Page-4 of Agriculture Current Affairs
AI-Based Monsoon Forecasting
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide early and accurate monsoon forecasts to farmers across India. Recently,...
Reintroduction of Brown Trout Revives Kashmir Fisheries
The Kashmir fisheries department is set to reintroduce the brown trout into the Valley’s cold-water streams after more than a century. This initiative aims to restore the trout...
India Explores Isobutanol Blending With Diesel Fuel
India is advancing its biofuel strategy by testing 10% isobutanol blends with diesel. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is conducting trials after ethanol-diesel blends failed to...
India’s Blue Revolution Transforms Fisheries Sector
India’s fisheries sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), launched in 2020. As the scheme completes five years, it has strengthened...
India’s Pulse Production Strategy
India is advancing rapidly towards self-sufficiency in pulses. NITI Aayog’s 2025 report Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta outlines a national...
APEDA Launches BHARATI To Boost Agri-Food Exports
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched BHARATI in 2025. This initiative aims to empower 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups. It supports innovation and...
Dongar Cultivation Threatened by Eucalyptus Monoculture in Odisha
The traditional dongar cultivation practiced by the Kondh tribal community in Odisha’s Rayagada district faces a severe threat. The spread of eucalyptus monoculture, driven by commercial interests such...
India’s Fertiliser Demand Soars
India experienced an above-average southwest monsoon in 2025. Rainfall from June to August was 6.1% higher than the historical average. This favourable weather boosted kharif crop sowing and...
Revised National Action Plan on Glanders 2025
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) has introduced a Revised National Action Plan on Glanders in 2025. This plan aims to enhance the surveillance, prevention, control,...
Biostimulants in Indian Agriculture
India is witnessing shift in agriculture with the rise of biostimulants. These natural products help plants withstand climate stress, improve nutrient uptake, and boost yields without synthetic chemicals....
India’s Role in Global Food Security Progress 2025
The world is witnessing a positive shift in the fight against hunger. The latest data shows a decline in global undernourishment from 688 million in 2023 to 673...
