Page-14 of Agriculture Current Affairs

What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

October 14, 2022

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

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IFC’s Global Food Security Platform

October 8, 2022

International Finance Corp. (IFC) has launched Global Food Security Platform to strengthen the private sector’s ability to respond to food crisis and boost food production. Key facts The World Bank’s private sector arm, IFC, launched the Global Food Security Platform ..

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IARI Basmati Varieties

October 3, 2022

The IARI has organized Kisan Sampark Yatra from September 27 to 29 this year to get feedback on the 3 new varieties of IARI Basmati varieties. Key facts The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) sought feedback on the 3 new ..

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State of Gender Equality and Climate Change in South Asia and the HKH Region

September 30, 2022

“State of Gender Equality and Climate Change in South Asia and the HKH Region” report was released by the ICIMOD on September 29, 2022. Key findings The newly released report assessed the state of gender equality and climate change in ..

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India exports first contingent of plant-based meat products

September 24, 2022

The APEDA has facilitated the export of first contingent of plant-based meat products under vegan food category from Gujarat to California, US. Key facts Vegan food products are highly popular in the developed countries because of their rich fibre, high ..

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Convergence Portal between AIF, PMFME scheme & PMKSY

September 23, 2022

A convergence portal was jointly launched by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to increase the potential of India’s agriculture and food processing sector. Key facts The convergence portal brings together ..

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First Advance Estimates of production of major kharif crops

September 22, 2022

The Central government has released the first-ever advance estimates of production of major Kharif crops. Key facts The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the advance estimates of production of major Kharif crops for 2022-23. The recently released ..

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9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

September 19, 2022

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the 9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, which is being held in New Delhi from September 19 ..

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