Organic farming is a farming system that focuses on creating a healthy and sustainable production system by combining traditions, innovation, and science to protect the soil, environment, ecosystems, and people. In other words, it views high biodiversity standards in conjunction with thoughtful environmental practises in order to conserve naturally available resources, promote resource cycling, improve […]
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Adopting Africa as place to do agri can change world, alter food ecosystem: Sunil Mittal
Synopsis Adopting Africa as a place to do agriculture can change the world and alter food ecosystems, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chair of B20 India Action Council on African Economic Integration. Mittal asserted that African voice in G20 is “absolutely important”. Adopting Africa as a place to do agriculture can change the world and alter food […]
India headed for driest August in over 100 years, summer crops at risk
Synopsis India is experiencing its driest August in over 100 years due, in part, to the El Nino weather pattern, according to sources. Weather officials have warned the lack of rainfall could damage yields of summer crops such as rice and soybeans, leading to higher prices and inflation, which is already at its highest level […]
Onion auction to remain closed indefinitely in Nashik wholesale markets to protest 40% duty on export: Traders
Synopsis Onion auctions have shut indefinitely in all agriculture produce market committees (APMCs) in Maharashtra’s Nashik district to protest against India’s decision to impose a 40% duty on the staple’s exports. Traders said the government’s decision would harm onion growers in the state, and urged the government to provide onions through the public distribution system. […]
India headed for driest August in over 100 years, summer crops at risk
Synopsis India is experiencing its driest August in over 100 years due, in part, to the El Nino weather pattern, according to sources. Weather officials have warned the lack of rainfall could damage yields of summer crops such as rice and soybeans, leading to higher prices and inflation, which is already at its highest level […]
Agriculture and Blockchain Technology: Revolutionizing Farming Practices
The agricultural industry plays a vital role in feeding the world’s growing population. As technology continues to advance, farmers and stakeholders are seeking innovative solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in agriculture. Blockchain technology, originally known for its association with cryptocurrencies, has emerged as a game-changer in various sectors, including agriculture. This article explores […]
Telangana launches India’s first Agricultural Data Exchange platform
Synopsis India has launched its first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agricultural Data Management Framework (ADMF) in collaboration with Telangana Government, World Economic Forum, and the Indian Institute of Science. The initiatives aim to boost the data economy specifically for the agricultural sector. Telangana Minister for IT and Industry KT Rama Rao on Friday launched […]
Ways to improve agricultural productivity
Farm productivity is crucial for a variety of factors. By producing more food, raising productivity has an impact on income, labour migration, and market development in agriculture. Increased agricultural output improves the distribution of limited resources. Farming can be fruitful if you learn how to increase output. Farmers now have the opportunity to boost output […]
India to import tomatoes from Nepal amid surge in price, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Synopsis Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India will be importing tomatoes from Nepal, amid a record high surge in prices in the country. During her speech in Parliament, Sitharaman informed that the first lot of imports are likely to reach in Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur cities in northern India by Friday. […]
Over 4 lakh hectares brought under natural farming in 8 states: Govt
Synopsis About 4.09 lakh hectares have been brought under natural farming in eight states with Andhra Pradesh leading the group, according to Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. The Centre is promoting natural farming through a sub-scheme, Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati, under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana. About 4.09 lakh hectares have been brought under natural farming […]