What is needed is transparency on food and weather data, and stricter control on agri-processors and food warehouses, so that India doesn’t get trapped in a food speculation trap again. November brings doubts about the fate of India’s food security. Compare kharif production estimates for 2023-2024 with the deficit monsoon report for kharif, and match […]
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What is Hydroponic Farming And what Is The Scope Of Hydroponic Farming In India
What is Hydroponic Farming And what Is The Scope Of Hydroponic Farming In India By 2050, there will be 9.8 billion people on the planet, 68 percent of whom will live in cities, and we will need to increase food production by about 70 percent to meet their daily needs. Fortunately, the agricultural system we […]
Coop minister Amit Shah launches ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of new cooperative body NCOL
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched the ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of the newly created National Cooperative Organics Ltd (NCOL) and asserted that it will emerge as the most “trusted” brand in India and abroad. Shah also launched the NCOL’s logo, website and brochure. He gave away NCOL membership certificates to five cooperative societies. Addressing […]
Overseas ministerial, official delegations from many countries to participate in World Food India 2023: Pashupati Paras.
Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Pashupati Kumar Paras on Wednesday said that people from about 88 countries from all over the world will participate in the second edition of the global mega food event, World Food India 2023, that will be held from November 3-5.Speaking to ANI, Pashupati Paras also said that ministers from […]
Wheat sowing falls as UP sugarcane farmers yet to clear kharif crop fields
Sowing of wheat, the main winter crop in India, has dropped over the past week as compared to the same period last year due to a delay in sugarcane harvesting, and is likely to pick up pace after Diwali.According to data from the Department of Agriculture, the area planted with wheat during the week ending […]
This Cows Breed Produces 10 to 20 Times More Milk Than Regular Cows: Report
Scientists have developed cows with enhanced milk production and disease resistance, offering a promising solution to reduce the environmental impact of cattle farming and make animal agriculture more climate-resilient. Cattle farming has long been a subject of concern due to its environmental and climate change impact. One major issue is the production of methane, a potent greenhouse […]
Govt to increase sugarcane prices, says Haryana agriculture minister Dalal
Haryana Agriculture Minister J P Dalal on Monday said that the state government will increase sugarcane prices and soon a decision in favour of cane farmers will be taken.The government will increase the prices of sugarcane. A decision will be made in the coming days after the approval of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Dalal […]
9 Popular Rice Varieties in India
India boasts a diverse range of rice varieties, from the fragrant Basmati to the nutritious red rice, each lending its unique character to traditional and modern Indian cuisine. Rice is the staple food of India and an integral part of its culinary traditions. With a diverse range of climates and terrains, India is blessed with a […]
Govt Announces Minimum Export Price for Onions to Ensure Domestic Affordability
a bid to secure an adequate supply of onions for domestic consumers and maintain affordable prices, the Indian Government has issued a notification imposing a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 800 per Metric Ton, FOB basis, on onion exports. The MEP will be effective from October 29, 2023, through December 31, 2023, and is set […]
Purabi Dairy to release Rs 1.47 crore additional procurement price to dairy farmers in Assam
Synopsis Purabi Dairy, the largest dairy cooperative in Assam, has announced an additional milk procurement price of Rs 147.91 lakh for dairy farmers. The decision is expected to significantly boost the income of thousands of farmers and strengthen the rural economy. The cooperative aims to encourage farmers to adopt scientific dairying techniques and has expanded […]