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National Agricultural Export Authority, APEDA launched 186 product testing laboratories

January 20, 2020

On January 20, 2020, the APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority) has added 135 laboratories to the existing 51 laboratories. With this initiative, the total number of agricultural product testing laboratories in the country has increased to 186. ..

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The Pulses Conclave 2020 to be held in Lonavala, Maharashtra

January 9, 2020

The fifth Pulses Conclave 2020 is to be held in Lonavala, Maharashtra between February 12, 2020 and February 14, 2020. It is a biennial conference. Highlights The India Pulses and Grain Association will host the Conclave. Around 1500 stakeholders from ..

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Yoga Science Meet, Farmers Science Congress held at Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru

January 7, 2020

The Indian Science Congress was inaugurated by PM Modi on January 3, 2020. On the sidelines of the event, the Farmers Science Congress was conducted for the first time. The event also witnessed the Yoga Science Meet. Farmers Science Congress ..

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Vertical Farming: A silent Revolution in Agriculture

January 4, 2020

The current world population is 7.7 billion (April 2019). According to the United Nations, the global population is to reach 10 billion by 2050 and therefore the food production should increase by 70%. What is Vertical Farming? Vertical Farming is ..

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Agriculture Export Policy, 2018

December 7, 2018

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 with aim to double farmer’s income by 2022. Cabinet has also approved proposal for establishment of Monitoring Framework at Centre with Ministry of Commerce as nodal ..

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IFFCO inks pacts with two South Korean firms for agri-equipment and finance business

July 10, 2018

Fertiliser cooperative major IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) has entered into strategic partnership with two leading South Korean firms to explore business opportunities in agri-machinery and farm credit sectors. These two firms are LS Mtron Ltd, a South Korean ..

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Chief Ministers Subgroup constituted to Coordinate Policy approaches for Agriculture and MGNREGS

June 20, 2018

The Union Government has constituted Chief Ministers Subgroup to coordinate policy approaches for agriculture sector and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). It will submit its report within three months from its date of constitution. Composition: Chief Minister ..

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Cabinet approves Three Year Action Plan of Agricultural Education Division & ICAR Institutes

June 14, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of scheme for Agricultural Education Division and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institutes. The plan aims at strengthening and developing higher agricultural education in India. The scheme ..

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