Proposal to Include Urea under Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Regime
Context: In its non-price policy recommendations for the Kharif crops 2023-2024 season, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has recommended that Urea should be brought under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) regime to address the problem of imbalanced nutrient usage in agriculture. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture, GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, […]
What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? While recommending […]
India: Sixth Largest Producer of Coffee
Context: According to a recent report by Statista, India ranks as the sixth largest coffee producer globally, following Brazil (the largest producer), Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Honduras. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: What is South Indian Coffee Blend? Chicory: Health Benefits: Key Points about Coffee: Coffee Varieties in India: Coffee Plantations […]
About The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
Focus: GS-III: Agriculture Why in News? Recently, The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for revision in Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for various nutrients for Rabi Season and Kharif Season 2023. About Nutrient-Based Subsidy Regime Issues Related to NBS
Drop In Prices Of Edible Oils
Context: A body of oil millers and oil seek traders in Gujarat has appealed to the central government to take measures to arrest the slide to protect Indian oilseeds producers. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agricultural Resources, Food Security), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What are its effects? About India’s […]
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 […]