Agriculture Current Affairs

National Cooperative Database

Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Cooperative Database and released the ‘National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report’ in New Delhi on March 8, 2024. The launch marks a significant milestone in the expansion and strengthening ..

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Integrated Command and Control Center for Agriculture

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center at Krishi Bhawan, Delhi, on March 8, 2024. The center aims to empower farmers across the country by providing them ..

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National Horticulture Fair 2024

The Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) is hosting a three-day National Horticulture Fair at its Hessarghatta premises on the outskirts of Bengaluru from March 5 to 7, 2024. The theme of the fair, “Nextgen technology-led horticulture for sustainable development,” ..

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7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) held in Kochi

The 7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was recently held in Kochi. During this session, the committee finalised and recommended quality standards for five spices — allspice, juniper berries, star anise, turmeric, and cardamom. About ..

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The Punganur Cow – India’s Shortest Humped Cattle Breed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently fed Punganur cows from Andhra Pradesh at his Delhi residence on the Pongal/Makar Sankranti festival. These indigenous cattle have unique characteristics. Origins and Features The Punganur is a dwarf breed native to parts of Chittoor ..

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Supreme Court Questions Govt on GM Crops

On January 11, the Supreme Court asked why the government’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) did not consider expert reports on genetically modified (GM) crops. The GEAC approves the release of GM organisms. SC Hearing Pleas Against GMOs The court ..

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