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Food Crops

Food crops are essential for sustenance. They include staples like rice, wheat, and maize. These crops support the economy and provide livelihoods. In India, diverse climates allow for various food crops. Agricultural practices vary across regions. Traditional methods coexist with modern techniques. Food security is crucial for the nation. Sustainable farming practices are increasingly important. They ensure future generations have access to food.

Agricultural Biodiversity and Food Security

In the global pursuit of sustainable agriculture, the role of biodiversity cannot be overstated. Agricultural biodiversity, encompassing the...

 January 17, 2024

Tropical Crops at Risk Due to Pollinator Loss from Climate Change and Land Use

A new study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum highlights the...

 October 16, 2023

National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Pulses

The Union Minister of Agriculture highlighted strategies to boost pulses production in India. The National Food Security Mission...

 August 17, 2023

Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)

The 19th regular session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) held at the...

 July 26, 2023

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched in 2016, aims at supporting sustainable production in agriculture sector by...

 December 5, 2022

Major Crops

Rice It is staple food of large population living in monsoon Asia, tropical and subtropical lands. Conditions of...

 November 8, 2022

Commercial Crops

Sugarcane It belongs to bamboo family and can grow upto a height of 3.5 meters. It is indigenous...

 November 8, 2022

Cabinet Committee Raises Minimum Support Price for Kharif Crops

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has recently made headlines for its decision to increase the minimum...

 June 1, 2020

Unexpected Locust Swarms Threaten Indian Crops

There has been unusually widespread sightings of locust swarms in the urban areas of Rajasthan, as well as...

 May 26, 2020

Global Nutrition Report Encourages Diverse, Local Food Systems

The Global Nutrition Report 2020, a comprehensive review of the state of the world's nutrition, raises attention to...

 May 15, 2020

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