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National Seed Congress Calls for Policy Revisions
The National Seed Congress (NSC) has brought into light urgent needs in the seed sector. Experts advocate for updates to the Seeds Bill of 2004 and the Seeds...
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 Released
The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 (BAHS) was revealed on National Milk Day in New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the release of the event...
Center Approves Expansion of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
The Centre has recently expanded the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), which aims to enhance community farming assets and improve post-harvest management infrastructure. The original scheme began on July...
91st General Council of NCDC
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently addressed the 91st General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi. He brought into light...
Center Launches National Mission on Natural Farming
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), which will receive support from both central and state governments. The total budget allocated is...
India Among Top 10 Countries with AI Readiness
India is emerging as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness, highlighting its strong potential to enhance public services. The Boston Consulting Group’s report assesses AI readiness across...
India’s Oilseed Production and GMO Adoption
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) advocates for genetically modified (GMO) crops to boost oilseed production. President Sanjeev Asthana brought into light the potential increase in production...
VISION Initiative for Student Innovation Launched
The “Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network” (VISION) was recently launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. This initiative aims to empower underprivileged children through...
India Hosts Global Cooperative Conference 2024
India is set to host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference in Delhi. The event runs from November 25 to 30, 2024, and...
Candidatus Phytoplasma: New Microbe Threatens Sesame Crop Yields
Recent findings reveal a new microbe harming sesame crops in Midnapore, West Bengal, which raises concerns for farmers and the agricultural community. Sesame, known as the “Queen of...
Global Hunger Crisis Deepens Despite Food Surplus
In 2023, global hunger reached alarming levels, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported an increase in hunger since 2019, which aim of achieving Zero...
