Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket
Gene editing due to its precision, ease of application and potential can contribute towards increased crop productivity, food and nutritional…
Raw jute MSP hiked by Rs 250 to Rs 4,750 a quintal for 2022-23 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2022-23 season.…
Nagaland introduces schemes for farmers and entrepreneurs
Presenting the budget for 2022-23 on Tuesday, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio announced three new schemes, namely the Chief Minister’s Microfinance Initiative, Target Champion…
Supreme Court – appointed panel wants MSP purchases capped, limited to rice and wheat
The Supreme Court-appointed committee, which reviewed the now-repealed three controversial farm laws, has called for an end to open-ended procurement…
Centre dedicated to present improved forms of Seeds & Fertilizers to farmers: Kailash Chaudhary
Kailash Chaudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, stated that having authentic and quality seeds is critical for…
Cattle manure biochar could offset earthworm greenhouse gas emissions in forest soil
As two important greenhouse gases, about 20% and 62% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions originate…
Ireland unveils €12mn crop-growing scheme as Ukraine war hits supply
Ireland, best-known for its grass-fed beef and dairy, has launched a €12mn crop cultivation scheme to boost grain production as…
Tamil Nadu to form two millet special zones to encourage cultivation
Tamil Nadu government will form two millet special zones to encourage millet cultivation by the farmers in the state, said…
PAU suggests 8 new varieties of rice, other crops
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has produced and endorsed eight new rice, cotton, maize, mash, and fodder varieties for general…
Skill training programme to be hosted by ICAR-KVK to promote stingless beekeeping
Farmers in the area were encouraged to undertake beekeeping as a source of income because stingless bee honey is said…