PUSA-44 is a paddy variety developed by the Delhi-based Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). As this crop is sown before the onset of monsoon, it is a...
International Tea Day is observed annually on 21st May by the United Nations. This is the second time that International Tea Day has been observed, after it was...
Ahar pyne is a traditional irrigation system that is now being used in drought prone regions of Bihar to help landless farmers under the MGNREGA. This system dates...
Pusa Farm SunFridge is a refrigeration system developed by the scientists of Indian Agricultural Research Institute. It is a green solution, as it is 100% solar powered, for...
Premature bud breaking is the process where the flower buds in a crop break out of dormancy earlier than normal. Short chilling period cause premature bud breaking. The...
Multi layer farming, multi tiered farming or multi-storeyed farming is the practice of simultaneously cultivating crops of different height that are compatible with each other on the same...
ATMA Scheme or Agricultural Technology Management Agency scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme that is being implemented since 2005. It is also known as Support to State Extension...
CSIR Floriculture Mission is an initiative for development of floriculture. It is to be implemented in 21 states and UTs. It is being implemented as a collaborative project...
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, international agricultural research organisation that works to enhance food security, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods...
National Agriculture Disaster Management Plan (NADMP) seeks to guide the Union agriculture ministry in ensuring timely response to natural disasters like drought, floods and sudden crisis like COVID-19...
In a bid to increase awareness and access of pulses, the UNGA declared February 10 to be the World Pulses Day. This day recognises pulses as a global...
