How are crops procured? – UPSC Prelims
How are crops procured? Objective: The Government policy of procurement of Food Grains has broad objectives of ensuring MSP to the farmers […]
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Agriculture for Prelims
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Wheat Crop in India – UPSC Prelims
Wheat Crop in India: Suitable Conditions: Wheat is a rabi crop that requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the
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Sugarcane Crop in India – UPSC Prelims
Sugarcane Crop in India: Suitable Conditions: Temperature: Between 21-27°C with hot and humid climate. Rainfall: Around 75-100 cm. Soil Type: Deep rich loamy
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Palm Oil – UPSC Prelims
Palm Oil: Palm oil is currently the world’s most consumed vegetable oil. It is used extensively in the production of detergents,
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Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana) – UPSC Prelims
Seed Village Programme: It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in 2014-15. The programme is a key component
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National Beekeeping & Honey Mission – UPSC Prelims
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission(NBHM) National Beekeeping & Honey Mission(NBHM) was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare as
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Saffron Cultivation – UPSC Prelims
Saffron: Saffron is a plant whose dried stigmas (thread-like parts of the flower) are used to make saffron spice. Saffron cultivation is believed
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Natural Farming – UPSC Prelims
What is Natural Farming? Natural Farming can be defined as “chemical-free farming and livestock-based”. It is a diversified farming system
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Jhum Cultivation – UPSC Prelims
Jhum Cultivation is also known as shifting cultivation. It is a slash-and-burn agricultural practice that is widely practiced among the
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Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog – UPSC Prelims
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) Rastriya Kamdhenu Aayog is an agency under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal