Government unveils guidelines for seaweed imports to boost coastal economy
The move comes as India targets ambitious seaweed production of 1.12 million tonnes by 2025 under its flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme. The Ministry of Fisheries announced new guidelines for live seaweed imports on Friday, aiming to address seed shortages in its growing seaweed industry and boost coastal economies. For more information click here.
Sustainable farming and its economic imperative
With India’s changing agriculture landscape and at threshold of a new era of economic development, sustainable farming emerges as a vital instrument to ensure food security, environmental conservation, and economic prosperity Sustainable farming has been a prevalent practice for centuries, its origin can be found in ancient civilisations. The Harappan civilisation popularised the practices of […]
What is it in the Digital Farm Mission?
The mission must improve digital services delivery and the digital capacity of smallholder farmers The recently launched Digital Farm Mission (DFM), with an outlay of ₹2,817 crore, accounting for about 20 per cent of the total investment, ₹14,235 crore, is undoubtedly a welcome move to improve productivity, resilience of farming systems and attain environmental sustainability. […]
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 […]