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National Agriculture Code (NAC)

Santhosh Kumar 09/10/2024

The National Agriculture Code (NAC), developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), aims to create standardized guidelines for improving agricultural practices across India. The NAC will cover areas such as crop selection, land preparation, irrigation, and sustainable farming methods, promoting efficiency and safety. This initiative addresses gaps in agricultural regulation, helping farmers adopt modern technologies like IoT and sustainable practices. Expected to be finalized by 2025, the NAC will be tested on Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farms (SADF), providing hands-on learning to promote the adoption of these new standards.

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