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 […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
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 […]
Direct Seeded Rice
Direct Seeded Rice: ICAR has commercialised herbicide-tolerant (Ht) basmati rice varieties that can control weeds Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is a modern rice cultivation technique where rice seeds are directly sown into the field, replacing the traditional method of transplanting seedlings from a nursery. It is an efficient, and sustainable method of rice cultivation that […]
Bakane Disease
Bakane Disease: The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has developed biocontrol agent Trichoderma asperellum (2% WP), and registered it with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) This registration aims to manage Foot Rot (also known as Bakane disease) in Basmati rice, which has been a persistent problem in the region, causing considerable losses […]
Indian Agricultural Research Institute : New High-Yielding Wheat Seed Variety, HD 3386
Indian Agricultural Research Institute : New High-Yielding Wheat Seed Variety, HD 3386 The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) recently introduced a new high-yielding wheat seed variety, HD 3386. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) is India’s largest and foremost Institute in the field of research andhigher education, and training in agricultural science. It is situated in […]
Carbon Farming : Technique To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission
Carbon Farming : Technique To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission Some techniques within carbon farming can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting carbon-smart farming methods, we can simultaneously meet food demands and combat climate change. Carbon farming also known as carbon sequestration refers to a set of practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture […]
CDP-SURAKSHA
CDP-SURAKSHA: The Central government has launched a new platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This will boost the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). CDP-SURAKSHA: SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure […]
International Rice Research Institute : Rice Varieties With Low Methane Emissions
International Rice Research Institute : Rice Varieties With Low Methane Emissions The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) said that the focus of the IRRI-South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) is to develop rice varieties with low methane emissions. International Rice Research Institute is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford […]
Mushk Budiji Rice : Role Of Temp And Altitude
Mushk Budiji Rice : Role Of Temp And Altitude Scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. Mushk budiji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches of Kashmir valley. It possesses a harmonious blend of taste, aroma and rich organoleptic properties. It […]
Krishi Integrated Command And Control Centre
Krishi Integrated Command And Control Centre: The Union Agriculture Minister inaugurated a Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms, housed in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. It will enable comprehensive monitoring of the farm sector by making […]