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Warangal Chapata Chilli gets GI Tag

April 4, 2025

The Warangal Chapata chilli, popularly known as Tomato chilli, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the GI Registry of India on March 28, 2025. This recognition is for the farmers of Telangana, particularly those in the Warangal district, ..

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IVF Technology for Cattle Breeding

April 2, 2025

Recently, Puducherry achieved milestone in livestock management. The first calf born through In-Vitro Fertilized Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) technology was delivered in Kanuvapet village. This development is part of a pilot project supported by the Rashtriya Gokul Mission. What is IVF-ET ..

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Punjab Advances Paddy Sowing Date

April 2, 2025

Recently, Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced change in the agricultural calendar. The state government has decided to advance the paddy sowing date to June 1. This decision aims to help farmers avoid issues related to high moisture content in ..

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ICAR-CTCRI Develops Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato

April 1, 2025

The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) developed an orange-fleshed sweet potato (SP-95/4) to improve tribal food security in Kerala and other states. It has successfully passed final trials in Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala. Nutritional Benefits Contains 8 ..

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Animal Genetic Resources

March 26, 2025

Animal genetic resources are crucial for sustainable food production and nutrition. They form the backbone of livestock development. Livestock is vital for the livelihoods of the rural poor, with about 70 per cent depending on them. Proper management of these ..

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Need for Fertilizer Subsidy Reforms in India

March 25, 2025

The Indian parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has raised concerns regarding the fertiliser subsidy system. The committee, led by MP Kirti Azad, has recommended that the Union Fertilizers Ministry secure additional funding to support farmers. This comes in ..

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Comparing Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and 2.0

March 22, 2025

The Kisan Aandolan, or farmers’ movement, in India has seen two phases – Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and Kisan Aandolan 2.0. The first protest took place between November 2020 and December 2021, while the second unfolded from February 2024 to March ..

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Mexico’s Constitutional Reform on Native Corn Protection

March 18, 2025

Recently, Mexico made move to safeguard its agricultural heritage by amending its Constitution and recognises native corn as a vital element of national identity. It also bans the planting of genetically modified (GM) seeds. This decision is a response to ..

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Parliament Committee’s Recommendations for Farm Workers’ Welfare

March 13, 2025

The Standing Committee of Parliament on Agriculture has proposed reforms to enhance the welfare of farm workers in India. Chaired by Charanjit Singh Channi, the committee’s recommendations aim to better reflect the role of farm labourers in agricultural policy. Proposals ..

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Soil Fertility Mapping in India

March 13, 2025

The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) is pioneering a transformative project aimed at enhancing soil health through digital soil fertility mapping. This initiative utilises geo-spatial techniques and data from Soil Health Cards (SHC) to provide farmers with ..

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