Hi, NewsWrap for June 28, 2023

28-June-2023: With ‘AJAI’ India Becomes the 61st Member of IFAJ, Over 90% of Global Aquaculture at Risk, Govt Raises Sugarcane FRP, Report Fish Disease’ App Launched

28 June 2023

  • With ‘AJAI’ India Becomes the 61st Member of International Federation of Agricultural Journalists ‘IFAJ’

    India has now officially become the 61st country in the world to join the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), as MC Dominic, who has been invited as the President of the Agriculture Journalist Association of India, representing the country got facilitated with the honour. "Yes, we made it! We are the 61st member of IFAJ," said MC Dominic, President of AJAI.

  • Saudi Arabia Launches Sustainable Agricultural Challenge to Boost Global Crop Yield

    Saudi Arabia has taken significant steps towards achieving sustainability goals by recognizing and supporting innovative solutions in climate-smart agriculture. The Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge, an initiative launched by the Kingdom in collaboration with Uplink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, aims to identify and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

  • Over 90% of Global Aquaculture at High Environmental Risk, Finds New Study

    A groundbreaking study has shed light on the susceptibility of the world's largest aquatic food producers to human-induced environmental change. The comprehensive research, titled "Vulnerability of Blue Foods to Human-induced Environmental Change," examined the risks faced by global food production in capture fisheries and aquaculture.

  • Govt Raises Sugarcane FRP by Rs 10/Quintal to Rs 315/Quintal

    In a significant move aimed at supporting sugarcane farmers in India, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for the upcoming sugar season 2023-24, which spans from October to September.

  • Parshottam Rupala Launches ‘Report Fish Disease’ App at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi

    Parshottam Rupala, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying for the Government of India, unveiled a new Android-based mobile app called "Report Fish Disease" today at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi. Aligned with the vision of "Digital India," the "Report Fish Disease" app aims to enhance transparency in reporting and contribute to the national and international obligations of the fisheries sector. 

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28 June 2023

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