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2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD)

2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD): The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), a global leader in agricultural research has launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). This initiative is spearheaded by Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and International […]

Mission Arun Himveer

Mission Arun Himveer: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has launched Mission Arun Himveer to enhance market linkages for local agricultural and horticultural producers. In a significant move, the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), North East Frontier, in the presence of Chief Minister […]

Urad And Tur Imports : Increased

Urad And Tur Imports : Increased The Indian government reported a significant increase in Urad imports from Brazil, reaching over 22,000 metric tonnes. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs highlighted Brazil’s potential as a major supplier of Urad and Tur for India, benefiting from different cropping seasons that align with India’s crop demands. Urad: Scientific name: […]

First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25

First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has recently announced the First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25, revealing a record-breaking output in foodgrains and oilseeds. The report reflects the government’s growing use of technology and stakeholder input in agricultural […]

Agrivoltaic Farming

Agrivoltaic farming: The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded in New Delhi, highlighting sustainable energy and agrivoltaic farming a practice that combines agriculture with solar energy generation on the same land. Agrivoltaic farming is the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation, allowing crops to grow beneath solar panels. […]