Sustainable agriculture
CGIAR’s Strategy for Resilient Drylands 2030
Drylands support a portion of the global population, which provides livelihoods for 2.7 billion people. However, many dryland areas face degradation. CGIAR has launched the 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) to address these challenges. Background of the GSRD ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
FAO Supports India’s Fishing Sector Adaptation
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is assisting India in addressing climate change impacts on aquaculture. Manuel Barange, the FAO’s Fisheries & Aquaculture Division Director, brought to light the need for policy changes to support small fishing businesses. He spoke ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
CSR’s Role in Sustainable Indian Agriculture
India has been a pioneer in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) since 2013. The Companies Act mandates CSR contributions, impacting social development. Over Rs 1.84 lakh crore has been disbursed from 2014 to 2023. Agriculture, vital for the economy and employment, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Methane Emissions and Climate Change Concerns
Methane emissions are rising rapidly, and this trend poses an important threat to climate change mitigation efforts. Scientists and policymakers are calling for immediate action. Nearly 160 countries have committed to reducing methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K
The Government of India recently issued an order to boost sustainable agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, a project called “Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K” will be implemented in the Union Territory. The project ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
World Pulses Day, 2023
The United Nations and several other international organizations and countries celebrate World Pulses Day on February 10. The main objective of the celebration is to increase awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses. Also, the day aims to promote the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
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 Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) is a special decision under the United ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Union Agriculture Minister attends the Eighth Session of Governing Body of Seed Treaty
The eight-session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) is being held in Rome, Italy from 11-16 November 2019. ITPGRFA was adopted by the Thirty-First Session of the Conference of the Food ..
Rajasthan Launches Prachar Rath to Promote Organic Farming
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Lal Chand Kataria flagged off a Prachar Rath to promote organic and zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) among the farmers. Prachar Rath The initiative aims to build awareness among the farmers about organic and ZBNF which reduces agricultural input ..
Organic Content in Soil
Owing to the efforts under the Green Revolution wherein farmers adopted modern inputs and technology to increase production, India successfully avoided the spectre of food shortages. But this came at a cost in the form of overexploitation of natural resources, ..