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FAO members from Europe and Central Asia reinforced their commitment to transform agri-food systems through innovation, digital technologies and sustainable practices, as well as create inclusive growth in rural areas
Europe, Central Asia call for more sustainable and innovative agriculture Read More
COVID-19 pandemic has globally impacted the lives, environment and biodiversity in many ways. Abhijit Das, PhD Scholar at ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute and Bidyut Pritom Gogoi, M.Sc. Scholar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (DRPCAU) write on the COVID-19 impacts on lives
Lessons from COVID-19 crisis with respect to biodiversity and livelihood Read More
Agriculture sector has shown great resilience during COVID-19 lockdown. And therefore, it is the time to leverage recovery opportunities. – Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Federation of Seed Industry of India writes
Leveraging economic recovery from agricultural growth Read More
Agriculture, forestry and fishing’s (AFF) contribution to India’s GDP has gone up sharply to almost 18 percent in the first quarter of 2020-21 from about 13 percent during April-June quarter of the previous fiscal
Agriculture emerges as 2nd largest contributor to India’s GDP: ASSOCHAM analysis Read More
According to the report, some of the major trends influencing the smart agriculture market size are the rapidly rising population, increasing strain on the food supply system, the growing use of new technology in agricultural products, and farmers’ growing focus on tracking livestock
Smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach US$ 29 billion by 2027: Valuates Reports Read More
Indian agrochemical industry is on the verge of a double whammy owing to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the economic activities to shut, coupled with the proposed ban on 27 generic molecules which is going to increase the input cost. Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, Insecticides (India) writes on the shift in the economy of agrochemical industry in India
Is there a double whammy for agrochemical industry in India? Read More
According to FAO, every year about 14% of the world’s food is lost before even reaching the market which is is valued at $400 billion annually. When it comes to environmental impact, food loss and waste generate 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Food loss & waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability: FAO Read More
Through partnerships with non-government organisations such as PRADAN, Sewa Bharati and CHD Group, Corteva, has claimed to have supported over 200,000 plus beneficiaries during the last few months
Corteva partners with Govt, local communities to ensure health & safety of farmers during pandemic Read More
The rise of global value chains is driven by income growth, lower trade barriers and technological advancements, which have transformed markets and trade processes, linking farmers to traders and consumers across regions and countries
Global trade in food and agricultural produce more than doubled in last two decades: FAO report Read More
The National Conference for Rabi Campaign 2020 has set a target of 301 million tonnes of foodgrain production for 2020-2021
Agriculture Minister flags off National Rabi Campaign 2020 Read More