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Field Studies Find Nano Urea Failing to Match Conventional Fertilizers in Crop Yields

January 4, 2024

A two-year Punjab Agricultural University trial discovered paddy and wheat harvests declined substantially from nano urea usage versus normal nitrogen fertilizers, contradicting tall corporate claims. Understanding Nano Urea Nano urea launched by cooperative IFFCO in 2021 comes in 500 ml ..

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Tur Dal Procurement Portal

January 4, 2024

Furthering Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a multilingual portal enabling direct procurement of tur dal from registered farmers by government agencies at competitive rates. The platform aims to boost domestic ..

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Government Adds 34 Lakh Farmers Back to PM-KISAN Scheme

December 29, 2023

The Indian government has re-enrolled 34 lakh farmers under its PM-KISAN program after numbers dropped over 20% from peak levels in 2022. This comes amidst a nationwide yatra to saturate coverage. PM-KISAN Benefits and Eligibility The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman ..

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Dr P. Indira Devi Conferred Prestigious ISAE Fellow 2023 Title

December 27, 2023

Dr P. Indira Devi, an eminent agricultural economist from Kerala, has been conferred the distinguished title of ISAE Fellow 2023 by the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE). This recognition highlights her trailblazing contributions spanning over three decades in the ..

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Jute Corporation of India Launches ‘Paat-Mitro’ App for Jute Farmers

December 22, 2023

The Jute Corporation of India took a significant step toward supporting jute farmers by launching the ‘Paat-Mitro’ app. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the app, which aims to provide essential knowledge to farmers for optimal jute cultivation and ..

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NCRB Data on Farmer Suicides

December 5, 2023

The year 2022 witnessed a distressing surge in farmer suicides across India, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), released on December 4, 2023. The grim statistics reveal a 3.7% increase in such cases, with ..

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Unprecedented Pest Infestation Devastates Paddy Crops in Assam

November 23, 2023

Continuous warm temperatures in Assam have been identified as a key factor behind a severe pest infestation that has wreaked havoc on approximately 28,000 hectares of paddy crops across at least 15 districts. The affected crops, on the verge of ..

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Climate Risks for Women in Agri-Food Systems: Hotspot Map Highlights Vulnerability

November 20, 2023

A new hotspot map, developed by an international team of researchers, reveals that women engaged in agri-food systems in Africa and Asia, including India, face the highest climate risks. The map, ranking 87 countries based on climate change threats to ..

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