There are multiple initiatives of the Government of India such as the Animal Husbandry Startup Grand Challenge launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy in partnership with the Startup India programme, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGPA), etc. which aim to encourage entrepreneurship in …
The eight volume of the Report of the Committee on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) examines productivity led production, with perspective that farmers must be able to benefit from technologies and practices that allow them to create value in a more optimal manner. Production enhancement, as a result of productivity gains, …
The eight volume of the Report of the Committee on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) examines productivity led production, with perspective that farmers must be able to benefit from technologies and practices that allow them to create value in a more optimal manner. Production enhancement, as a result of productivity gains, …
Improvements in horticultural sector can provide significant scope to absorb a work force, and there is vast scope for the growth of this sector within agriculture for farmers to look forward says this report by Dalwai committee on doubling farmer’s income. There is scope for expanding the area under horticulture …
A 10-year National Horticulture Development and Marketing Strategy that aimed at enhancing the product and productivity of horticultural products for better commercialization was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In an opening remark he made at the launching workshop yesterday, Minister Dr. Eyasu Aberha stated that the …
A glimpse of the price movement of some of the key farm commodities in recent years suggests that while one-off factors like demonetisation may have temporarily dampened the prices at the wholesale level, in a remonetised system, it’s the same old issues that continue to haunt farmers. A glimpse of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahesh Chandra Saxena Vs. SDMC and Ors dated 18/04/2017 regarding use of recycled treated water of the STP of DJB situated at Qutub Metro Station, Meharauli Gurgaon Road for horticulture use. NGT directs DPCC to ensure that the quality of …
Anthropogenic activity is affecting the global climate through the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) e.g. CO2 and CH4. About a third of anthropogenic GHGs are produced from agriculture, including livestock farming and horticulture. A large proportion of the UK's horticultural farming takes place on drained lowland peatlands, which are a …
There is increasing concern about the fruit growth, development and quality of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense), a widely cultivated fruit tree in South East Asia. The growth and development of this fruit is sometimes very low due to low photosynthates supply at early growth stages. Growth regulators, hydrogen peroxide and …
This report on the State of Indian Agriculture 2015-16 seeks to present a comprehensive analysis of the recent growth and performance of the agriculture and allied sectors and also to analyze the major emerging challenges. The multi-pronged strategy for agricultural development now comprises focussing on agricultural growth through sustainable use …
Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission Chairman T N Prakash Kammardi said 5.97 lakh hectares of agricultural land in Karnataka has been converted to non-agricultural purposes in the last one decade. He was speaking to mediapersons after holding a meeting with the officials from Agriculture, Horticulture Departments and scientists of research centres, …
RAIPUR: Chief minister Raman Singh conferred degrees on students and lauded them for taking up research and specialized course in agriculture while emphasizing on need to promote organic farming. He was speaking at the 8th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Agricultural University where Union agriculture minister Radhamohan Singh was the …
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh high court has directed the chief secretary to ensure that a State Agriculture Commission is constituted, notified and made functional within a period of three months. The court has also directed the chief secretary to take up the matter again with the concerned ministry of the …
Vertical farming can be considered as an extension of indoor farming that evolved in the 1700s with the advent of greenhouses, with the primary objective of harnessing the off-season crop cultivation potential during unfavourable seasons. Vertical farming facilitates year-round cultivation in multi-storied structures using artificial illumination. Original Source
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aims at supporting sustainable production in agriculture sector by way of: providing financial support to farmers suffering crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen events; stabilizing the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming; encouraging farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices; …
In a bid to sensitise city residents, the 29th Garden Tourism Festival scheduled to be held at The Garden of Five Senses here from February 19 to 21 will promote gardening as a tool for environment protection. This edition's theme is "Garden for Environment & Health" that encourages visitors to …
Panaji: In a world where people are leading technologically smart lives, Goa state horticultural corporation (GSHCL) refuses to be left behind. In an effort to not only keep at up with the times and provide healthy inspiration to its citizens, the organization has installed its first solar power kiosk at …
State working with Centre for bringing changes in crop patterns, modifying investments. The districts of Marathwada and Vidarbha witnessing maximum farmer suicides in Maharashtra face higher risk to climate change. A report by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) recommends the state government to initiate policies and …
Crop insurance has always been a knotty issue with the two previous ones, National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NIAS) of 1999 and the Modified NAIS of 2010 failing to address the concerns. Agriculture scientists, NGOs and farmer leaders have picked holes in the recently launched Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY) …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Subsidy for Drought, 08/12/2015. The Union Government had announced a relief package of Rs.300 crore to provide diesel and seed Subsidy among others in order to save standing Kharif crops affected due to drought and deficit rainfall.
The paddy-wheat monoculture induced a decelerating agricultural trend in Punjab which has been felt in the form of stagnation in output, deteriorating productivity, environmental degradation, declining farm incomes, depeasantization and suicides by farmers. Shifting away from rice and wheat which are the most water intensive crops of the state and …
