What are Traditional Seeds? Traditional seed varieties are declining due to market preferences for hybrid crops, threatening biodiversity and climate resilience.Traditional seeds, also called indigenous, heirloom, or desi seeds, are native crop varieties that have been naturally cultivated, saved, and exchanged by farmers over generations. Unlike hybrid or genetically modified (GM) seeds, they are open-pollinated, […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Hybrid Paddy Seeds : Banned
Hybrid Paddy Seeds : Banned Punjab government has banned the sale of hybrid paddy seeds ahead of the 2025 Kharif season.The decision follows rice millers’ refusal to accept hybrid rice due to low milling efficiency and broken grain output.Hybrid paddy is a crossbred rice variety developed from two different parent lines to increase yield, water […]
Farm Mechanization
Farm Mechanization: India’s farm mechanisation journey, once dominated by tractors, is now witnessing a transformative shift. The focus is moving toward smart machinery, automation, and precision tools to meet modern agricultural demands. Farm Mechanization involves using machines like harvesters and modern implements to improve productivity, enhance efficiency, and reduce dependence on manual labour in farming […]
Nano Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP
Nano Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP): Parliamentary Committee Warns Against Underfunding of Fertilizer Subsidy Schemes. Nano DAP is a liquid nano-fertilizer developed to improve nutrient absorption and enhance plant growth. It was launched by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) in 2023. It contains 8% Nitrogen and 16% Phosphorus by volume. Unlike conventional DAP, which is granular, […]
Cassava
Cassava: Indigenous farming has preserved cassava’s genetic diversity and earned the title of the ‘bread of the tropics’ for feeding nearly a billion people. Cassava (Yuca or Manioc) is a starchy root vegetable and the source of tapioca (a starch used in bakery products, paper, and adhesive industries). It is native to South America and […]
Soil Fertility Mapping
Soil Fertility Mapping: The Soil & Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) has generated digital soil fertility maps for 351 villages across 34 districts in Maharashtra using geospatial techniques.This initiative, under the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme, aims to enhance soil productivity and optimize fertilizer use.Soil Fertility Mapping is a scientific method of assessing and […]
Advancing Small-Scale Fisheries
Advancing Small-Scale Fisheries: India has taken over the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh reinforcing its commitment to the blue economy. India aims to improve livelihoods, sustainability, and economic development of the Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF). It is a regional fisheries body supporting SSF in the Bay of Bengal. Members include […]
APEDA : In News
APEDA : In News The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with AgroStar and Kay Bee Exports, successfully completed India’s first-ever commercial trial shipments of premium Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates, respectively, to Australia via sea. APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products […]
Fishery Survey of India
Fishery Survey of India: A deep-sea fishing expedition by the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) recently revealed several highly productive, potentially untouched fishing grounds in the Arabian Sea. The FSI, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is the nodal fishery institute in India. Primary Responsibility: Survey and assessment of fishery resources in […]
Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton
Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton: Union Finance Minister announced a five-year mission to boost the productivity and sustainability of Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton farming in India during the Union Budget 2025-26.ELS cotton refers to cotton varieties with fibre lengths of 30 mm and above, known for their superior quality, softness, and durability. Primarily derived from the […]
