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Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)

In Context Recently, the Union Budget has announced Rs 2,516 crore for computerisation of 63,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) over the next five years. Aim The step aims to  bring greater transparency and accountability in the operations of PACS. Also, to enable PACS to diversify their business and undertake more activities. What are PACS? […]

IFFCO Nano Urea

In News Union Home and Cooperation Minister will reach Deoghar in Jharkhand to lay the foundation stone of the IFFCO nano urea liquid fertiliser plant in Jasidih.  About IFFCO Nano Urea IFFCO Nano Urea is the only Nano fertilizer approved by the Government of India and included in the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO). It is […]

PM-KUSUM Scheme

In News The deadline for The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India by 2022, has now been pushed to 2026 due to Covid- 19. About PM-KUSUM It is a scheme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched in 2019. […]

Nano Fertilizers

In News Nano fertilizers produced by IFFCO and dairy products from Amul will be among the first few products that are expected to be exported by the first-ever National Export Co-operative Society. More about the nanofertilizers Nanotechnology in fertilizers: Nanotechnology, which utilizes nanomaterials of less than 100 nm size, may offer an unprecedented opportunity to […]

Rise in RBD Palm Oil Import

Context According to Solvent Extractor’s Association (SEA) of India, a sharp rise in the import of refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) palm oil is hurting the domestic oil refining industry. Reasons for the rise in imports of RBD palm oil Import duty difference of only 7.5% between CPO (crude palm oil) and refined oil, encouraging […]

Overutilization of Fertilizers & Worsening Nutrient Imbalance

In News The recent easing of global prices has boosted fertilizer availability and cut the subsidy bill. More about the news The easing of global fertiliser prices has enabled the following: Improvement of overall availability significantly:  No major shortage of any fertilizer has been reported during the ongoing rabi cropping season. Augmented fertiliser availability, coupled […]

Blockchain in Agriculture

In News Recently, the government plans to use the technology across all export-driven crops to increase the country’s food shipments and incentivise farmers to take up chemical-free processes. India’s natural farming could soon get a technological push through blockchain.  What is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain is a shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording […]

International Year of Millets (IYM)

In News The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM). Key Points India’s vision: It was an Indian Initiative. It is to make IYM 2023 a ‘People’s Movement’ alongside positioning India as the ‘Global Hub for Millets’. Traditional Crop: Being grown in more than 130 countries at present, Millets are […]

Regenerative Farming

In News Recently, the experience of farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods finds the reduced need for frequent irrigation which conserves water and energy.  What is Regenerative Agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that focuses on soil health. When soil is healthy, it produces more food and nutrition, stores more […]

Distorted use of fertilisers

In News Recent data from the Department of Fertilisers shows a 3.7 per cent increase in the sale of urea during April-October 2022 over the corresponding seven months of the previous year.  More about the news Issue: Two ambitious schemes of the incumbent government — Soil Health Card and mandatory neem-coating of urea — were […]