Coffee : India Is Now The Seventh-Largest Producer India is now the seventh-largest coffee producer globally with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million in 2020-21. Climatic Conditions for Coffee Cultivation: Temperature: Ideal range is 15°C to 28°C. Rainfall: Requires 150-250 cm of annual rainfall. Soil: Grows best in well-drained, […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Contract Farming
Contract Farming: India has emerged as a major exporter of French Fries, which owes much contract farming through which companies procuring potato directly from growers and deepening farmer engagement. Contract Farming is an agreement between farmers (producers) and buyers in which both agree in advance on the terms and conditions for the production and marketing […]
Fonio Millet
Fonio Millet: Fonio, an ancient West African millet (e.g., Ghana), is known for its resilience to climate shocks, ease of cultivation, and ability to grow in poor soils with minimal water requirements.It is often referred to as a miracle grain due to its adaptability and nutritional value.Fonio is traditionally cultivated by Fulani tribes, the largest […]
National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources: Around 100 tribal persons of Pulicat region will undergo intense training in pearl spot culture, crab fattening clownfish aquaculture being organised by the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources. It was established in December 1983 in Allahabad under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to undertake […]
Eighth Edition Of National Programme For Organic Production (NPOP)
Eighth Edition Of National Programme For Organic Production (NPOP): The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry released the eighth edition of National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). National Programme for Organic Production: Launched in 2001, it is a key government programme that laid the foundation of systematic development of organic agriculture sector in India, through […]
Organic Fisheries Cluster
Organic Fisheries Cluster: Union Minister inaugurated India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim.This initiative, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)A fisheries cluster designed for sustainable and eco-friendly fish farming using organic practices.
Banana Cultivation : Increased
Banana Cultivation : Increased According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India has achieved a tenfold increase in banana exports over the past decade and aims to reach $1 billion in exports within the next five years. Banana is basically a tropical crop and the second most important fruit crop […]
Project VISTAAR
Project VISTAAR: IIT Madras has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to launch Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources).A digital platform designed to enhance agricultural extension services, making critical information and start-up innovations accessible to farmers. Ministry involved: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in collaboration with IIT Madras.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) until 2025-26, allocating ₹69,515 crore. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective is to Provide insurance coverage for crop losses caused by natural […]
Farmers Producer Organisations
Farmers Producer Organisations: The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) recently analyzed challenges faced by India’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and suggested necessary reforms. An FPO is a type of Producer Organisation (PO) formed by farmers. It operates as an organization of the producers, by the producers, and for the producers. The […]
