This report evaluates emission mitigation options to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through marginal abatement cost (MAC) curves for the existing plants in the fertiliser industry. MAC curves were developed for three major fertilisers produced in India, which account for 85 per cent of total fertiliser production—urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and …
Amid reports of contamination of food products in China, UN's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has expressed concerns over pollution and food safety issues in the world's second largest economy. "We're concerned about pollution in general," Graziano da Silva, director-general of the FAO said. "We have seen a lot of …
Prolonged excessive use of synthetic fertilisers has ruined the soil and agriculture in Medak district Years of dependency on chemical fertilisers has trapped the villagers of Hathnoor mandal of Narsapura in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh in a vicious cycle. to sustain a decent yield, they must use more and …
A section of women self-help groups growing vegetables at Bahour in Puducherry had switched to organic fertilizers due to the growing demand for organically grown crops. But the transformation to eco-friendly practices was not complete as they had to bank on chemical pesticides. Their wait ended with the state bio-control …
The fertiliser ministry, in a note to the EGoM on domestic natural gas pricing, suggested that gas should not be priced more than $6 mmBtu. If the price is worked out as per the Rangarajan formula, doubling the price from $4.2 now to over $8, the fertiliser subsidy burden would …
Govt expected to save 15% on this account In a measure that would give relief to the government’s subsidy bill, the Union Cabinet today gave a nod to the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K;) fertilisers for 2013-14. These are expected to cut the fertiliser subsidy by …
Cotton cultivation is generally characterised by unsustainable use of resources, such as overuse of pesticides, fertilisers and water for irrigation. WWF-India is working with farmers in Warangal district to promote better management practices (BMPs) in cotton so as to reduce the environmental impact associated with the overuse of inputs and …
This paper assessed gender differences in agricultural activities that have a potential effect on N2O emissions from agricultural soils in the Ansikhola watershed of the mid-hill region of Nepal. Multiple methods were used to collect data, including a questionnaire survey (310 households), six focus group discussions, five key informant interviews …
Govt’s Fertilizer Subsidy Bill Will Go Up By 10K Cr If Ranga Panel’s Formula Gets Nod Power tariff from gas-fired plants could jump by Re 1 per unit and the government’s annual fertilizer subsidy would rise by Rs 10,000 crore if the price of fuel pumped from domestic fields is …
The Tripura government, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and a private company signed a tripartite agreement on Tuesday to establish a huge urea fertilizer plant in the State. The State government would have a 10 per cent stake in the Rs. 5,000 crore project which will come up in …
In an effort to reduce the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that is debilitating people in farming areas, the Sri Lankan government has launched a programme to implement recommendations made by the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent the disease. The Minister of Health Maithreepala Sirisena launched the programme …
The government is planning to hire a consultant to assess the impact of subsidy on crop nutrients after the introduction of the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) scheme in 2010. The fertiliser ministry had earlier invited constancy firms such as Ernst and Young (E&Y;) and Boston Consultancy Group (BCG) for presentations. Later, …
Fertilizer ministry alleges that GSFC did not pass on subsidy benefit to farmers The Union chemicals & fertilisers ministry has discontinued the fertiliser subsidy for producing ammonium sulphate (caprolactum grade) to Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (GSFC), blaming GSFC for not passing subsidy benefits to farmers. “In spite of …
Consequent to the World Health Organisation (WHO) establishing the high content of arsenic as the cause of kidney disease in the dry zone, the Agriculture Ministry will recommend a quality control on pesticides imported to the country, a minister said yesterday. The WHO, after years of experiments, published its findings …
The report, “Fertilizer, Fuel and Food: win-win options for Bihar” captures the findings of research conducted by Greenpeace along with local organizations in five districts of Bihar namely Khagaria, Madhepura, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda and Patna in 2012. The report points out that State of Bihar needs to move away from chemical …
This report on the State of Indian Agriculture calls for wide-ranging reforms in agriculture sector to enable it to meet the growing demands and meet the challenges posed by various human and environmental factors. The report on the State of Indian Agriculture calls for wide-ranging reforms in agriculture sector to …
Economic Survey 2013: Agriculture reforms must, says report. With agriculture growth rate falling short of the 4 per cent target in last five years, the sector needs urgent reforms to boost crop yields and private investment in infrastructure so as to motivate farmers and feed the growing population. The farm …
Lucknow: With a total of Rs 17,174 crore allocated for agriculture and allied sectors, UP budget-2013 is all set to shower some bounty on Uttar Pradesh’s farm sector. Last year, when chief minister Akhilesh Yadav presented the state budget, he made provisions for farmer loan waivers worth Rs 500 crore. …
An understanding of the dynamics of soil organic carbon (SOC) as affected by farming practices is imperative for maintaining soil productivity and mitigating global warming. The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of long-term fertilization on SOC and SOC fractions for the whole soil profile (0–100 cm) …
Lagging progress in farmer producer firms could lead to start of credit guarantee schemes, with possible equity stake from government To boost small and marginal farmers, the Budget is likely to announce a credit guarantee fund for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), with equity participation by government in such organisations. An …
By shunning all but organic farming techniques, the Himalayan state will cement its status as a paradigm of sustainability Bhutan plans to become the first country in the world to turn its agriculture completely organic, banning the sales of pesticides and herbicides and relying on its own animals and farm …
