Scientific Papaya Cultivation: A Boon for Tribal Farmers in Jharkhand Papaya, an important fruit crop in Jharkhand, has traditionally been grown in backyard gardens for household consumption. However, scientific methods of papaya cultivation have remained largely unexplored by the state’s tribal farmers. Recognizing the need to bridge this gap, the Farming System Research Centre for Hill and Plateau Region, Ranchi,
Kisan credit card Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is providing short-term credit to farmers, it’s also an excellent way to finance the purchase of agricultural machinery. Farmers can use the credit from their KCC to buy equipment like reaper attachments or power weeders. Loan Amount: Depending on the farmer’s landholding and cultivation needs, loans up to Rs. 5 lakh can be
SUB-MISSION ON AGRICULTURE MECHANIZATION (SMAM) About Scheme: Agricultural machines take an important role to increase productivity with timely and precise fieldwork. To promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power to cultivable unit area up to 2.5 kW/ha, the scheme will be implemented in all the Indian states The SMAM scheme has both centrally sponsored
FARM MACHINERY BANK SCHEME MODERN AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT About Scheme Name of the scheme – Farm Machinery Bank Scheme Launched by Government of India Launched in 2014 Types of machinery available: Tractors, ploughs, seeders, harvesters, and other equipments. Benefits: Access to machinery at affordable rates to increase the productivity of the land and ease the farmers’ lives. Objectives: Agricultural productivity: The
Breakthrough in Nitrogen Use Efficiency: New Method to Enhance Crop Yield Researchers have discovered a new method to improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) in crops by reducing nitric oxide (NO) levels, significantly enhancing nitrogen uptake in rice and Arabidopsis. This breakthrough could lead to better crop productivity and reduced fertilizer dependency, promoting sustainable agriculture. Key Findings of the Study• Conducted
India’s Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2024: Key Findings and Improvements The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), in collaboration with State Groundwater Departments, has released the ‘National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2024’, highlighting significant improvements in groundwater recharge and extraction trends across the country. Key Highlights of the 2024 Report• Total annual groundwater recharge increased by 15
Workshop on Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India Organized The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and ICAR – National Research Center on Camel, organized a stakeholder workshop on ‘Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India’ in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Objective of the WorkshopThe workshop aimed
Animal Welfare Board of India Partners with NALSAR University for Legal Training The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NALSAR University of Law to provide professional legal training to individuals supporting District Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) and State Animal Welfare Boards. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance legal
Northeast Region States Meet 2025: Boosting Fisheries Development in India The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, recently organized the ‘Northeast Region States Meet 2025’ to drive the growth of the fisheries sector in the region. During the event, the foundation for key fisheries development projects worth ₹50 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Climate Change Poses Severe Threat to India’s Paddy Production India’s rice-growing regions face increasing vulnerability to climate change, with rainfed paddy yields projected to decline by 20% by 2050 and 47% by 2080, according to a study by the National Innovation on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Key Findings on Paddy Vulnerability• Rainfed