11 Crore Farmer IDs Under Digital Agriculture Mission: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare achieved the target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission, five months ahead of the 31st March 2027 deadline. The target was completed on 23rd October 2026, with over 6 crore farmers already receiving benefits through […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
What is Agrivoltaics?
What is Agrivoltaics? Operationalising just 10% of the agricultural land deemed suitable for agrivoltaics in India could generate enough electricity to meet the country’s projected power demand for 2050, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said recently. Agrivoltaics, also known as Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV), agrisolar, or dual-use solar, is the practice of utilizing the […]
Agri Welfare Portal
Agri Welfare Portal: The Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister launched the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal. Agri Welfare Portal aims to provide farmers across the country with direct, easy access to government schemes, financial assistance and reliable agricultural information on their mobile phones. Key Features of Agri Welfare Portal: Scheme access: It brings information on […]
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India: The recurring issue of stubble burning in North India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, has renewed concerns over deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, highlighting the need to address the economic, technological and policy factors driving the practice.Stubble burning persists because of the paddy-wheat cropping cycle, groundwater conservation restrictions, […]
10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026
10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026: The 10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026 was held in New Delhi (October 13–14), emphasising India’s transition from production-centric agriculture to market-oriented agri-food value chains. 10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026: A national-level agricultural convention bringing together students, scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and farmers to promote innovation, agricultural education, entrepreneurship, and farmer-centric development. […]
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana : In News
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: In News The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) completed its first year marking a year of focused district-level action. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana was launched in 2025 to support farmers. The objective of the scheme is to: Enhance agricultural productivity Increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural […]
India’s Bamboo Economy
India’s Bamboo Economy: Bamboo has gained attention as a sustainable livelihood resource due to its growing role in rural entrepreneurship, handicrafts, construction and green industries. Bamboo has traditionally supported rural and tribal livelihoods through handicrafts, construction and small-scale enterprises. It has diverse applications ranging from traditional crafts and food products to furniture and modern construction […]
Per Drop More Crop
Per Drop More Crop: The Government highlighted the progress of Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), a micro-irrigation scheme aimed at improving water use efficiency and agricultural productivity through efficient irrigation practices. As of July 2026, PDMC has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation coverage, with DBT-based financial assistance and digital implementation improving transparency, farmer […]
Integrated Fertilizer Management System
Integrated Fertilizer Management System: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase with the introduction of a series of digital initiatives. It is the digital platform for fertilizer management in India. It is developed and technically supported by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for […]
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture: Regenerative agriculture is gradually reshaping the future of Indian farming. Regenerative Agriculture is a holistic farming approach centred on restoring soil health and enhancing biodiversity. It focuses not merely on sustaining existing farming conditions, but on actively restoring soil health, improving biodiversity and strengthening farms against climate-related stresses. It is based on the […]
