Agriculture for Mains

The National Cold Chain Grid in the country will connect food producing hubs to cold storage and processing industries. It […]

Basics about FPC: On the recommendations of an expert panel led by Y.K. Alagh, Centre had amended the Indian Companies

Introduction Organic Farming – is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such

Objectives: To accelerate agricultural output, develop infrastructural facilities in the villages, promote value addition, expedite the growth of agro-business, create

Main concerns: Based on the sector’s current trajectory, the demand-supply mismatch in crops is likely to hit more than 15%

What is a Soil Health card? It is a printed report card issued to farmers once in three years indicating

Factors which led to increased rural income/consumption in past few years: Good monsoons High MSPs Increased global trade in agricultural

“There is an emphasis on increasing farm productivity, but this might not always align with greater profitability for farmers.” In

Facts: Pulses production was all time high during the last 2 years in the country. Due to bumper production, Central