Hi, NewsWrap for December 10, 2022

10-December-2022: Sustainable Castor Programme, Agri Budget, Sheep Farming, World Bank

10 December 2022

Rajasthan Making Provisions for Farmers' Prosperity Through Agri Budget: Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan government has made a historic decision to present a separate agriculture budget each year to provide maximum benefits to farmers, he said. Gehlot stated during a pre-budget dialogue with farmers, cattle rearers, dairy union office bearers, and tribal area representatives at the Chief Minister's Office that common people's suggestions are important for a democratic government. He stated that the state government will do everything possible to include all valuable suggestions in the agriculture budget. According to the chief minister, agriculture, animal husbandry, and allied sectors are the pillars of the state's GDP and economy.
More Than 6000 Farmers Receive Training Under Sustainable Castor Programme

Founded in May 2016 by Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro Organics and implementation partner Solidaridad, Pragati aims to enable sustainable castor crop production by using good agricultural practices to increase yield and income. It also aims to promote efficient water use, maintain soil fertility, adopt good waste management practices, and enable better health and safety, among others. After six years, the programme has led to the production of over 50,000 tonnes of certified castor seed, a reduction of water consumption by approximately 30 percent in demo plots. Over 6,000 hectares are now being farmed under the SuCCESS sustainable castor code.
“Technology & Innovation can Help Boost Sustainability”: S. Niranjan Reddy at SmartAgri Summit

The summit primarily focused on policy intervention, sustainable farming, agriculture marketing, finance and insurance, and agriculture technology and start-ups. Agriculture Minister S. Niranjan Reddy addressed SmartAgri Summit in Hyderabad on Friday. Agriculture Minister S. Niranjan Reddy emphasised the importance of technology and innovation in achieving farm sector sustainability. The Minister said this while speaking at a SmartAgri Summit, emphasising how agriculture is a priority sector for the state and how achieving sustainability in the farm sector is critical.
Director Agriculture Kashmir Examines Functioning of Anantnag Department

Various centrally sponsored schemes (CSSs) being implemented by the department were discussed in detail during the meeting, including CAPEX, RKVY, MIDH, ATMA, NFSM, PM KISAN, Soil Health Card Scheme, KISAN Credit Card Scheme, and others. In his address to the meeting, the Director emphasised to the officers present that every penny allocated for the farmers of Kashmir Division under various centrally sponsored schemes must be used wisely for the welfare of farmers and the development of the farming sector in a timely manner. He stated that the funds designated for various components must be fully utilised. The Director directed the officers to solicit feedback from farmers on implementing various CSSs.
Sheep Farming: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Raising sheep might appear more difficult if you don't take care to avoid certain additional typical blunders. It takes a lot of labor to raise sheep. They need to be fed, cared for, and protected from predators. Shepherds frequently remark that sheep are born "ready to die." That's because it seems like a sheep might be healthy one second and then pass away the next. In truth, unexpected losses are typically caused by a shepherd's inexperience and inattention; there are a few basic mistakes you can make when keeping sheep that are rather simple to avoid (if only you know how to prevent them, of course).
Heat-related Risks Threaten Indian Livelihoods: World Bank Study

The World Bank recently released a study in collaboration with environmental and climate-solution consulting groups, IORA Ecological Solutions, Energe-se, Tessol, and Vertiver on the topic of 'Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector’. The facts revealed in the research stated that severe and frequent heat waves endanger India due to the adverse effects of climate change.