi Luwak, differs significantly from naturally harvested Robusta beans in its fatty acid composition and total fat content, providing new scientific insight into the unique aroma and flavour that make it famous. Kopi Luwak, also known as Civet Coffee, is one of the […]
Food and Agriculture Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization: India and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated 80 years of partnership on World Food Day 2025.It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It is the oldest permanent specialized agency of the UN, established in October […]
