Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Rates For Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for Kharif Season – 2022 (from 01.04.2022 to 30.09.2022). Government is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 25 grades of […]
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Fasal Bima Pathshala
Fasal Bima Pathshala: Government of India will conduct ‘Fasal Bima Pathshala’ under ‘Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Campaign’ during the period from 25th April to 1st May 2022 as a Jan Bhagidari movement under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar will chair the National level special programme on […]
What Is Vertical Farming?
What Is Vertical Farming? India is evolving every day with something new. Also, industrialization is increasing dramatically due to which many arable lands are at greater risk. Vertical farming in India is the answer to all these problems. The modern concept was first proposed in 1999 by professor Dickson Despommier. His concept centered on the […]
The National Conference On Agriculture For Kharif Campaign 2022-23
The National Conference On Agriculture For Kharif Campaign 2022-23 The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 has been inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar at the NASC Complex, New Delhi. As per the 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), the country’s total production of foodgrains is estimated at 3160 lakh tonnes which is […]
Parboiled Rice
Parboiled Rice: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao staged a dharna at Telangana House, demanding a uniform paddy procurement policy. The protest came after the Centre said it was stopping the purchase of excess parboiled rice, of which Telangana is a major producer. Parboiled rice refers to rice that has been partially boiled at the […]
Exemption Of Customs Duty On Cotton Import
Exemption Of Customs Duty On Cotton Import: Government has exempted the import of cotton from customs duties from today to 30th of September this year. Ministry of Finance has issued a notification in this regard saying that the exemption on cotton import will come into effect from 14th April and remain in force till 30th […]
Training Programme On Natural Farming
Training Programme On Natural Farming: The Ministry for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has inaugurated the Comprehensive Training Programme on Natural Farming, organised by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE). MANAGE was established in 1987 as the Indian response to challenges of agricultural extension in a rapidly growing and diverse agriculture sector. In […]
MSP For Raw Jute For 2022-23 Season
MSP For Raw Jute For 2022-23 Season: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2022-23 season. The approval is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. The announced MSP of raw jute for 2022-23 season is in line with the principle […]
What Is AgriStack?
What Is AgriStack? The government is working on a digital ‘stack’ of agricultural datasets, with its core as land records. But, such a centralised stack will use old and inaccurate land records; farmers’ personal and financial details will be used without a strong data protection law; and rural areas have a low level of digital […]
Greenhouse Horticulture: Important Points
What Is Greenhouse Horticulture? The India Greenhouse Horticulture market held a market value of USD 190.84 Million in 2021 and is estimated to reach USD 271.25 Million by the year 2030. The market is expected to register a growth rate of 4.19% over the projected period. In 2021, India’s greenhouse horticulture production was 27.71 million […]
