Page-4 of Agriculture Current Affairs

Punjab Arhtiyas Advocate for Agricultural Policy Reform

January 6, 2025

Punjab’s arhtiyas, the intermediaries between farmers and buyers, are currently urging the state government to adopt the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961, as a national model. This Act has been very important in shaping Punjab’s agricultural landscape for over ..

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Adopting F-T-P Approach for Sustainable Sugar Industry

January 6, 2025

The biofuel sector is currently at important point where sustainable development, energy security, and climate action converge. The Feedstock-Technology-Product (F-T-P) approach provides a structured framework that integrates biofuels into various industries, particularly sugar. This method aligns with India’s National Policy ..

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Telangana Government Engages IIT to Study Polavaram Irrigation Project

January 6, 2025

The Telangana government has initiated a collaboration with experts from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) to assess the effects of the Polavaram irrigation project on the Godavari River. This decision follows concerns regarding the project’s impact on local ..

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What is Project VISTAAR?

January 4, 2025

IIT Madras has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare to launch Project VISTAAR. This initiative aims to enhance the agricultural extension system through digitalisation. The pilot project, known as the Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources, ..

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What is Dozer Push Mining Method?

January 4, 2025

The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has achieved milestone in the mining sector. They successfully conducted the first trial blast of the Dozer Push Mining Method in India. This innovative method integrates advanced digital technologies, aiming to ..

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Odisha Declares Unseasonal Rain a Natural Calamity

January 4, 2025

In December 2023, Odisha experienced unprecedented unseasonal rainfall, leading to crop damage. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this weather event as a natural calamity during the ‘Krushi Odisha Conclave’ in Bhubaneswar. This declaration aims to expedite compensation for farmers ..

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Kharif Rice Procurement Trends in 2024

January 3, 2025

Recently, the Kharif rice procurement landscape has shown varied results across state of Indias. Punjab and Haryana, known for their agricultural output, have reported lower procurement figures compared to previous years. Despite this, the overall Kharif rice production is projected ..

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Innovative Bacteria Combat Soil Contamination

January 3, 2025

Soil contamination poses challenge in agriculture, threatening crop health and yield. Toxic compounds hinder seed germination and plant growth. Traditional remediation methods, such as chemical treatments, often fail to provide lasting solutions. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay ..

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