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 […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
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 […]
PM-KUSUM Scheme
PM-KUSUM Scheme: The Union government is looking to showcase the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) programme to several African countries and island nations by using the International Solar Alliance platform. It was launched in 2019 with the objective to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, de-dieselize the […]
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY): The Centre has announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), aiming to boost farm productivity and rural prosperity. The PMDDKY announced in the Union Budget 2025 to make farming easier, modern, and more profitable. It is modeled after the NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts […]
Food Grain Storage In India
Food Grain Storage In India: India has achieved a record foodgrain production of 353.96 million tonnes for 2024-25, as per the Third Advance Estimates. To preserve this surplus, modern storage infrastructure is crucial to minimize post-harvest losses, ensure safe storage, and stabilize prices. The foodgrain storage system in India is a network of facilities and […]
Centre raises MSP for all mandated Rabi crops in 2026‑27 season
Centre raises MSP for all mandated Rabi crops in 2026‑27 season: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant Minimum Support Price (MSP) hike for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2026‑27 marketing season. This decision aims to ensure better returns for farmers and promote crop diversification. Alongside this, a […]
