Urad And Tur Imports : Increased The Indian government reported a significant increase in Urad imports from Brazil, reaching over 22,000 metric tonnes. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs highlighted Brazil’s potential as a major supplier of Urad and Tur for India, benefiting from different cropping seasons that align with India’s crop demands. Urad: Scientific name: […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25
First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has recently announced the First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25, revealing a record-breaking output in foodgrains and oilseeds. The report reflects the government’s growing use of technology and stakeholder input in agricultural […]
Agrivoltaic Farming
Agrivoltaic farming: The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded in New Delhi, highlighting sustainable energy and agrivoltaic farming a practice that combines agriculture with solar energy generation on the same land. Agrivoltaic farming is the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation, allowing crops to grow beneath solar panels. […]
Di-Ammonium Phosphate : Shortage
Di-Ammonium Phosphate : Shortage A shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), a key fertiliser required at the time of sowing, is undermining crop production prospects for the current rabi season. DAP sales in India during April-September 2024 dropped to 45.72 lakh tonnes, a 27.2% decline from 62.83 lakh tonnes in 2023, signalling reduced availability for farmers […]
Weed-Induced Crop Losses
Weed-Induced Crop Losses: According to a study by the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), weeds are causing Rs 92000 crore (USD 11 billion) worth of loss in crop productivity each year. The report highlights the need for technology-led weed control strategies to mitigate this growing problem.
National Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II Announced for St James’s Park
National Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II Announced for St James’s Park: The British government has announced plans to erect a national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II in St James’s Park, London. This site was chosen due to its historical significance and its close connection to the late monarch, who passed away on September 8, 2022, […]
Digital Agriculture Mission : In News
Digital Agriculture Mission : In News The Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore. Digital Agriculture Mission is conceived as an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture initiatives, such as creating Digital […]
Kisan Ki Baat
Kisan Ki Baat: The government is set to launch ‘Kisan Ki Baat’, a monthly radio programme aimed at bringing scientific knowledge to farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on August 15.
Grain ATM
Grain ATM: India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Grain ATM is known as Annapurti Grain ATM which was designed and developed by the World Food Programme India. The Annapurti provides universal access: anyone with a Public Distribution System ration card valid in India, regardless of the State and Union […]
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming: The “Regional Consultation Program on the Science of Natural Farming” emphasised the importance of natural farming as a sustainable agricultural practice. It was announced that farmers who practise natural farming on a portion of their land for 3 years will be eligible for government subsidies. Natural […]
