Hi, NewsWrap for March 03, 2023

02-March-2023: Shimla Agri Department, Kerala's Vaiga 2023 Programme, Solvent Extractors Association of India, Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela

3 March 2023

  • Shimla Agri Department Plans to Boost Farmers' Income with Organic Farming & Cash Crops

    Agriculture Minister of Shimla, Chander Kumar, has announced plans to increase farmers' income by setting up exclusive organic models for off-season crops and introducing remunerative cash crops suitable for rainfed areas. The agriculture department of Shimla has announced plans to increase the income of farmers in the state. The focus of these plans is on setting up exclusive organic models for off-season crops and introducing remunerative cash crops that are suitable for rainfed areas. The aim is to increase the farmers' income and ensure them a monthly return of Rs 35,000.

     

  • Kerala's Vaiga 2023 Programme Promotes Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Value-Added Products

    The programme provides support and resources to agricultural entrepreneurs in Kerala, with the goal of creating sustainable agriculture-based businesses and boosting agricultural production in the state. It provides support and resources to agricultural entrepreneurs in Kerala, with the goal of creating sustainable agriculture-based businesses and increasing agricultural production in the state.

     

  • Solvent Extractors Association of India Urges Govt. to Stop Distress Sale of Mustard Seeds.

    The president of the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA), Ajay Jhunjhunwala, has written to the secretaries of the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution and the Ministry of Commerce, urging immediate intervention to prevent the "distress sale of mustard seeds". The edible oil industry in India has been facing a series of challenges that have led to complaints from both consumers and farmers. While consumers have been concerned about the high prices of edible oil, farmers are now complaining about the opposite - the prices of mustard seeds, a major rabi crop in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, have dropped below the Minimum Support Price of Rs 5,450 per quintal.

     

  • J&K to Receive $100 Million from IFAD for Development of Agriculture & Allied Sectors

    The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved the implementation of the "competitiveness improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP)" with the support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is set to provide $100 million to support the implementation of the "Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP)" in Jammu and Kashmir. The JKCIP project has been approved by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, and the proposal has been sent to the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) for financing through IFAD.

     

  • Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela Features Over 200 Stalls Dedicated to Agri Businesses, Millets & More

    The agri minister, Narendra Singh Tomar praised the Pusa Institute for its work on behalf of farmers in his address and encouraged them to take full advantage of scientific and technological advancements. Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Affairs inaugurated the 3-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela today in New Delhi. Dr. Sanjay Garg, Additional Secretary (DARE) & Secretary (ICAR), Dr. Alka Arora, Additional Secretary (DARE) & Financial Advisor (ICAR), Dr. A.K. Singh, Director, ICAR-IARI, and Dr. R N Padaria, Joint Director Extension were also present at the opening ceremony.

     

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