India’s 6th Minor Irrigation Census: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census of minor irrigation schemes (with reference year 2017-18), shedding light on the state of irrigation practices across India. So far, five censuses were conducted in 1986-87, 1993-94, 2000-01, 2006-07, and 2013-14. Highlights of the Report: A total of 23.14 million […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
20% Export Duty On Parboiled Rice
20% Export Duty On Parboiled Rice: The Central Government recently imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled rice. Parboiled Rice also called converted rice, is partially precooked in its inedible husk before being processed for eating. It happens before rice is milled, that is, before the inedible outer husk is removed to yield brown rice […]
Hydroponics Farming
Hydroponics Farming: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics. Hydroponics Farming is a viable alternative to traditional farming methods for soil less cultivation for enhancing productivity and water use efficiency. Hydroponics is a new concept in […]
Urea Gold : New Variety Of Urea
Urea Gold : New Variety Of Urea Prime Minister recently launched “Urea Gold”, a new variety of Urea, during an event in Rajasthan’s Sikar. Urea Gold is a new variety of Urea coated with Sulphur. It is being introduced to address the Sulphur deficiency in soil and save input costs for the farmers. Urea Gold […]
Arhtiyas : To Go On Indefinite Strike
Arhtiyas : To Go On Indefinite Strike The arhtiyas recently threatened to go on indefinite strike in the major fruit mandis in Himachal Pradesh to protest against the government’s decision to sell apples by weight. Arhtiyas” refers to commission agents or middlemen in the agricultural sector. Arhtiyas procure agricultural produce from farmers either directly from […]
Plant Variety Protection And Farmers Rights Authority
Plant Variety Protection And Farmers Rights Authority: The Delhi High Court recently upheld an order by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), revoking the intellectual property protection granted to PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd with respect to a potato variety developed by it. It pertains to FL 2027 – a potato […]
Farmers Distress Index
Farmers Distress Index: The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) in India has developed a unique early warning system known as the “farmers’ distress index.”The index is currently being worked out in the form of a mobile or desktop application. The purpose of this index is to minimize agrarian distress, including crop loss, failure, […]
Gucchi Mushroom : Hunters Are Facing Distressing Circumstances
Gucchi Mushroom : Hunters Are Facing Distressing Circumstances Gucchi mushroom hunters are facing distressing circumstances for the second consecutive year as a result of unpredictable weather patterns, early springs, and above-average temperatures, leading to another season of low yield. These mushrooms are sought after for their nutty, earthy flavour and are notoriously difficult to find. […]
Nano Urea Plants To Be Set Up Across The Country By 2025
Nano Urea Plants To Be Set Up Across The Country By 2025: The Chemical and Fertilizer Minister said Nine Nano Urea plants to be set up across the country by 2025 The ministry is aiming to manufacture 44 crore bottles of Nano Urea by the year 2025. To achieve the target nine plants will be […]
Report Fish Disease App
Report Fish Disease App: The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Report Fish Disease (RFD) App at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Report Fish Disease App will strengthen the farmer-based disease reporting system and for improving the reporting of aquatic animal diseases in the country. The app has been developed by […]
