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India Achieves WOAH Reference Laboratory Status

India’s Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has made important strides in animal health. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Equines (ICAR-NRC Equine) has been...

November 9, 2024

Paddy Procurement Crisis in Punjab

On October 2024, paddy harvesting in Punjab has slowed. Despite favourable weather, about 90% of the procured crop remains stuck in mandis (grain markets). Private rice millers are...

October 26, 2024

New Orchid Species Discovered in Assam – Current Updates (October, 2024)

A new orchid species, Crepidium assamicum, has been discovered in Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. This finding enriches the biodiversity of orchids globally. The discovery was made by Khyanjeet...

October 23, 2024

What is National Agriculture Code?

What is National Agriculture Code? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is developing a new set of guidelines called the National Agriculture Code (NAC). This is similar to...

October 5, 2024

Union Cabinet Approves Two Umbrella Schemes for Agriculture

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an important change in how agricultural schemes are managed in India. This change aims to simplify the existing...

October 5, 2024

New Turmeric Cousin Discovered in Nagaland’s Ungma Village

During a field trip to Nagaland, researchers found a new species of plant closely related to turmeric. This new species, named Curcuma ungmensis, was discovered near the village...

September 9, 2024

AgriSURE Fund Empowers Startups Supporting Indian Farmers

The Indian government has launched the AgriSURE Scheme, an important initiative designed to support agricultural start-ups and rural businesses. This scheme is essential for strengthening India’s agricultural sector,...

September 4, 2024

AIM Invites Applications for Australia-India Agritech Program

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has opened applications for Indian and Australian startups and small businesses to join the climate-smart Agritech group of the India Australia Rapid Innovation...

August 20, 2024

What is Krishi-DSS Digital Geospatial Platform?

The Indian government introduced the Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS), a digital platform designed to manage agricultural data across the country, on August 16 2024. This tool provides a...

August 19, 2024

New Orchid Species Discovered in Sikkim

A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not...

August 17, 2024

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