Punjab’s agricultural landscape faces uncertainty regarding hybrid paddy seeds. The state government has set June 1 for paddy transplantation. However, a court ruling on seed usage is pending,...
India’s agricultural landscape has seen shift towards rice and wheat cultivation. This trend has been driven by various factors, including government support, irrigation availability, and advancements in crop...
The Government of India’s recent agricultural strategy aims to reduce paddy cultivation by 5 million hectares to promote pulses and oilseeds. This initiative is driven by the need...
The ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ is agricultural campaign set to run from May 29 to June 12, 2025. The initiative aims to educate and assist 1 to 1.5...
The Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) was launched in 2017 to revive traditional millet cultivation in Odisha. This initiative aimed to restore millets to local diets and enhance the...
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana, once hailed as a revolutionary initiative for water management, is now embroiled in controversy. The National Dam Safety Authority’s (NDSA)...
Recent advancements in agricultural biotechnology have led to the development of two genome-edited rice varieties in India. Released by Union Agriculture Minister, these varieties, ‘Kamala’ and ‘Pusa DST...
The Maharashtra government scrapped the Re 1 crop insurance scheme. Launched in 2023, this scheme intended to ease the financial burden on farmers by charging only Re 1...
Mangoes, a beloved fruit in India, face challenges due to rising temperatures. Reports indicate a decline in harvest quality and changes in flowering patterns. The India Meteorological Department’s...
Recently, India commenced its fifth Marine Fisheries Census (MFC). This census marks shift towards a fully digital approach. It aims to gather comprehensive data on marine fishing communities...
