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In order to strengthen the maize value chain in India, there is need for both government and private sector to work together under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, MP Minister Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon today said
Focus required by private & public sector for effective R&D in maize value chain: MP Minister RS Dattigaon Read More
A NABARD study has found hydroponics-grown seedlings of paddy produce tillers vigorously, recover fast, mature uniformly, and have a higher yield, use 95 percent less water, and tolerate delayed monsoon conditions well. Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, Insecticides India writes…
Is hydroponics a viable alternative for Indian farming community? Read More
A robust infrastructure and smooth financing options may foster women entrepreneurs from the rural areas who will, eventually, have the unique opportunity to voice their concerns, Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director, Insecticides India writes…
Harnessing agriculture as tool of women empowerment Read More
Large farm management is facing serious challenges globally, incorporating these strategies could make a huge difference. Santosh Shinde, COO and co-founder, FarmERP writes
Top 6 strategies to fortify large farm management and magnify productivity Read More
The 9th Global Food Security Index measures the drivers of food security through the underlying factors of food affordability, availability, quality and safety, natural resources and resilience in the region
Asia Pacific region records best performance in food affordability: Study Read More
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today emphasised the importance, in the wake of COVID-19, of continued global cooperation to find new ways to strengthen the sustainability of agri-food systems
Innovation key to feed the world in times of pandemics and climate change: FAO Read More
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu called for establishing strong lab–farm links and farmer–industry interaction to turn the farmers into ‘agri-entrepreneurs’
Future of Indian agriculture lies on tech-driven farming practices: Vice President Read More
Food security has to be examined in terms of availability, accessibility, utilisation and vulnerability. Therefore, apart from production programmes relating to bufferstocking and distribution, monitoring prices become important
10 Measures India needs to take for ensuring food security Read More
New FAO report on soil biodiversity examines the potential of soil organisms in ensuring sustainable agri-food systems and mitigating climate change
World Soil Day highlights the role of soil biodiversity in boosting food production and nutrition Read More
International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture was conceived in early 2019 when 74 Agriculture Ministers and high-level representatives from international organisations called on FAO to develop the idea
FAO’s International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture to advance farming sector Read More