Page-10 of Agriculture Current Affairs
Warangal Chapata Chilli gets GI Tag
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...
IVF Technology for Cattle Breeding
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...
Punjab Advances Paddy Sowing Date
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...
ICAR-CTCRI Develops Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato
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...
Animal Genetic Resources
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,...
Need for Fertilizer Subsidy Reforms in India
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...
Comparing Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and 2.0
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...
Mexico’s Constitutional Reform on Native Corn Protection
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...
Parliament Committee’s Recommendations for Farm Workers’ Welfare
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...
Soil Fertility Mapping in India
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...
Wheat and Sugar Crop Outlook for 2025
The agricultural landscape in 2025 presents a mixed picture for key rabi crops, particularly wheat and sugar. As the wheat harvest approaches, uncertainties linger regarding yields. Simultaneously, sugar...
