PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)
Focus: GS-III Agriculture, GS-II Social Justice Why in news? Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs haired a meeting to review the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched on 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service […]
NATIONAL FISH FARMERS DAY 2020: FISH CRYOBANKS
Focus: GS-III Agriculture Why in news? On the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, a webinar was hosted by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in association with the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). National Fish Farmers day National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10th July every year in […]
KISAN CREDIT CARDS (KCC) CAMPAIGN
Focus: GS-III Agriculture Why in news? Under a special drive, the Government will provide Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies by 31st July. The Need and Details The special drive to provide KCC to 1.5 crore dairy farmers is part of the Prime Minister’s […]
60% OF FARMERS FACED LOSSES
Why in news? Despite most Farmers managing to harvest their crops despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 60% of them still faced losses, mostly related to the lockdown, according to a new survey in 12 States. Details A majority of farmers say the lockdown has hurt their preparations for the upcoming sowing season either because they cannot […]
177 NEW MANDIS INTEGRATED WITH THE E-NAM
Why in news? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched integration of 177 new mandis with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) on 11th May. This will strengthen agriculture marketing and facilitate farmers to sell their harvested produce through the online portal. e-NAM e-NAM was an innovative initiative in agricultural marketing to enhance farmers accessibility […]
INTEGRATED SOIL NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT: SOIL HEALTH CARD
Why in news? Government has called for making integrated soil nutrient management a farmers’ movement. Reviewing the progress of the Soil Health Programme Details: Major focus of the programme would be on mass awareness programme for farmers in over 1 lakh villages covering all districts of the country and setting up of village level Soil […]
SIGNIFICANT RISE IN SOWING AREA COVERAGE OF SUMMER CROPS
Why in news? Sowing Area Coverage of Summer Crops is as follows: Rice: About 34.80 lakh ha area coverage under summer rice as compared to 25.26 lakh ha during the corresponding period of last year. Pulses: About 8.77 lakh ha area coverage under pulses as compared to 5.44 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of […]
A NEW CONCERN: EARLY LOCUSTS
Why in news? On April 11-12, scientists at the Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) observed groups of desert locusts — the same destructive migratory pests currently devouring acres of maize, sorghum and wheat crops in East Africa. While locusts are seen in India as well, that is normally only during July-October and mostly as solitary insects […]
MANDIS LINKED TO E-NAM SEE 65% RISE
Why in news? COVID-19 has given a boost to e-NAM, the national digital platform for agricultural trade, with the number of connected mandis, or wholesale markets, up 65% since the lockdown, according to Agriculture Ministry data. The Centre recognised the potential of e-NAM in overcoming some of the hurdles of the lockdown, and introduced some […]
THINKING BEYOND FARM SOPS
[sops (noun, plural): A thing, given or done as a concession to appease someone, whose main concerns or demands are not being met] Agriculture is a crucial segment for inclusive development and provides stimulus to the economy, especially when it is not doing too well. Since the country has several targets and commitments to be […]