Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board in the matter of Suo Moto case titled "Haryana 60.48% groundwater over exploited Kurukshetra worst Jhajjar best says" appearing in the Tribune, January 8, 2025. The CGWA report, May 3, 2025 addresses the issue of groundwater exploitation and violation of …
Order of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in the matter of Adani Wilmar Limited Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 18/06/2021. An application was filed by Adani Wilmar in the court for the issuance of a writ in the nature of a mandamus for a …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Nabin Kisan Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 18/06/2021. An application was filed in the NGT by Nabin Kisan, a farmer saying that the Belpahar municipality is constructing a new sewerage line by diverting it …
This paper examines the specific role of Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) in sustainable agriculture. It highlights the demand and supply-side issues in DCAS and explores the role of business in particular in scaling the use of DCAS to promote sustainable and resilient agriculture in India. The paper has been …
The paper specifically looks at the business case for Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) for both farmers and companies, which is highlighted as one of the key challenges for DCAS in India. The study has shown that where farmers can access it, DCAS more often than not has a strong …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on June 14, 2021 has issued the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Amendment Order, 2021 to further amend the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985. In Clause 20 (c) (5) the words are substituted "within 31st March, 2022" and In …
Agriculture is a key sector of the Gambian economy and contributes to 17% of GDP and 30-40% of export earnings. It employs almost half (46%) of the workforce and is the source of income for 80% of the rural population. Economic performance is improving, without translating into a reduction in …
Order of the High Court of Rajasthan in the matter of Suo Motu Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/06/2021 regarding poppy cultivation in Rajasthan. It was brought to the attention of the court that the notification issued by the Central Government (No.1055(E) of October, 19, 2001) does no …
Order of the Madras High Court in the matter of Suo Motu Writ Petition Vs The Government of Tamil Nadu & Others dated 10/06/2021. A suo motu writ petition was filed in the Madras High Court to direct the concerned authorities to open the paddy procurement centres where the cultivation …
Committee report in compliance to the National Green Tribunal order on illegal shrimp farms in Pittivanipalli, Padarthivari Kandriga and Ranganathapuram village of Chittamur mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The report mentioned that there are 167 farmers cultivating shrimp farming in 289 aqua ponds in Pittivanipalli, Padarthivari Kandriga and Ranganathapuram village. …
Nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE) is a function of N-response and yield that is controlled by many genes and phenotypic parameters that are poorly characterized. This study compiled all known yield-related genes in rice and mined them from the N-responsive microarray data to find 1,064 NUE-related genes. Original Source
The Ugandan economy is recovering from a sharp contraction due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shock that had slowed growth to its lowest pace in over three decades. Real GDP growth is estimated to reach above 3 percent during FY21, following the modest recovery of 0.7 percent in the first half …
Climate change will increase the risk of pests spreading in agricultural and forestry ecosystems, especially in cooler Arctic, boreal, temperate and subtropical regions warns this scientific review of the impact of climate change on plant pests released by FAO Climate change represents an unprecedented challenge to the world’s biosphere and …
This document presents some of the main routes by which R4D can contribute to agricultural transformation in the Sahel towards inclusive and sustainable economic growth, social development and resilience, including climate smart agricultural technologies appropriate to smallholder farming families. This will be achieved through a six pronged strategy: (i) Increasing …
The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent enforcement of mobility restrictions have created bottlenecks in the agri-food system. When the food supply chain is disrupted, economic loss occurs, putting rural households, already in poverty, into severe food insecurity. A survey was conducted to assess the impacts of restrictions brought by COVID-19 …
This study, based on a primary survey conducted in Bangladesh in 2016, assesses the impact of contract farming in broiler production on profits and the adoption of food safety measures at the farm level. It also estimates the determinants for participation in contract farming, finding a farmer’s education and broiler-housing …
Drawing from seven case studies – Chile, Italy, Japan, Namibia, New Zealand, Turkey and the United States – this joint OECD‑FAO report argues for a new approach to building resilience to NHID in agriculture. Natural hazard‑induced disasters (NHID), such as floods, droughts, severe storms, and animal pests and diseases have …
Over the past few decades, some countries in Asia have been more successful than others in addressing poverty and malnutrition. The key question is what policies, strategies, legislation and institutional arrangements have led to a transformed agricultural sector, effectively contributing to poverty alleviation and addressing malnutrition. The great majority of …
Climate change is a growing challenge for food systems around the world, presenting both changing trends and increased variability in temperatures and precipitation. These changes threaten agricultural productivity, food and nutrition security, health, and the potential for achieving key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for poverty, hunger, and water, among others. …
There has been a surge in the attention to sustainable agricultural mechanization for Africa. The need to support agricultural mechanization in the value chain in order to achieve agricultural and rural development is well recognized. Therefore, it is vital to address the major challenge of ensuring that business models for …
A comprehensive study of the economic impact of Southeast Asia’s Agri-food sector in 2019, with deeper analysis into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the policy challenges faced by the sector in the years ahead. In 2019, the agri-food sector supported over 40% of jobs in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, …
