Blockbuster Pusa-1121 and 1509 Basmati varieties
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has highlighted the illicit cultivation of high-yielding basmati varieties, including Pusa Basmati-6 (PB-6), Pusa-1121 and
National Mission for Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)
PM Modi inaugurates india’s first oil palm processing mill under National Mission for Edible Oils. About National Mission for Edible
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in India
An academic paper published recently highlighted the implications for sustainability, profitability, and Food Security due to Zero Budget Natural Farming
Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco
Government of India recently permitted the sale of Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco on Tobacco and waived off penalty on
Pigeon pea
Pigeon Pea breeding has been revolutionized by a new fast-breeding protocol confirmed by the International Crops Research Institute for the
Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)
Recently approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Fair and Remunerative
Kaji Nemu
Kaji Nemu, a unique variety of lemon, has been declared the state fruit of Assam. About Kaji Nemu: Ref: Source
Kachchhi Kharek
Kachchhi Kharek, indigenous dates of Kutch, become Gujarat’s 2nd fruit to get GI tag. About Kachchhi Kharek: Why did they
Punganur Cows
Prime Minister was recently spotted feeding Punganur cows on Makara Sankranthi. About the Punganur Cows: Characteristics: Utility: Ref: Source UPSC
Sikki Grass
Sikki grass artisans are struggles with climate change, lack of government support, and competition from cheaper alternatives. About Sikki Grass