Themes for a comprehensive plate-to-farm millet food system proposed the People’s Convention on Millets for Millions The central government will work to decentralise food security by combining the traditional knowledge system of local communities on millets with the scientific knowledge of the universities, said Manoj Ahuja, secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. He was speaking […]
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17th International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition at Dubai hosted delegates from across the Globe
The 17th International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition (ICSCE 2023 Dubai) organized by the Pesticides Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) took place in Dubai, UAE on 16th & 17th February 2023. The two days event began with an address by Mr. Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI. ICSCE is an international platform for Agrochemical/pesticide companies and allied chemical industries, to develop […]
Govt offloads 5.08 lakh tn wheat in third round of e-aution
This auction comes amid fear that prevailing high temperatures could continue through March impacting the rabi wheat crop To arrest spiking food inflation, the union government on Wednesday conducted the third round of wheat auction which saw 5.08 lakh tonnes of wheat hitting the open market from the central pool. This auction comes amid fear […]
Early summer: IARI sees no threat to wheat
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute’s (IARI) Director and Principal Scientist A.K. Singh said there was no impact expected on wheat during the ongoing rabi season, due to a possible early arrival of summer. Talking to reporters here on Thursday, a day ahead of IARI’s convocation, Dr. Singh said there was less likelihood of terminal heat […]
Centre issues Quality Control Order for cotton bales
Driven by record high prices amid a global shortage last year, New Delhi’s cotton import bill surged 200% to surpass the $1bn mark in the 10 months to January New Delhi: The central government on Wednesday issued Quality Control Order (QCO) for cotton bales, aimed at checking imports of sub-standard cotton and improve the quality […]
J&K administration approves project worth Rs 463 crore to empower farmers
Synopsis “Currently, there is a significant gap between extension workers and farmers, with a ratio of 1:1100 and contact intensity of one hour per farmer every year. The existing system is also plagued by defects such as lack of realistic base-level information, poor coordination and cohesiveness among the extension players and a low level of […]
Indian farmers being extra cautious with their wheat crops after last year’s lessons
Synopsis Several parts of India are witnessing unusually warm weather for this time of the year, including in the biggest wheat-growing areas. The plants are reaching maturity or close to flowering, making them very sensitive to heat. High temperatures can result in output losses, the weather office has warned. After an extraordinary heat wave smothered […]
The future of precision agriculture is with drone technology
Precision agriculture (PA) is a method of managing agriculture that uses IT and computers to ensure that soil and plants get exactly what they want for optimum health and productivity. PA aims to safeguard the environment, the economy, and sustainable development. Drones for modern agriculture Undoubtedly, drones have advanced considerably since their early days as […]
Agri and food processing sector registers double-digit growth in Andhra Pradesh
The state of Andhra Pradesh showcased its rich natural resources, large investments in infrastructure, land bank, and intensive reforms in rules and regulations at successful investors meeting held in Bengaluru. These efforts, taken together, position Andhra Pradesh as the state where abundance meets prosperity. The event is one of many such meets being organized in […]
NBHC creates Direct Procurement Centers (DPC’s) in Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh
National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC), a leading Agritech company offering top-notch integrated services in post-harvest agri-ecosystem, today announced the launch of three Direct Procurement Centres (DPC’s) at Bundi (Rajasthan) and Sasaram (Bihar) for Paddy and Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) for Maize. NBHC commenced Direct Farmer Procurement in the last kharif season to connect farmers directly with […]