National Mission on Natural Farming
Focus: GS III: Agriculture Why in News? The Government of India has launched the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a separate and independent scheme to promote chemical-free and climate-smart agriculture. National Mission on Natural Farming Natural Farming: Significance of Natural Farming:
Ensuring Availability of Pulses in the Domestic Market
Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary directed major pulses importers to ensure that all stocks available with them are declared in a transparent manner regularly. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: What are Pulses? Sowing Area Coverage of Summer Crops: They are as follows: Agriculture Trade: India occupies a leading position in global […]
About PM-FME Scheme:
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? Ministry of Food Processing Industries recently informed that the PMFME scheme has received over 1,02,515 loan applications so far. About PM-FME Scheme: Nodal: Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI). Objectives Eligibility Milestones achieved under the PMFME Scheme One District One Product Convergence Capacity Building and Incubation Centres Seed Capital […]
Cereal Approach: On Growing Millets and Grain
Context There has never been a greater interest in millets, a class of coarse grains that are a popular staple food. Relevance GS Paper-3: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation system storage; issues of buffer stocks and food security. Mains Question How has India’s agricultural landscape […]
India’s Sugar Export
Context: India has gone from being a marginal sugar exporter five years ago to No. 2 in the world, behind only Brazil. Between 2017-18 and 2021-22, exports have soared from USD 810.9 million to USD 4.6 billion. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Sugar Industry in India: Current Status and Geographical Conditions Geographical […]
Raising Farm Income
Context: It is important to focus on the need to promote sustainable and diversified agriculture to achieve the goal of doubling farmer’s income. Relevance: GS-III Agriculture, Economic Development, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Background: Agrarian reform is required: Agriculture Sector’s Challenges India’s plan to Increase Farmers’ Income Need to refocus on doubling farm income: Government […]
Assessment Of Wheat Crop In India
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? A committee constituted by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) to monitor the situation of Wheat crop was held recently at ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal. Wheat crop: The Climate Prerequisites for wheat Soil Requirements for wheat
Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA) targets 1000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to turn direct exporters of farm produce. Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Functions: What is a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO)?
What are Pashmina Shawls?
Context: Kashmir’s famed pashmina shawls, known for centuries for their signature intricate buta or paisley patterns, got a French touch. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Agriculture and Allied sectors, GS-III: Intellectual Property Rights Dimensions of the Article: What are Pashmina Shawls and what is the history behind them? MSP for hand spun, hand woven Pashmina fixed GI […]
FSSAI Standards for Basmati Rice
Context: For the first time in India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice which will be enforced with effect from 01 August 2023. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Basmati rice: Origins: Unique Characteristics: Cultivation: Popularity: Adulteration: What are the Standards […]