Hi, NewsWrap for May 26, 2023

26-May-2023: Agriculture Dept Distributes 50% Subsidised Paddy Seeds, Forestry Workshop in Shimla, Indian Organic Certification

26 May 2023

  • Agriculture Dept Distributes 50% Subsidised Paddy Seeds to Empower Farmers

    The directorate of agriculture is taking aggressive steps in advance of the upcoming Kharif season to ensure a smooth and trouble-free sowing process for paddy crops. According to an English news portal, they have delivered a significant number of Jaya and Jyoti seeds as well as the Karjat variety of paddy this season in Panaji, at a subsidy of 50%. Nevil Alphonso, the agriculture director, expressed confidence in their preparedness for the monsoons. He stated that they have made arrangements for the availability of paddy seeds at various farmers' societies and zonal agricultural offices for the Kharif season. While Jaya and Jyoti remain the preferred varieties in the state, the promotion of the Karjat variant is also being encouraged.

  • 12th Annual JICA Assisted Forestry Workshop in Shimla To Advance Sustainable Resource Management

    The 12th edition of the Annual Workshop of JICA Assisted Forestry & National Resource Management Projects was successfully held in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Organized by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department, under the Project for Improvement of Himachal Pradesh Forest Ecosystem Management and Livelihoods (PIHPFEM&L), the workshop focused on fostering partnerships and cooperation in sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, livelihood development, and digital transformation for climate change mitigation.

  • Punjab to Roll Out New Agricultural Policy by End of June, Says State's Agriculture Minister Dhaliwal

    Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal announced that the new agriculture policy, aimed at addressing various issues faced by farmers, is scheduled to be released on June 30 this year. He added that it will help to solve several problems for farmers. Dhaliwal emphasized that the policy is being developed in collaboration with farmers, farmer leaders, agricultural experts, and representatives from various sectors.

  • Agriculture Ministry Estimates Record-Breaking Growth of Major Crops

    The Union Agriculture Ministry has released the "third advance estimates of production of major crops," predicting a record harvest of several agricultural commodities in India. According to the estimates, the country is projected to achieve a foodgrain production of 3,305.34 lakh tonnes in the current agricultural year. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, attributed this growth to the efforts of farmers, the capabilities of researchers, and the farmer-friendly policies implemented by the government. The assessments are based on feedback received from the states.

  • Indian Organic Certification Holds ‘Many Weakness’, Says European Union

    A recent audit conducted by the European Union's DG Health and Food Safety has uncovered significant deficiencies in the certification of Indian organic products that were being exported to Europe. The audit, conducted in November 2022, revealed numerous weaknesses in the supervision and implementation of controls at several levels. The audit team discovered serious violations of the National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP) by 26 organic producer groups (PGs). These violations included a lack of adherence to the NPOP and a lack of knowledge among farmers about organic farming practices.

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