Agriculture Current Affairs

Kisan Kavach: India’s First Anti-Pesticide Bodysuit Launched

December 18, 2024

The Kisan Kavach, India’s pioneering anti-pesticide bodysuit, was recently revealed by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, and aims to protect farmers from the adverse effects of pesticides. The launch aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to integrating science and ..

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New Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS)

December 18, 2024

The Government of India has launched a new Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to support small farmers, introduced by Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, which allocates ₹1,000 crore to facilitate easier access to loans for small and marginal ..

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RBI Raises Collateral-Free Loan Limit for Farmers to ₹2 lakh

December 16, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free loans available to farmers. This change, effective from January 1, aims to support small and marginal farmers facing escalating farming costs. New Loan Limit Details ..

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Malwa Canal Project

December 16, 2024

The Malwa Canal project in Punjab, Proposed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has sparked debate due to its environmental implications, as it aims to enhance agricultural productivity in southern Punjab with a 150-km canal, the first major irrigation initiative since ..

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India Boosts Agriculture with New Initiatives

December 11, 2024

The Government of India has recently launched several programs aimed at revitalizing the agriculture sector, which focus on enhancing farm production, increasing farmer incomes, and promoting sustainable practices. The Union Cabinet’s approval puts stress on the commitment to agricultural improvement. ..

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Moths Hear Plant Sounds to choose Egg-Laying Spot: New Study

December 11, 2024

Recent research reveals that moths can hear sounds produced by plants, conducted by a team of 17 Israeli researchers, was published last month. It explores how female moths use plant sounds to determine where to lay their eggs. The findings ..

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Farmer IDs: Gujarat Leads in Digital Farmer Identification

December 9, 2024

In September 2024, Gujarat initiated the Digital Agriculture Mission and introduced “Farmer IDs” for 25% of its farmers. It is an advancement toward a digital agriculture ecosystem, part of the Government of India’s Agri Stack programme. What is a Farmer ..

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RuTAG 2.0 Annual Review Meeting Highlights

December 9, 2024

The first annual review meeting of Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 occurred on December 5-6, 2024, at SKUAST in Srinagar, Kashmir. The meeting aimed to assess the progress and future directions of rural technology initiatives. IoT-Enabled Fertigation System Prof. ..

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