Di-Ammonium Phosphate : Shortage A shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), a key fertiliser required at the time of sowing, is undermining crop production prospects for the current rabi season. DAP sales in India during April-September 2024 dropped to 45.72 lakh tonnes, a 27.2% decline from 62.83 lakh tonnes in 2023, signalling reduced availability for farmers […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Weed-Induced Crop Losses
Weed-Induced Crop Losses: According to a study by the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), weeds are causing Rs 92000 crore (USD 11 billion) worth of loss in crop productivity each year. The report highlights the need for technology-led weed control strategies to mitigate this growing problem.
National Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II Announced for St James’s Park
National Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II Announced for St James’s Park: The British government has announced plans to erect a national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II in St James’s Park, London. This site was chosen due to its historical significance and its close connection to the late monarch, who passed away on September 8, 2022, […]
Digital Agriculture Mission : In News
Digital Agriculture Mission : In News The Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore. Digital Agriculture Mission is conceived as an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture initiatives, such as creating Digital […]
Kisan Ki Baat
Kisan Ki Baat: The government is set to launch ‘Kisan Ki Baat’, a monthly radio programme aimed at bringing scientific knowledge to farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on August 15.
Grain ATM
Grain ATM: India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Grain ATM is known as Annapurti Grain ATM which was designed and developed by the World Food Programme India. The Annapurti provides universal access: anyone with a Public Distribution System ration card valid in India, regardless of the State and Union […]
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming: The “Regional Consultation Program on the Science of Natural Farming” emphasised the importance of natural farming as a sustainable agricultural practice. It was announced that farmers who practise natural farming on a portion of their land for 3 years will be eligible for government subsidies. Natural […]
Syntrichia caninervis
Syntrichia caninervis: Scientists have identified a species of desert moss called ‘Syntrichia caninervis’ that could be a game-changer for future space exploration and colonisation efforts. Syntrichia caninervis is one of the most abundant desert mosses in the world. It possesses remarkable tolerance to multiple environmental stress factors (drought, cold, and radiation). Extreme desiccation tolerance: recover […]
Direct Seeding Of Rice : Promotion
Direct Seeding Of Rice: Promotion The Government of Punjab is actively promoting the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) also called the ‘tar-wattar’ technique of rice cultivation, which promises a multitude of advantages over traditional transplanting. However, the adoption of DSR in Punjab has been slow, with only 1.73 lakh acres (out of 79 lakh acres […]
17th PM-KISAN Instalment
17th PM-KISAN Instalment: After being re-elected for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first act was to approve the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) plan. By giving out about Rs 20,000 crore, this new payment is expected to help about 9.3 crore farmers. The PM-KISAN scheme, which started in […]
