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This is the assessment of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from total activities in the sector, from pre-harvesting to marketing, by converting it into CO2 equivalent
India’s carbon footprint from marine fisheries is much lower than global level: Study Read More
The programme acknowledges that all 17 SDGs are interconnected and addresses challenges across a broad range of goals, from no poverty and zero hunger to good health, gender equality and climate action
FAO and SEED inaugurate SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme for innovators Read More
The proposal to decentralise storage will go a long way in controlling the post-harvest losses and also it will be an enabler as well as a catalyst for increasing farmers’ returns
Budget 2023: Would post-harvest management and food processing get a boost? Read More
The partnership will look into innovation opportunities in the present scenario of experiencing a rise in extreme temperatures, floods, and droughts, as well as changes to the monsoon system
DA&FW, DIL Chicago sign MoU to harness innovation for improving food security & addressing climate change Read More
Agricultural activities such as rice cultivation and livestock farming are major sources of methane emissions in India. Methane is a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide
India needs low-cost solutions to control methane emission through livestock: ICCSA chief Read More
If specific crops are identified and targeted for improvement, the seed industry will be very happy to collaborate with ICAR and the government on this, Ram Kaundinya writes
How does the seed industry see the Union Budget 2023-24? Read More
The Economic Survey 2022-23 says investment in the sector must be encouraged through an affordable, timely and inclusive approach to credit delivery
Economic Survey 2022-23: Private investment in agriculture increases, but the sector needs more Read More
The government should support the creation of an open ag ecosystem that acts as a public data library wherein all parties can share and access information and insights, Dhruv Sawhney writes…
Union Budget should give focus on digital agriculture, climate-smart farming and market linkage Read More
In commemoration of the International Year of Millets 2023, FAO is collaborating with partners to realise millets’ tremendous potential as affordable foods that can contribute to healthy diets and a healthy environment
FAO Feature: 6 reasons to take millets to the market! Read More
The Union Budget 2023–24 is expected to emphasise private sector investment in helping farmers protect their crops from the effects of climate change
Union Budget 2023: Agriculture sector expects an enabling and future-ready ecosystem – Part 2 Read More