Global Millets Conference Inaugurated by PM Modi On 17 April 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Millets Conference in New Delhi. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). The conference aimed to promote the cultivation and consumption…
Government to Soon Launch Seed Traceability System to Ensure Availability of Good-Quality Seeds to Farmers The Indian government is set to launch a seed traceability system to ensure the availability of good-quality seeds to farmers. The system will use a unique identification code for each seed variety, which will be stored in a central database…
IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants : Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurated IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur India’s Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated two new IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid plants at Aonla and Phulpur on 18th April 2023. These plants have been set up in collaboration with the Indian…
Plant-Based Meat Brand : Plant-Based Meat Brand “Uncrave” Signs Vir Das as Ambassador Plant-based meat has become a popular trend in recent years due to the growing concerns about animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Uncrave, a plant-based meat brand, has recently signed Vir Das, a popular comedian and actor, as its brand ambassador to promote…
Nano Urea Plant : Amit Shah Lays Foundation Stone for India’s Fifth Nano Urea Plant in Deoghar Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for India’s fifth Nano Urea plant at the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) in Deoghar, Jharkhand. Nano Urea, a new technology that reduces the use of traditional urea…
Udyan Utsav 2023: Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Amrit Udyan Open from January 31 The Rashtrapati Bhavan, one of the most iconic buildings in India, is known not only for its architectural beauty but also for its beautiful gardens. One such garden is the Amrit Udyan, which is spread over an area of 15 acres and has a…
India Among Top 3 Nations in Expanding Organic Farming in 2020 India has been ranked among the top three nations in the world in terms of expanding organic farming in 2020. According to the World of Organic Agriculture report, India is in the second spot, behind Australia and just ahead of Argentina. The report was…
Digital India Awards 2022: e-NAM Wins Platinum Award The e-National Agricultural Market (e-NAM) has been awarded the Platinum Award at the Digital India Awards 2022, which was presented during a virtual ceremony. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized the awards to recognize outstanding initiatives in the field of e-governance. The e-NAM platform…
North-East Krishi Kumbh 2023 Inaugurated by Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar The North-East Krishi Kumbh 2023 was inaugurated by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar in Imphal, Manipur. This Kumbh is a two-day event aimed at exploring and harnessing the potential of the North-East region’s agriculture and allied sectors. The Kumbh…
US Approves World’s First Honeybee Vaccine for Declining Honey Bees The United States has recently approved the world’s first-ever vaccine for honeybees. The vaccine was developed by a biotech firm called “Vineland Research and Innovation Centre” based in Ontario, Canada. The vaccine aims to protect honeybees from diseases that have been the cause of the…
