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Under the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), emphasis has been given to promote micro-irrigation and water conservation in oil palm for efficient water management and judicious use of water
Facts you need to about India’s palm oil production since 2016-17? Read More
The SOP for use of drone application for crop protection covers important aspects like statutory provisions, flying permissions, area distance restrictions, weight classification, drone registration among man other related issues
CropLife India welcomes Govt’s SOP for drone application in agrochemical spraying Read More
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana scheme is operational in India from 2015-16 which focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at the farm level through micro-irrigation
India covers 59 lakh ha area with micro irrigation under PMKSY Read More
It applies innovative technologies such as high-resolution satellite data, UAV, AI, ML, sensor networks, IoT, digital photographs, handheld instruments and scientifically designed sampling plans
Migrating towards technology-based crop yield estimation Read More
Start-ups in agriculture and allied sectors in areas such as agricultural logistics, value and supply chain management, online/virtual platform, organic farming and services are supported under the programme
Things you need to know about ‘Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development’ programme Read More
“There is ample production of fertiliser and no shortage across the country” Fertilizers minister Mansukh Mandaviya assured while reviewing the status of fertiliser availability across the country
Mansukh Mandaviya assures states’ agriculture ministers on adequate fertiliser supply Read More
“We must now focus on Ecosystem-Based Agriculture, which goes beyond Integrated Farming Systems. The difference between EBA and IFS or Integrated Livelihood System is that it considers the need for a participative approach…
Need to focus on ecosystem-based agriculture for sustainable agricultural practices: Ashok Dalwai, CEO, NRAA Read More
The MoU will facilitate MoFPI and DAHD to work together to achieve the goal for income generation, sustainable development of the rural poor through the extension of benefits of various schemes to the beneficiaries
MoFPI, DAHD join hands to extend benefits of schemes to the farmers Read More
Cotton is one of the most important cash crops and plays a major role in sustaining livelihood of around 58 lakh cotton farmers and 400 to 500 lakh people engaged in related activities such as cotton processing and trade
Cabinet approves price MSP support of Rs 17,408.85 Cr for cotton seasons from 2014-15 to 2020-21 Read More
Observing that Indian agriculture is characterised by marginal and small farmers with fewer resources, Naidu highlighted the need for increasing the farmers’ income through various sources, including improved resource use efficiency
Vice President calls for harnessing artificial intelligence for agricultural development Read More