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 […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
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 […]
Seven Products From Uttar Pradesh Have Received The GI Tag
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. […]
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 […]
