Seven Products From Uttar Pradesh Have Received The GI Tag: Seven of its distinctive products being granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. Seven Products are: Amroha Dholak: A Musical Marvel The Amroha Dholak is a musical instrument crafted from natural wood. Preferred wood choices include mango, jackfruit, and teakwood. […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Rise In The Prices Of Cumin
Rise In The Prices Of Cumin: There has been an unprecedented rise in the prices of Cumin, commonly known as jeera, in India. Jeera (Cumin) cultivation is an aromatic seed that adds an extra punch of taste to Indian dishes. It is believed that Jeera is native to the Mediterranean region, and it was well-known […]
Bio-Stimulants : Draft Guidelines Report By Agriculture Ministry
Bio-Stimulants : Draft Guidelines Report By Agriculture Ministry The agriculture ministry has come out with draft guidelines specifying efficacy data and trial reports required for registration of various categories of bio-stimulants under Schedule VI of the FCO Amendment order 2021. Bio-stimulants are defined as substances or microorganisms that stimulate plant physiological processes and enhance growth, […]
Nutri Garden Project : Lakshadweep
Nutri Garden Project : Lakshadweep The Nutri Garden project of Lakshadweep has turned out to be a big success. Nutri Garden project is a method of planting and harvesting nutrient-rich crops in residential houses or in their vicinity to meet the requirements of the family all year round. It is a cost-effective model to grow […]
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies : Govt New Decision
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies : Govt New Decision The Government has taken five new decisions to increase the income of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), as well as increase the employment opportunities in rural areas. Government aims to achieve overall prosperity in the country through the mantra of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”. It was proposed to […]
Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme
Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has recommended the Centre to bring urea under the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime to address the problem of imbalanced use of nutrients. Nutrient Based Subsidy scheme is being implemented in 2010 by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. A fixed […]
Minimum Support Price (MSP) For Kharif Crops : 2023-2024
Minimum Support Price (MSP) For Kharif Crops : 2023-2024 The Indian government has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for kharif crops for the 2023-24 season, aiming to provide fair remuneration to farmers. However, concerns have been raised by farmers’ organisations regarding the increase not keeping up with rising input costs. The Centre claimed that […]
Direct-Seeding Method
Direct-Seeding Method: Farmers in leading rice-growing states are adopting the direct-seeding method as a solution to delayed rains and labor shortages. Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), also known as the ‘broadcasting seed technique,’ is a water-saving method of sowing paddy. In this method, seeds are directly drilled into the fields, eliminating the need for nursery preparation […]
Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) For World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan
Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) For World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan: The Union Cabinet approved forming and empowering an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to create the world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector. In order to ensure time-bound and uniform implementation of the Plan in a professional manner, the Ministry of Cooperation will implement a pilot […]
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for revision in Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for various nutrients for Rabi Season and Kharif Season 2023. Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates has been confirmed for various nutrients i.e. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P),Potash (K) and Sulphur (S) […]
