Hi, NewsWrap for January 29, 2024

29-January-2024: New Biogas Plants in UP, Soybean Industry, Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market, ONDC

29 January 2024

  • Low-sodium Potassium-enriched Salt Can Help Treat Hypertension: Experts

    A call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an international group of experts today in the American Heart Association’s scientific journal Hypertension.

  • Union Minister Hardeep Singh Plans to Setup 100 New Biogas Plants in UP

    At the inauguration of the Compressed Bio Gas Plant in Budaun, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced his plans to launch 100 new biogas plants in Uttar Pradesh. He further commended the transformative strides made by the state under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, shedding the 'BIMARU' label (sick state) and achieving excellence across various sectors.

  • India's Soybean Industry Poised for Progress: In-Depth S&D Analysis Reveals a Flourishing Sector

    The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) on Monday unveiled its highly anticipated soybean and soybean meal supply and demand estimates for the oil year 2023-2024, offering an insightful glimpse into the agricultural heartbeat of the nation's soybean industry.

  • Union Minister Arjun Munda Launches Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market and Accreditation Protocol for Agroforestry Nurseries

    Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda launched the Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market in Agriculture Sector and Accreditation Protocol of Agroforestry Nurseries on January 29 in Delhi. It is a significant move aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices and providing opportunities for economic benefits to small and medium farmers. The event witnessed the presence of Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Dr. Himanshu Pathak (Secretary of DARE and Director General of ICAR), and senior officials from Central and State Ministries and various organizations associated with agriculture. Additionally, several stakeholders participated virtually in the program.

  • ONDC Boosts Agricultural Sales for Farmers Across the Country

    Thousands of farmers' collectives across various states are now benefitting from the opportunity to sell a diverse range of agricultural products on the government's e-commerce platform, the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Since the inclusion of farmers' producer organisations (FPOs) on the ONDC platform in April 2023, approximately 4,000 such bodies have successfully marketed 3,100 varieties of value-added agricultural products.

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29 January 2024

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