Page-9 of Agriculture Current Affairs

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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What is National Agriculture Code?

October 5, 2024

What is National Agriculture Code? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is developing a new set of guidelines called the National Agriculture Code (NAC). This is similar to the existing national codes used for buildings and electrical systems, but specifically ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Two Umbrella Schemes for Agriculture

October 5, 2024

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an important change in how agricultural schemes are managed in India. This change aims to simplify the existing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) by combining them into two main umbrella programs: ..

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New Turmeric Cousin Discovered in Nagaland’s Ungma Village

September 9, 2024

During a field trip to Nagaland, researchers found a new species of plant closely related to turmeric. This new species, named Curcuma ungmensis, was discovered near the village of Ungma and has now been published in the scientific journal Phytotaxa. ..

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AgriSURE Fund Empowers Startups Supporting Indian Farmers

September 4, 2024

The Indian government has launched the AgriSURE Scheme, an important initiative designed to support agricultural start-ups and rural businesses. This scheme is essential for strengthening India’s agricultural sector, which plays a vital role in the country’s economy. What is the ..

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AIM Invites Applications for Australia-India Agritech Program

August 20, 2024

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has opened applications for Indian and Australian startups and small businesses to join the climate-smart Agritech group of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) accelerator. This program is designed to help businesses ..

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What is Krishi-DSS Digital Geospatial Platform?

August 19, 2024

The Indian government introduced the Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS), a digital platform designed to manage agricultural data across the country, on August 16 2024. This tool provides a wide range of information, including satellite images, weather data, and soil health ..

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New Orchid Species Discovered in Sikkim

August 17, 2024

A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not open its flowers, a rare trait among orchids, making it the first ..

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New Plant Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh Sanctuary

July 22, 2024

Researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new plant species, Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii, in the Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh. This find brings attention to the area’s wide range of plants and animals. Species Overview The newly ..

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