National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture: The Government has set a target of bringing 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation over the five-year period from 2025-26 to 2029 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture was launched in 2014-15 under the framework of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Amazon–TGRA Deal for Sustainable Rice Farming
Amazon–TGRA Deal for Sustainable Rice Farming: Amazon has entered into a long-term carbon credit offtake agreement with The Good Rice Alliance(TGRA) to support sustainable rice farming and methane reduction in India. The Good Rice Alliance is a private sector-led initiative backed by Bayer, GenZero and Shell, representing one of India’s first and largest agricultural carbon […]
Agri-photovoltaics (agriPV)
Agri-photovoltaics (agriPV): In the 2026-27 Budget, the outlay for the PM-KUSUM scheme nearly doubled to ₹5,000 crore, with the government considering a National Agri-photovoltaics Mission to achieve 10 GW of capacity.This move positions Agri-photovoltaics (agriPV) as a primary solution to India’s land-use conflict between food security and the 300 GW solar target for 2030.AgriPV is […]
Bharat-VISTAAR : Union Budget 2026
Bharat-VISTAAR : Union Budget 2026 The Union Finance Minister proposed Bharat VISTAAR tool for agriculture sector. ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) is a multilingual AI tool. It shall integrate the AgriStack portals and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. It will enhance farm productivity, will lead to better farmer decision […]
Agri Subsidy and Need for Reform
Agri Subsidy and Need for Reform: In the 2026 Union Budget cycle focus on rationalizing food and fertilizer subsidies—which account for roughly 8.5% of the total budget—by potentially merging them into an augmented PM-Kisan scheme.Agricultural subsidies are financial aids provided by the government to farmers to reduce input costs (fertilizers, power, seeds) or ensure price […]
Jamma Bane Lands
Jamma Bane Lands: The Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old system of land records called Jamma Bane lands. The word Jamma means hereditary. The Jamma Bane tenure is a form of land holding prevalent in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is distinctly different from other classes of land holdings […]
Mustard Crop
Mustard Crop: Mustard Crop increasingly susceptible to infestation by Orobanche aegyptiaca. It is a predominantly self-pollinating crop. Common Name: Sarason (Hindi), Rai (Punjabi), Katuku (Tamil), Kaduk (Malayalam), Avalu (Telugu). Crop Season:Rabi season Mustard seeds and its oil is used for culinary purpose. Young leaves are used for vegetable purpose. Its oil cake is used for […]
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Rythanna Meekosam’ to Empower Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Rythanna Meekosam’ to Empower Farmers: The Andhra Pradesh government launched a large-scale initiative titled ‘Rythanna Meekosam’, a farmer-centric programme designed to provide long-term support under a Five-Point Formula. Spearheaded by Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, the program was inaugurated in Krishna district, and will run from November 24 to 29, with workshops scheduled […]
Draft Seeds Bill, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
