Agriculture

Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR): TAR-WATTAR Technique

Context: Principal agronomist at Punjab Agricultural University(PAU), Ludhiana headed the development of the ‘Tar-wattar’ DSR technology to reduce water usage....

Overview of Chilies and Their Impact

Context: Food safety authorities in Denmark have issued a recall for three varieties of spicy instant noodles from South Korea...

APEDA Facilitates Export of MD 2 Pineapples

Context: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated first consignment of MD 2 pineapples to United Arab...

India’s SECI Seeks Long-Term Green Ammonia Supply

Context: State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has recently issued a tender to select eligible suppliers for the supply...

State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 Report

Context: As per the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 report by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), for...

Crops in India

Context: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the...

Fruit Juice

Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators (FBOs)...

National Coordination Committee for World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan Holds First Meeting

Context: National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the World’s largest grain storage plan holds its first meeting in Delhi.  ...

Every Rupee invested in agri research yields Rs. 13.85: Study

Context: A recent working paper has revealed that every rupee invested in agricultural research yields a return of Rs. 13.85...