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Horticulture in India

In News Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has provided an enhanced allocation of Rs. 2250 crore for 2021-22 for the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture It is a centrally sponsored scheme. The Centre contributes 60 per cent of the total outlay for developmental programmes […]

Special Kharif Strategy 2021

In News The Ministry of Agriculture has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the upcoming Kharif season with an aim to attain self-sufficiency in the production of pulses.  Rationale Behind The Move  India is still importing around 4 lakh tonnes of pulses to meet its demand.  This special programme will increase the production […]

Crop Diversification

In News Recently,  Agriculture economists recommended Crop Diversification for Indian Agriculture Sector. About  Crop Diversification Crop diversification refers to the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular farm taking into account the different returns from value-added crops with complimentary marketing opportunities. It refers to the crops, crop sequences and […]

‘Large Area Certification’ Scheme

In News The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs. About The Government of India has certified 14,491 ha of such area under Car Nicobar and Nancowry group of islands in UT of A&N Islands.  This area becomes the […]

Rebooting Opium Strategy

In News Recently, the Central government has decided to rope in the private sector to commence production of concentrated poppy straw from India’s opium crop. Background Two cultivation trials were conducted by two private firms in the crop years of 2017-18 and 2018-19. One of the firms purchased poppy straw of locally cultivated crops to […]

First Ever Virtual Trade Fair

In News Recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has organised the first ever Virtual Trade Fair to boost export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products. Rationale Behind the Step Because of COVID19 related restrictions on physical travel and trade, APEDA has initiated the concept of VTF for sustaining […]