Banana Cultivation : Increased According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India has achieved a tenfold increase in banana exports over the past decade and aims to reach $1 billion in exports within the next five years. Banana is basically a tropical crop and the second most important fruit crop […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Project VISTAAR
Project VISTAAR: IIT Madras has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to launch Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources).A digital platform designed to enhance agricultural extension services, making critical information and start-up innovations accessible to farmers. Ministry involved: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in collaboration with IIT Madras.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) until 2025-26, allocating ₹69,515 crore. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective is to Provide insurance coverage for crop losses caused by natural […]
Farmers Producer Organisations
Farmers Producer Organisations: The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) recently analyzed challenges faced by India’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and suggested necessary reforms. An FPO is a type of Producer Organisation (PO) formed by farmers. It operates as an organization of the producers, by the producers, and for the producers. The […]
Poppy Cultivation
Poppy Cultivation: Manipur recorded a 32.13% decline in poppy cultivation during 2023-24, as per a report by the Manipur Remote Sensing Applications Centre (MARSAC).Declined from 28,598.91 acres in 2021-22 to 11,288.1 acres in 2023-24. Major districts with eradication operations: Kangpokpi (4,454.4 acres), Ukhrul (3,348 acres), Churachandpur (2,713.8 acres).
2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD)
2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD): The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), a global leader in agricultural research has launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). This initiative is spearheaded by Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and International […]
Mission Arun Himveer
Mission Arun Himveer: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has launched Mission Arun Himveer to enhance market linkages for local agricultural and horticultural producers. In a significant move, the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), North East Frontier, in the presence of Chief Minister […]
National Mission on Natural Farming : Approved
National Mission on Natural Farming: Approved The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the launching of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. It has been launched to promote natural farming in mission mode across the country […]
India’s Tea Industry
India’s Tea Industry: The Tea industry in India has experienced a boost in profits during the September quarter, driven by higher prices despite a decline in production caused by climate change.A dry spell and erratic rainfall led to a production loss of 76.73 million kg (mkg) compared to 2023.Policies of Tea Board of India including […]
State of Food and Agriculture 2024
State of Food and Agriculture 2024: The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report by the FAO highlights the hidden costs of agrifood systems globally, particularly in India, where dietary risks contribute to a $1.3 trillion burden annually, largely due to non-communicable diseases linked to unhealthy diets.
