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 […]
How India’s Millets Will Benefit From The International Year of Millets
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country Mains Question Why is increasing millet consumption and production important for India? Discuss in light of the International Year of Millets in 2023. How has the Indian government taken the lead in this? The Benefits of Millets Can government policies (for […]
Honey Mission Programme
Focus: GS III: Agriculture Why in News? Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Government of India Manoj Kumar said that beekeeping is the medium of sweet revolution, more income can be earned by joining this work and distributed boxes to beekeepers under Honey Mission in village Devra. Honey Mission National Bee Board (NBB) The […]
International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023
Context: International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 kick starts with Focussed Activities being undertaken by Central Ministries, State Governments and Indian Embassies. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Millets crop: Advantages of promoting millets About International Year of Millets: Objectives: Millets under PDS Main millets states -Source: Indian Express
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Context: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods find that they reduce the need for frequent irrigation, which conserves water and energy. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: What is Regenerative Agriculture? Advantages of Regenerative Agriculture How is India promoting regenerative agriculture? -Source: Down to Earth