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FAO: World Food Import Bill at All-Time High

November 15, 2022

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 an all-time high. What did the recent Food Outlook report predict? Food ..

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State of Food and Agriculture Report 2022

November 7, 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 (SOFA) is one of the annual flagship reports released by the UN ..

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What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?

October 18, 2022

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 Pariyojana was launched by the Central Government. This is the largest fertilizer ..

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What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

October 14, 2022

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 Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

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Food Barons 2022 report

September 26, 2022

The Food Barons 2022 report released ahead of the Committee on World Food Security. About Food Barons 2022 report The report titled “Food Barons 2022 — Crisis Profiteering, Digitalization and Shifting Power” was released by Canada-based global research firm ETC ..

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Interest subvention on Short Term Agriculture Loan

August 18, 2022

On July 17, 2022, Union Cabinet approved to restore the interest subvention on short-term agricultural loans, in order to boost the farm sector. Approval will be applicable to all financial institutions that will ensure stable availability of credit for firm ..

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