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Cabinet Launches Cotton Productivity Mission

The Union Cabinet has launched the Cotton Productivity Mission to improve cotton yield and strengthen the cotton value chain in India. Cotton is a major commercial crop and...

May 6, 2026 Government Schemes Current Affairs

Benefits of Gene Sanctuaries in India

Gene sanctuaries are protected areas aimed at conserving the genetic diversity of flora and fauna. Their primary purpose is to safeguard endangered species and their habitats. This ensures...

December 26, 2024

Advancements in Agricultural Insurance Technology

Agricultural insurance is essential for risk management in farming. It protects farmers from losses due to natural disasters, pests, and diseases. Recent technological advancements have improved the agricultural...

December 26, 2024

India Boosts Agriculture with New Initiatives

The Government of India has recently launched several programs aimed at revitalizing the agriculture sector, which focus on enhancing farm production, increasing farmer incomes, and promoting sustainable practices....

December 11, 2024 Agriculture Current Affairs

Moths Hear Plant Sounds to choose Egg-Laying Spot: New Study

Recent research reveals that moths can hear sounds produced by plants, conducted by a team of 17 Israeli researchers, was published last month. It explores how female moths...

December 11, 2024 Agriculture Current Affairs

Farmer IDs: Gujarat Leads in Digital Farmer Identification

In September 2024, Gujarat initiated the Digital Agriculture Mission and introduced “Farmer IDs” for 25% of its farmers. It is an advancement toward a digital agriculture ecosystem, part...

December 9, 2024 Agriculture Current Affairs

RuTAG 2.0 Annual Review Meeting Highlights

The first annual review meeting of Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 occurred on December 5-6, 2024, at SKUAST in Srinagar, Kashmir. The meeting aimed to assess the...

December 9, 2024 Agriculture Current Affairs

World Soil Day 2024 Observed on December 05

World Soil Day is celebrated annually on December 5 and commemorates its 10th anniversary. This year’s theme is “Caring for Soils – Measure, Monitor, Manage”, which focuses on...

December 6, 2024 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

What is Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence?

Moravec’s paradox illustrates how AI excels at complex tasks but struggles with simple, interactive ones. This opens the door for combining human intelligence with AI, especially in agriculture....

December 5, 2024 Agriculture Current Affairs

Ashraya: New Farmer Service Centres Launched in Kerala

The Agriculture Department has introduced ‘Ashraya’ farmer service centres, which aim to provide digital services to farmers across the Kerala. They are an extension of the recently launched...

December 3, 2024 Agriculture Current Affairs

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