Current Affair Category: Agriculture

Why in News? The Indian government plans to invest Rs 6,000 crore in promoting precision farming. This includes smart technologies like AI, IoT, and drones to optimize agricultural inputs and increase productivity while reducing environmental impact. About Precision farming: Precision farming (also known as precision agriculture) is a modern agricultural technique that uses advanced technology […]

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Key Benefits of the Clean Plant Programme (CPP): Farmers: The CPP will provide access to virus-free, high-quality planting material, leading to increased crop yields and improved income opportunities. Nurseries: Streamlined […]

Agricultural mosaics refer to landscapes where agricultural land is interspersed with other land uses, such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, or settlements. This patchwork pattern creates a diverse and complex ecosystem. Key characteristics of agricultural mosaics: Variety of land uses: A mix of farmland, forests, and other natural habitats. Complex ecosystem: Supports a wide range of […]

Ecuador, India, Kenya, Laos, Philippines, Uruguay, and Vietnam have joined forces to reduce the environmental impact of the agricultural sector Highly hazardous pesticides and plastic waste from agriculture release toxic persistent organic pollutants into the environment, also harming human health $379 million initiative will realign financial incentives to prevent the use of harmful inputs in […]

Truck farming and dairy farming are two distinct agricultural practices with significant differences in their operation, products, and impact. Let’s delve into the details: Production Focus Truck Farming: Focuses on growing high-value crops like fruits, vegetables, and flowers for a quick turnaround. These crops are typically perishable and require fast transportation to market. Dairy Farming: […]

Variable Rate Technology (VRT) is a game-changer in precision agriculture. It allows farmers to apply inputs like fertilizer, seeds, water, and even pesticides at varying rates across a field. This contrasts with the traditional “blanket application” where the same amount of input is spread uniformly. Understanding Field Variability: VRT relies on the concept of spatial […]

Precision farming, also known as precision agriculture, is a modern approach to farming that uses technology and data to optimize crop production and resource management. Benefits: Increased Yields: By precisely tailoring practices to field conditions and crop needs, precision farming can lead to higher crop yields. Reduced Costs: Optimize resource use like water, fertilizers, and […]

Fertigation is a technique that combines irrigation and fertilization in agriculture. It involves delivering dissolved fertilizers directly to the root zone of plants through an irrigation system, typically drip irrigation. Benefits: Increased Efficiency: Compared to traditional broadcasting of fertilizers, fertigation delivers nutrients directly to the roots, reducing waste and maximizing uptake by plants. Precision: Fertigation […]

Why in news? India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector witnessed growth in rural consumption in volume terms outpace urban consumption for the first time in five quarters, in the January-March period 2024. According to a report from consumer intelligence firm NIQ, rural consumption grew at a rate of 7.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q1CY24, […]

The April Month 2024 as experienced heatwaves that  was more severe than previous year. While the southern peninsular and the southeastern coast areas have been the worst affected, the northern plains are yet to experience heatwave conditions this season. The Core Heatwave Zone (CHZ) spanning central, north, and peninsular India between Gujarat and West Bengal is prone […]