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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.

Union Minister Addresses National Conference on Kharif Crops

The recent National Conference on Kharif Crops 2020 saw the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare addressing...

 April 16, 2020

Armyworm Attack Threatens Crops in Assam Amid Pandemic

The Directorate of Agriculture recently reported an armyworm attack on crops in the Dhemaji district in northeastern Assam....

 April 8, 2020

Yellow Rust Disease Threatens Wheat Crops in Punjab, Haryana

Recent reports indicate the detection of yellow rust disease, a fungal disease that affects wheat crops, in the...

 January 29, 2020

Government Increases Minimum Support Price for Rabi Crops

In the most recent development, a decision to hike the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops for...

 October 24, 2019

Rising CO2 Levels Accelerate Zinc Deficiency in Crops: Study

The recent study titled 'Inadequate zinc intake in India: Past, Present and Future' from the Harvard T.H. Chan...

 April 19, 2019

FAO Report Warns Biodiversity Loss Threatens Food Security

In an alarming revelation, a recent report titled "State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture" cautions...

 February 26, 2019

Government Expands Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme to Include Food Grains

The Central Government in India recently extended the scope of the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme to include...

 November 28, 2018

MoFPI Approves OPERATION GREENS for TOP Crops Stabilization

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has recently given the green light to a strategy that will...

 November 5, 2018

High CO2 Levels Reduce Nutrients in Crops: Study

In recent years, research led by the Harvard Chan School of Public Health has shed light on the...

 August 28, 2018

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