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CGIAR’s Strategy for Resilient Drylands 2030

December 7, 2024

Drylands support a portion of the global population, which provides livelihoods for 2.7 billion people. However, many dryland areas face degradation. CGIAR has launched the 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) to address these challenges. Background of the GSRD ..

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What is Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence?

December 5, 2024

Moravec’s paradox illustrates how AI excels at complex tasks but struggles with simple, interactive ones. This opens the door for combining human intelligence with AI, especially in agriculture. By Integrating traditional farming knowledge with AI, this Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence (HAI) ..

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Ashraya: New Farmer Service Centres Launched in Kerala

December 3, 2024

The Agriculture Department has introduced ‘Ashraya’ farmer service centres, which aim to provide digital services to farmers across the Kerala. They are an extension of the recently launched ‘Kathir’ app (short for ‘Kerala Agriculture Technology Hub and Information Repository’), which ..

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Mission Arun Himveer

December 2, 2024

The government of Arunachal Pradesh has launched ‘Mission Arun Himveer’, which aims to improve market access for agricultural and horticultural products. It was announced in Itanagar with the signing of an agreement between the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) ..

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National Seed Congress Calls for Policy Revisions

December 2, 2024

The National Seed Congress (NSC) has brought into light urgent needs in the seed sector. Experts advocate for updates to the Seeds Bill of 2004 and the Seeds Policy of 2002. These updates should reflect modern advancements and address farmer ..

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Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 Released

November 28, 2024

The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 (BAHS) was revealed on National Milk Day in New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the release of the event and featured key officials, including Ministers of State and the Secretary of ..

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Center Approves Expansion of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

November 27, 2024

The Centre has recently expanded the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), which aims to enhance community farming assets and improve post-harvest management infrastructure. The original scheme began on July 8, 2020, which faces important challenges at the grassroots level. Crop Wastage ..

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91st General Council of NCDC

November 27, 2024

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently addressed the 91st General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi. He brought into light the government’s commitment to uplift farmers through the cooperative sector. Under Prime ..

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