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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
‘Farm output likely to grow by more than 3% in FY24’
Farm output is expected to grow by more than 3% in FY24 despite initial concerns about the adverse impact of an erratic monsoon, NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand said, signalling the El Niño weather pattern may have had a more moderate effect than earlier anticipated. Chand, however, acknowledged that the uneven southwest monsoon would have […]
India enters into deal for export of 3.5 MT sugar so far in 2022-23: ISMA
India has entered into a contract for export of about 35 lakh tonnes of sugar so far in the ongoing 2022-23 season, out of which 2,00,000 tonnes have been shipped last month, industry body ISMA said on Thursday. The 2022-23 sugar export policy announced on November 5 allowed exports of 60 lakh tonnes of the […]
Govt says number of beneficiaries under PM-KISAN has crossed 10 crore
Synopsis The definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children. The state government or the UT administration concerned identifies the farmer families which are eligible for support as per the scheme guidelines. Certain categories of higher economic status are excluded from the scheme. The ministry described the ambitious scheme as one […]
India’s changing agricultural landscape and its way to inclusive growth
Synopsis When measured in total value of agricultural production, India is ranked fourth largest in the world. Although we are the second largest food producer in terms of calorie content, only behind China. India being predominantly an agrarian economy, agriculture sector contributes a big chunk of the share to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. […]
58.59 lakh metric tonne paddy procured: Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala
Synopsis The deputy chief minister — who also holds the charge of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department — said although the target given by the Centre was 57 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procurement for the current season, the state government procured 58.59 lakh metric tonnes till November 14, a day before […]
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Assam Millet Mission
Synopsis The Chief Minister said that the mission has been launched in synergy with Prime Minister’s aim of Atmanirbharta (self-sufficiency). With the launch of the millet mission, the farmers of Assam can diversify their cropping practices and other than conventional crops, they can extend their farming to grow millets. With a view to expanding and […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates 5,000 metric tonne capacity cold storage facility at Chaygaon
Synopsis Sarma appealed to the youths of the state to focus on processing and packaging of agriculture produces and items. Stating that the State’s produces such as ginger, pepper, lemon, joha rice had had great demands in the national and international market, the Chief Minister said the farmers of these items shall be able to […]