Tag: Agriculture
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Himachal departments told to be prepared for drought-like situation
State chief secretary reviewed the damages and loss caused to agriculture and horticulture due to scanty snow and rain throughout the state.
February 28, 2023 -
The sublime work of BV Doshi
Prof. Doshi's work occupies a seminal position in the iconic works of modern architecture. Though he worked with Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, both towering and influential architects of the modern movement in architecture, his work has an inventive quality that does not conform to any particular style and strikes a deep personal connect with the people inhabiting them and their culture.
February 5, 2023 -
Agriculture infrastructure fund crosses Rs 30,000-cr mark of capital mobilisation
Within two-and-a-half years of the implementation of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), the scheme has mobilized more than Rs 30,000 crore for projects in the agriculture infrastructure sector with a sanctioned amount of Rs 15,000 crore under AIF.
January 23, 2023 -
Experts bat for crop diversification to deal with climate change
They were participating in a workshop organized at Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF) at Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
December 30, 2022 -
COP27 focuses on how world will feed eight billion people
Four initiatives -- Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST), Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace (CRSP), Decent Life for a Climate Resilient Africa, and Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) -- will urgently address the transformation of agrifood systems.
November 13, 2022 -
Tomar calls on BIMSTEC nations to evolve regional strategy on farming
The Union minister for agriculture also urged the BIMSTEC countries to adopt a conducive agricultural food system and a healthy diet for all.
November 10, 2022 -
Dairy can transform lives of farmers: Experts at CII Agro Tech
Sustainable dairy and livestock management practices were the subjects of an engaging discussion as part of a special conference at the CII Agro Tech 2022 on Saturday.
November 5, 2022 -
The decline in agricultural yield and its consequence
In the era of globalisation Indian agriculture will face increasing competition. During the initial period of the Green Revolution agricultural extension played a crucial role in carrying the message to the various states.
October 23, 2022 -
Okra crop export opportunities explored at GORT ’22
The Global Okra Round Table (GORT) was organized by Advanced Training in Plant Breeding & Research (ATPBR), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), at AP Sinde Auditorium, at NASC Complex on October 10.
October 11, 2022 -
Home Secretary chairs meeting with Telangana, AP senior officials over unsettled matters of Reorganisation of AP Act 2014
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting with senior officials of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over unsettled matters of the Reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh Act 2014.
September 27, 2022 -
Global food supply faces fresh turmoil with rice prices set to climb
Food supply, already squeezed by shortages in wheat, corn and cooking oils, is at risk of even more disruption, this time from the rice market. India is clamping down on exports of the staple for half the world's population, with the market's focus now turning to the capacity of other major producers including Thailand and Vietnam to fill the gap.
September 12, 2022 -
Farmers must ensure responsible agriculture
When farmers participate in production with standard processes, their products will be consumed by large corporations and businesses at higher prices.
August 31, 2022 -
Government to bring model by-laws to govern all farm cooperatives
Calling the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) pillars of the cooperative movement, Union Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah advocated strengthening of the PACS by diversifying them into various other activities.
August 12, 2022 -
All eyes on the President’s management of food shocks
While the government’s inclination for importation has been blamed for the lackluster performance, there are other major factors at play that have influenced agricultural production.
July 21, 2022 -
Broad strokes for the future
Under his presidency, Marcos Jr. highlighted that food sufficiency will get preferential treatment, elating various agricultural groups that had criticized the import policy of the previous administration.
July 6, 2022 -
How heat waves hit women farmers
As the crops fail more often, the men take contracts for migrant work, handing over papers and passports to recruiters who organise travel to nearby cities or faraway countries.
July 2, 2022 -
Farmers must benefit
If agriculture is identified as the main advantage of the country, other entities must rely on that advantage to develop.
July 1, 2022