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Center Launches National Mission on Natural Farming

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), which will receive support from both central and state governments. The total budget allocated is...

November 26, 2024

India’s Oilseed Production and GMO Adoption

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) advocates for genetically modified (GMO) crops to boost oilseed production. President Sanjeev Asthana brought into light the potential increase in production...

November 23, 2024

Advancements in India’s Fisheries Sector

India’s fisheries sector is rapidly evolving, which aims to enhance fish farming and sustainability. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized the need for organized fish farmers, which is...

November 23, 2024

India Hosts Global Cooperative Conference 2024

India is set to host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference in Delhi. The event runs from November 25 to 30, 2024, and...

November 23, 2024

FAO Supports India’s Fishing Sector Adaptation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is assisting India in addressing climate change impacts on aquaculture. Manuel Barange, the FAO’s Fisheries & Aquaculture Division Director, brought to light...

November 22, 2024

What is Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)?

India’s aquaculture sector is rapidly expanding and ranks as the second-largest producer of farmed fish globally. This growth supports food security, job creation, and economic development. Shrimp farming...

November 22, 2024

Candidatus Phytoplasma: New Microbe Threatens Sesame Crop Yields

Recent findings reveal a new microbe harming sesame crops in Midnapore, West Bengal, which raises concerns for farmers and the agricultural community. Sesame, known as the “Queen of...

November 22, 2024

Global Hunger Crisis Deepens Despite Food Surplus

In 2023, global hunger reached alarming levels, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported an increase in hunger since 2019, which aim of achieving Zero...

November 21, 2024

Global Soil Conference 2024

The Global Soil Conference 2024 took place in New Delhi, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressing the event via video link. The Indian Society of Soil Science...

November 21, 2024

Centre Plans Tuna Export Hub in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

India’s tuna fish exports surged by 31.83% in the 2023-24 period, which increases prompted the government to seek new sourcing areas. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are being...

November 19, 2024

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