Agriculture Current Affairs

Sustainable Agriculture and Tribal Communities in India

February 19, 2025

India has made strides in promoting sustainable agriculture over the past decade. The focus on organic farming has intensified, with terms like zero-budget farming and chemical-free practices increasingly featured in government policies. This shift has resulted in remarkable growth in ..

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Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccine Biolumpivaxin Approved

February 12, 2025

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) poses threat to cattle health and the dairy industry in India. The recent approval of Biolumpivaxin, a vaccine developed by Biovet, marks a very important moment in combating this disease. This vaccine is notable for being ..

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Potash Mining Prospects in Punjab and Rajasthan

February 10, 2025

Recent developments have brought into light the potential for potash mining in Punjab and Rajasthan. The Punjab Mining Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal announced plans to explore potash reserves in Fazilka and Sri Muktsar Sahib districts. These reserves were identified through ..

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Ranikhet Disease Outbreak in Panchkula

February 7, 2025

Recent reports indicate a severe outbreak of Ranikhet disease in poultry farms located in Barwala and Raipur Rani, Panchkula. Approximately 150,000 chickens have died in the past week. This outbreak raises concerns reminiscent of the 2006 epidemic, where poultry farms ..

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New Fungal Disease Threatens Ginger Crops in Karnataka

February 6, 2025

In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode discovered a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu, Karnataka. The disease, caused by the pathogen Pyricularia spp., poses threat to ginger cultivation. This is the ..

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Nematode Management

February 5, 2025

Plant parasitic nematodes are becoming threat to agriculture in India. Recent discussions among over 100 agricultural scientists at a symposium in Goa brought into light the annual crop losses due to these pests, estimated at ₹25,000 crore. Experts emphasised the ..

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Mission for ELS Cotton Promotion

February 5, 2025

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a five-year mission aimed at improving productivity and sustainability in cotton farming. A key focus of this initiative is the promotion of Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton varieties. This move is ..

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Current Status of India’s Reservoirs and Agriculture

January 31, 2025

India’s agricultural landscape faces challenges due to declining reservoir levels. The Agriculture Ministry is monitoring the situation closely. Recent data indicates drop in water storage across the country. This decline is particularly evident in northern and eastern regions. However, the ..

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