Page-9 of Agriculture Current Affairs

CSR’s Role in Sustainable Indian Agriculture

November 14, 2024

India has been a pioneer in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) since 2013. The Companies Act mandates CSR contributions, impacting social development. Over Rs 1.84 lakh crore has been disbursed from 2014 to 2023. Agriculture, vital for the economy and employment, ..

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Indian Tobacco Board Promotes Export Growth

November 13, 2024

The Tobacco Board of India (TBI) is actively promoting Indian tobacco in international markets. The focus is on the Middle East, particularly the UAE. This initiative aims to enhance the income of Indian farmers by branding unmanufactured tobacco. Export Categories ..

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State of Food and Agriculture 2024 Report

November 12, 2024

Recent findings from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlight staggering hidden costs within global agrifood systems. The study estimates these costs at approximately $12 trillion annually, with 70% linked to unhealthy diets. This has important implications for public health ..

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NAWO-DHAN: New Horticulture Agribusiness Initiative

November 11, 2024

The Agriculture department is initiating a pilot project under the NAWO-DHAN scheme. This project aims to enhance horticulture agribusiness. It targets land owners and cultivators who have shown interest. An expression of interest (EoI) was released in October. So far, ..

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Indian Farmers Faced $120 Billion Implicit Tax Due

November 9, 2024

In 2023 farmers encountered important financial challenges due to government policies. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported an implicit taxation of $120 billion on Indian agriculture. This figure is the highest among 54 countries surveyed. The Government ..

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India Achieves WOAH Reference Laboratory Status

November 9, 2024

India’s Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has made important strides in animal health. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Equines (ICAR-NRC Equine) has been designated as a World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Reference Laboratory for ..

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Paddy Procurement Crisis in Punjab

October 26, 2024

On October 2024, paddy harvesting in Punjab has slowed. Despite favourable weather, about 90% of the procured crop remains stuck in mandis (grain markets). Private rice millers are refusing to store government paddy, exacerbating the situation. Without immediate intervention, conditions ..

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New Orchid Species Discovered in Assam – Current Updates (October, 2024)

October 23, 2024

A new orchid species, Crepidium assamicum, has been discovered in Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. This finding enriches the biodiversity of orchids globally. The discovery was made by Khyanjeet Gogoi and Dr. Jintu Sharma, who have dedicated over a decade to ..

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