An overhaul of Agro-R&D is imperative for fulfilling of India’s obligations of doubling farmer’s income. Comment.

The Agriculture sector requires robust R&D to improve livelihoods, by raising yields and quality. Therefore, there is a need for the following measures: Liberalising salary structures and promotion criteria of research institutions like Indian Council for Agricultural Research. Performance based ..

Topics: GS-III: Major Crops Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of India • GS-III: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems • GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers

The negative consequences of input-intensive and unsustainable agricultural practices in India can be nullified by transitioning to Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture (LEISA). Discuss.

The Green revolution catalyzed heavy use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, as well as water. Indian food security improved, yet there has been degradation of ecology and increasing indebtedness of farmers. Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture minimizes use of inputs, ..

Topics: GS-III: Major Crops Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of India • GS-III: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems • GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers

In current scenario of increasing scarcity of water resources, the micro-irrigation can be a game changer for agriculture in India by making it more efficient, productive and sustainable. Analyse. Also enumerate various steps taken by the government to promote micro irrigation in India.

Micro-irrigation system is a modern method of irrigation by using drippers, sprinklers, foggers, etc. Micro irrigation refers to delivering water directly at the roots of the plants to minimize wastage and surface run-off. Benefits of micro irrigation: Prevents wastage of ..

Topics: GS-III: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems

Farm loan waivers are neither adequate nor recommended for promoting sustained agricultural growth. Analyze.

Farm loan waiver refers to the payment of agricultural loans by the government and exemption of farmers from doing the same. Farm loans waivers are inadequate: Only 60% of farmers take a loan from formal banks and the rest depend ..

Topics: GS-I: Poverty and Developmental Issues • GS-III: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems • GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues

Integrated water resource management can address the problems related to water in India. Discuss.

IWRM refers to managing water and land resources in an integrated manner, taking the river sub-basin as the basic unit. National water policy 2012, brought in the concept of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM). Features of IWRM: River basin as ..

Topics: GS-III: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems • GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation

Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water stress areas.

The National Watershed Project implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development is an umbrella scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana. The initiative aims to enhance the water availability in the watershed areas. Increasing Agricultural Productivity The objectives of ..

Topics: GS-III: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems