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Oilseed & Palm Oil Production
About The Government of India launched two major missions to achieve self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oil production. The National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) was approved on 3 October 2024, with a target of increasing oilseed production to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030–31. It promotes high-quality seeds, farmer training, demonstrations and improved oil-processing infrastructure. The National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in A
Sep 283 min read


Agricultural Road Maps Based on Agro-Climatic Condition
Initiated in: Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Prepared by: ICAR, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, ICAR Institutes, State Governments, State Agricultural Universities & experts. Planning basis: Agro-climatic conditions, natural resources, climate resilience, technology & farmers’ needs. Key focus: Improve productivity, profitability & resource-use efficiency in agriculture and allied sectors. Policy role
Sep 261 min read


NBA releases ₹8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing States
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹8.22 crore in August 2026 to research bodies and regional boards under an Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism. ₹8.22 crore released by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) as Access & Benefit-Sharing (ABS) for rice. Funds received from Pioneer Overseas Corporation for using Indian rice (Oryza sativa) varieties to develop and commercialize hybrids. ₹2.47 crore allocated to 3 research institutions that conserved
Sep 241 min read


“Mission for Cotton Productivity” with Rs.5659.22 crore Outlay for Self-Sufficiency in Cotton and Competitiveness in Global Textile Markets by 2030-31
About The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Rs.5659.22 crore for Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–27 to 2030–31) to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. The mission aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) of Government of India. The Mission focuses on enhancing cotton productivity through development of High yielding variety (HYV) seeds resistan
May 63 min read


World's heaviest strawberry
Who: CHAHI ARIEL What : 289 GRAM(S) Where: ISRAEL (KADIMA-ZORAN) When : 12 FEBRUARY 2021 The heaviest strawberry weighs 289 g (10.19 oz)...
Mar 16, 20222 min read
Soil Type & Pore Space
Soil Type : Total Pore Space in % Clay: 50-60% Loamy: 30-50% Sandy: 20-30% Major Soil Types How many types of soil are found on the...
Sep 26, 20212 min read


Worlds 1st Pigeon Pea Hybrid
Var. name : Pigeon pea hybrid -ICPH 8 Released by: International crops research institute for the semi-arid tropics-ICRISAT Year:...
Sep 25, 20212 min read


Diff. Pollination Know as..
Agent : Known as Ants : Myrmecophily Winds: Anemophily Water: Hydrophily Honey Bees : Melittophily Butterflies: Psychophily Birds:...
Sep 3, 20211 min read


India's 'First' lichen Park
What is Lichen ? It is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species...
Aug 7, 20211 min read


Cancer of Land
Meaning :Gully erosion is the removal of soil along drainage lines by surface water runoff. Also known as : Gully Erosion Preventing ...
Jul 26, 20211 min read
Important Days in Agriculture & Allied Sciences
2 February - World Wet land day/ Ramsers day 10 February - World Pulses Day 13 February - World Radio Day (for Social sciences) 19...
Jul 2, 20211 min read
TOP AGRI-BUSINESS MANAGEMENTB-SCHOOLS IN INDIA
AGRI-B sCHOOL sURVEY 2021 BY CONCEPT AGROTECH CONsULTANTs LIMITED Survey Objective The pandemic has again proven the mettle of India’s...
Jun 8, 20212 min read
Krishi Vigyan Kendra's (KVKs)
Total KVKs in India till may 2021 is 722 Krishi Vigyan Kendras No.of KVKs ATARI, Zone I, Ludhiana – 70 KVKs Himachal Pradesh-13 Jammu and...
Jun 6, 20211 min read
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