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Topic: Agriculture Sector

Odisha’s ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ Scheme

The Odisha Cabinet recently made a significant decision to bolster the agricultural sector by approving a provision of Rs. 5700 crore for the implementation of the ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’...

July 22, 2023

Bihan Mela

Bihan Mela is a unique festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in Odisha’s Nayagarh district since 2019. Literally meaning “seed festival,” it is a celebration of the indigenous...

May 1, 2023

Farm Machinery Technology Summit

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the third edition of the Summit on Farm Machinery Technology, which was held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi...

April 28, 2023

“Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource” Report

“Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource” Report was released by the Standing Committee on Water Resources. It recommended that the Indian government must take measures to reduce groundwater...

March 21, 2023

“Global Status of Black Soils” Report

The report titled “Global Status of Black Soils” was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the occasion of World Soil Day (December 5). About black...

December 7, 2022

Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture

India opposed the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture that sought to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. What is Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture? The Koronivia...

November 18, 2022

FAO: World Food Import Bill at All-Time High

According to the biannual Food Outlook report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the year 2022 is expected to witness the world’s food import bill reaching...

November 15, 2022

State of Food and Agriculture Report 2022

The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 was released on November 2 this year. What is State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA)? The State of Food and Agriculture...

November 7, 2022

What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?

The “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key facts The “One Nation, One Fertiliser” scheme or Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak...

October 18, 2022

What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa...

October 14, 2022

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