India is hugely dependent on petroleum imports (about 90 per cent of its requirements). India with a paradigm and planned shift from petroleum fuels can leverage biofuels and bio-based chemicals and polymers, which are nearly carbon neutral, offering the best way forward for energy security, and reducing imports of petroleum.
Often asked to summarise a prepared speech in five minutes, Bharat Ratna Dr MS Swaminathan would demonstrate his innate ability to fluently explain complexities of agriculture, economics, and nutrition in easyto-understand points.
The Command Centre will show all the digital innovations being made in the field of agriculture by the ministry on a big screen.
In the sprawling landscape of Indian agriculture, where nearly two-thirds of the population depends on farming, the Union government finds itself grappling with a recurring challenge ~ the discontent of protesting farmers.
In mid-February, India and Taiwan signed an agreement on migration and mobility, enabling Indian workers to seek employment on the island.
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.
The Union minister for agriculture also urged the BIMSTEC countries to adopt a conducive agricultural food system and a healthy diet for all.
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.
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.
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.
