India’s H1FY25 pulses imports rise 73 per cent to $2.18 billion
Volume of imports in tur, urad, desi chickpea up during the period, says trade India’s pulses imports were up 73 per cent in value terms for the first half of current financial year. For more information click here.
Millets contain all essential nutrients: Expert
Experts at the ongoing three-day International Millets Conference at Hyderabad say the momentum the International Year of Millets provided last year should be carried forward If you eat millets, you don’t need to bother about industrial food fortification and in millets you have all the essential nutrients, such as zinc, iron, and calcium. Raj Bhandari, member […]
DronTech start-up PDRL signs MoU with Russia’s Stratus LLC
Alliance to integrate PDRL’s cutting-edge AeroGCS software with Stratus LLC’s renowned UAVProf Drone Simulator PDRL, a leading innovator in drone technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s top-tier software powerhouse, Stratus LLC, specialising in unmanned aviation technology. This strategic alliance will integrate PDRL’s cutting-edge AeroGCS software with Stratus LLC’s renowned UAVProf Drone Simulator, creating an unparalleled synergy to reshape drone operations in […]
How e-drones are enhancing irrigation efficiency in drought-prone areas
Advancements are extending the operational range of these devices, making them an even more valuable tool for farmers Droughts have always posed a significant challenge to agriculture, affecting crop yields and the livelihoods of farmers in regions where water resources are scarce. As climate change exacerbates drought conditions, the need for innovative, efficient irrigation solutions […]
IRRI launches new set of 130 sequenced rice varieties
The institute provided a link on its website to raise a request to get access to the seeds The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), which is based out of the Philippines, has announced the launch of a ‘Released Variety Panel’ that comprises over 130 sequenced rice varieties. “The seed is available upon request by scientists […]
Apeda’s revised guidelines on organic products ready, to help raise exports
India’s organic exports rise by 30% in 2023-24, with revised guidelines under NPOP to enhance transparency and certification process India’s organic products exports, after dipping from a high of over $900 million in 2020-21, has started picking up this year with 30 per cent jump so far, said Apeda (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export […]
India sugar crop woes create opportunity for Al Khaleej refinery
t output at its sugar refinery this year, its MD said. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Dubai’s Al Khaleej Sugar aims to lift output at its sugar refinery this year, with competition from India curtailed by bad weather in the South Asian country, its MD said on Tuesday. Jamal Al Ghurair said on the […]
IMD watch for low-pressure area over Lakshadweep in run-up to North-East monsoon
Predecessor S-W monsoon may exit more areas during next 2-3 days, clearing ground for reversal of winds Withdrawal of south-west monsoon has paused along Nautanwa and Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh); Panna, Narmadapuram and Khargone (Madhya Pradesh); Nandurbar (Maharashtra); and Navsari on Tuesday morning as India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared a watch for a low-pressure area over Lakshadweep and adjoining Arabian Sea […]
Shivraj assures reforms in Fasal Bima scheme and more power to States on deciding farm schemes
The minister avoided the key demand of the farmers about the legal guarantee of the minimum support price (MSP), according to Rampal Jat, the national president of Kisan Mahapanchayat. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is believed to have assured a group of farmers that the government will examine their demand for a review of the flagship […]
A greener tomorrow: How nanoparticles are helping plants fight environmental stressBreaking agri barriers: UP to boost grape cultivation
The agricultural sector faces major challenges from climate change, such as increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and soil degradation, all of which jeopardise food security for a rapidly growing global population. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures and heavy metal contamination account for major crop losses, with drought alone responsible for approximately 70 per […]