The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda launched the “Kisan Rakshak Helpline 14447 and Portal”, “Agri-Insurance Sandbox Framework Platform SARTHI” and “Learning Management System (LMS) Platform”, under the central government’s “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) scheme. The initiatives are focused on reducing the risks like crop failures…
India, the world’s second-largest sugarcane producer is about to witness a sharp rise in sugarcane production this year, thanks to the unseasonal monsoon that has helped the millers increase their yield per hectare. The production has been expected to reach 305 lakh tonnes in 2024 from 291.50 tonnes(1) in 2023. The surge was particularly observed…
India has been one of the world’s largest cotton producers for many years. However, this year, it saw a sharp decline in cotton production, plunging to a 15-year low. Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which had estimated cotton production to reach 360 lakh bales in 2022-23 has significantly reduced the number to merely 294.10 lakh…
Accumulation of waste products in any business is mandatory. It becomes a challenge to manage that waste and maintain the ecosystem. The agricultural sector is no exception. Along with the production of various food products, fibers, and raw materials, it also generates lots of waste material. This waste becomes a burden for farmers, and it…
In modern times, where we are developing at a fast pace, things need to be changed accordingly. With rapid urbanization, new innovative ideas are coming up. As some traditional techniques and methods don’t fit with the current circumstances. One such biggest innovation that’s proving to be very significant in comparison to challenging traditional agriculture methods…
