Nano DAP Experiment Reveals Yield Decline
A study by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) found that using nano diammonium phosphate (DAP) instead of traditional DAP led to a 16.1% decrease in wheat…
Agriculture Issues in India
India’s First Grain ATM Launched in Odisha
India’s first Grain ATM was launched in Odisha on August 8, 2024, under the National Food Security Programme, supported by the Annapurti initiative and developed…
PM-KUSUM Scheme – Recent Updates
The PM-KUSUM scheme, launched in 2019 to integrate solar energy into Indian agriculture, is falling short, with only 30% of its targets met as the…
Haryana All-Crops MSP Procurement
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Madras High Court Declares Section 77-A Unconstitutional
The Madras High Court has declared Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908, unconstitutional. This section, introduced through a 2022 State amendment, granted District Registrars…
India Retains Eighth Position in Global Agricultural Exports
In 2023, India retained its position as the eighth-largest exporter of agricultural products globally, with exports totaling $51 billion, down from $55 billion in 2022.…
Agristack
Agristack, introduced in India’s 2024-25 Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a digital framework to connect over six crore farmers to a formal land…
NABARD Launches Rs 750 Crore Agri-SURE Fund for Startups
Summary: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched the “Agri-SURE” fund with Rs 750 crore to boost agricultural and rural tech…
Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award 2024
Maharashtra has won the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024, announced by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee chaired by Justice P. Sathasivam. The award…
