16-September-2022: Ladakh Apricot, Value Added Agriculture Mission, Krishi Se Sampannta Yojana, Input Subsidy

16 September 2022

• Centre Boosts Apricot Export under the Brand 'Ladakh Apricot'

  In an effort to increase the export of agricultural and food products from Ladakh, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its export promotion body APEDA, is working with Apricot value chain stakeholders to increase exports from Ladakh under the brand 'Ladakh Apricot.'

• Kerala to Launch Value Added Agriculture Mission to Increase Farmers’ Income & Productivity

  In order to increase farmers’ income and boost productivity, the Kerala government on Wednesday decided to set up an ambitious mission in the agriculture sector. The decision to start the ‘Value Added Agriculture Mission’ was taken during the state Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, according to statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

• Himachal Farmers are Earning Good Income Growing Heeng and Saffron

  The "Krishi Se Sampannta Yojana," a pilot project that brought heeng and saffron farming to the hill state, has gained traction, with 502 farmers choosing to participate in it.The "Krishi Se Sampannta Yojana," a pilot project that brought heeng and saffron farming to the hill state, has gained traction, with 502 farmers choosing to participate in it.

• Government Doubles Input Subsidy for Farmers Affected by Natural Calamities

  In a notification dated September 14, 2022, the Maharashtra government indicated a rise in input subsidy prices for the forthcoming sowing season. The decision is intended to provide help to farmers impacted by severe weather conditions including intense rainfall, floods, cyclones, and other natural disasters. The per-hectare input subsidy for rain-fed agriculture has increased from Rs. 6,800 to Rs. 13,600. The amount of financial assistance for irrigated land has increased from Rs 13,500 to Rs 27,00.

• IFAJ President Lena Johansson Visits KJ Chaupal, Discusses Global Agri Journalism Scenario

  Lena Johansson, President of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), Lindy Botha, Journalist, Presenter, and Communication Specialist, Target Communication, South Africa and Elida Thiery, Periodista Freelance, Argentina, South America visited KJ Chaupal to interact with the Krishi Jagran team and members of Agriculture Journalist Association of India (AJAI) in New Delhi, today.