Hi, NewsWrap for June 11, 2023

11-June-2023: SKUAST-K & MARS Team, Kodo Millet Biscuits, Jordan's Agri Ministry, B’desh Inks Deal with Russia for Fertilizer Imports

11 June 2023

  • SKUAST-K & MARS Team Collaborate to Preserve Gurez's Heritage Crop- ‘Organic Black Cumin’

    Scientists from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) and the Mountain Agriculture Research and Extension Station (MARS) have successfully preserved and domesticated organic black cumin in the Gurez Valley of north Kashmir's Bandipora district. The team utilized scientific techniques and conducted awareness campaigns among farmers to maintain the organic nature of horticultural and agricultural products in the region.

  • Kanpur Student Creates Diabetes-Friendly Kodo Millet Biscuits Packed with Nutrition

    Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology has witnessed a remarkable achievement by Subi Bano, a dedicated PhD student, who has successfully created biscuits made from Kodo millet as part of a government initiative to promote the consumption of coarse grains. These innovative biscuits are expected to provide significant health benefits, particularly for individuals with diabetes.

  • Jordan's Agri Ministry Pledges to Achieve Balance Between Local Production & Demand

    The Ministry of Agriculture has released a statement in response to the recent discussions regarding the surge of imported fruits and vegetables in local markets. In their official statement, the ministry criticized the head of the Jordan Exporters and Producers Association for Fruit and Vegetables (JEPA) for making statements that allegedly prioritize personal farming products over the interests of farmers and consumers.

  • B’desh Inks Deal with Russia for Fertilizer Imports, Boosting Agricultural Growth

    Bangladesh has followed in the footsteps of India by securing a deal to import fertilizers from Russia, one of the world's leading producers of these essential agricultural inputs. In an effort to meet its annual fertilizer demand of 750,000 tons, the Sheikh Hasina government has recently signed an agreement to import 180,000 tons of muriate of potash from Russia for the year 2023-24. The deal was finalized in Moscow between the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and Russian Prodintorg.

  • Govt to Convert 2000 Agricultural Societies into Affordable Pharmacies

    The Union government has announced plans to transform 2,000 primary agricultural credit societies (PACS) into Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras. These kendras will serve as low-cost pharmacies, providing unbranded medicines and contributing to the enhancement of last-mile healthcare delivery across the country.

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