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AgroPolicy

PAU unveils nutrient-rich crop and vegetable varieties

Punjab Agricultural University has also identified wild rice accession with high grain protein and genetic stocks with high iron content Punjab, the granary of India, has come up with offerings…

Over 6 lakh farmers from 11 states receive payments for wheat crop sold at MSP

Government procures 64.7 LMT of wheat worth Rs 12,800 Cr against target of 427 LMT Shudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, has recently addressed the media virtually on…

India holds national dialogue on UN Food Systems Summit 2021

Several game changing ideas for reimagining India’s Agriculture like agro- climate based farming, agro-ecology based farming, farmers owned and managed value chain systems were discussed.  The United Nations Secretary-General has…

Centre, Microsoft India announce pilot project in India to boost farmers’ income, reduce input costs

PM Modi has laid great emphasis on the use of modern technologies in the farming sector Union Ministry of Agriculture and Microsoft India has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding…

Oregon State University releases new antioxidant-rich purple tomato

The plant is a semi-determinate variety, meaning the tomatoes tend to ripen at about the same time, making it timely for preserving.    The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight…

Bayer, NITI Aayog’s AIM to collaborate in promoting agri-tech innovations

The SoI will span the promotion of science education, advancing digital solutions and agri-tech to strengthen supply chains    Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has collaborated with Bayer, a…

Govt launches e-marketplace platform e-SANTA to connect aqua farmers with buyers  

It will enhance quality levels, traceability of fish and provide new options for aqua farmers   Piyush Goyal, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, has virtually inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace…

NCDC secures Rs 600 Cr loan from Deustsche Bank  

FPOs would be able to access easier credit and market through the NCDC agreements with ICC and Deutsche Bank   The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has secured Rs 600…

ICAR holds virtual symposium on ‘Advances in Plant Biotechnology & Genome Editing’

The Symposium was aimed at advanced biotechnological applications, including CRISPR/Cas based Genome Editing Technology The ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi, Jharkhand in association with the prestigious Plant Tissue Culture…

PAU to establish Agro-Processing Centre in Ludhiana    

Proposed agro processing centre will act as a bench mark for the rural youth and progressive farmers of the state.    The Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Dr Baldev…

IFFCO to maintain old selling price for 11.26 LMT DAP/Complex fertilisers during Kharif 2021

The companies have been advised to continue the movement of fertilisers so as to achieve the desired level of pre-positioning before the peak phase of the Kharif season. To assess…

Centre appoints TAFE CMD as PSEB Chairperson

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved her appointment as the Chairperson of PESB for a period of 3 years from the date of assumption of charge   TAFE…

IIT Kharagpur’s new Betel leaf oil extraction tech to revolutionise output for industrial use

About 10-20 ml of essential oil can be extracted by one person a day using an extractor in three shifts, while the oil commands a price of between Rs 30,000…

SAARC Agri Council holds virtual meeting on Water Management for Sustainable Crop Production in South Asia  

Around 14 country experts from 7 member states of SAARC namely – India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan participated in the meeting   A Virtual Regional Consultation…

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