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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has well established system for development of new varieties suitable for varied agro-climatic zones of the country. So far, more than 4000 varieties of different crops have been developed by ICAR which are suitable for various cropping pattern. In some crops like Bt. cotton, hybrid maize, vegetable, etc. the requirement of farmers are [...]
Rs. 1850 crore have been allocated for implementation of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) and Horticulture Mission on North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH) in 2012-13. Government has declared 2012 as the year of horticulture to highlight the significant achievements of the horticulture sector and to give it a renewed thrust. Efforts will be made to create awareness among the masses [...]
With the use of high quality hybrid cotton seeds Indian farmers experienced the biggest gain in form of reduced insecticide usage from 46% in 2001 to less than 26% after 2006 and 21% during the last two years 2009 and 2010. Introduction of Bt. cotton hybrids has helped in production increase from 156 lakh bales (170 Kg lint per bale) [...]
Exports of tea from India are stagnating around 200 million kgs. over the last few years. However, during the current financial year, for the period April to December, 2011, the estimated exports show a sharp decline over corresponding period of last year. The details of exports of tea for the last three years and during current year from April to December, 2011 are as under: Year Total exports Quantity [...]
The major varieties of chilli being exported are sannam, teja, byadagi, mundu, Kashmiri chilli etc. The details of exports of chillies during the last three years, year-wise and country-wise is enclosed as annexure. To avoid the export rejection, Spices Board has been implementing pre-shipment mandatory sampling and testing of chilli and chilliproducts for Sudan dye I, II, III, IV, Aflotoxin and other toxic elements from October, 2003 before exports to European Union (EU). Apart from EU, the chilli and chilli products for export [...]
According to Economic Survey 2011-12, compositional shift in food basket of common household has increased demand of some food items. There are some constraints also in supply side which have been exposed during the recent episode of inflation in vegetables and fruits The Economic Survey has suggested following options to address these constraints. • Extension programmes and guidance to farmers [...]
It is Kashmir’s pride, but its numbers have been dwindling rapidly over the years and stands at just over 200. Besides fighting off poachers and other threats, the highly endangered Hangul deer has to also contend for space with a sheep breeding farm in the Dachigam National Park. The 100 hectare-sheep breeding farm, comprising 800-odd sheep, is a bone of [...]
A meeting of State Food Secretaries of wheat procuring States was held here today under the chairmanship of Union Food Secretary, Dr. B.C. Gupta to review procurement arrangements for the forthcoming Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2012-13 in different States. The estimated procurement during RMS 2-12-13 as intimated by the States is 318.9 lakh MTs as compared to 283.34 lakh MT [...]
Some spend a week, some a fortnight. And some like Germany’s Stephanie have spent more than 40 days away from their mainstream lives on an off-grid community farm in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand. The farm is an attempt to demonstrate that an elementary way of leading one’s life could also give the happiness people search for in the materialistic [...]
Rice procurement in the Kharif marketing season 2011-12 (October-September) has crossed the mark of 236 lakh tonne. According to statistics 236,06,392 tonne rice has been procured by the various government agencies by February 14, 2012. Punjab procured 77,31,325 tonne followed by Chhatisgarh 36,76,614 Andhra Pradesh 34,43,710 and Haryana 19,71,961 tonne of rice. This procurement is 2,00,431 tonne more than the [...]
Farms that aim for high food production using environmentally-friendly practices could be better for the environment than both organic and conventional farms. A study, led by Oxford University scientists, compared the environmental impact of different farming systems. The researchers found that ‘integrated’ farms that maximised crop yields whilst using environmentally-friendly techniques – such as crop rotation, organic fertilisers, over winter [...]
People in cities can grow enough of lettuce, beans and tomatoes for consumption by utilising roof tops of the building they stay in. “In our inFarming project – which is short for ‘integrated farming’ – we are developing solutions that can be speedily implemented for the urban landscape. Our goal is to grow vegetables atop existing buildings,” says project manager [...]
Rice, Wheat and Cotton Production at Record Levels 2nd Advance Estimates of Crop Production Released. India is likely to produce 250.42 million tonnes of foodgrains during 2011-12 compared to 232.07 million tonnes last year. This is 18.35 million tonnes higher than 2010-11. Wheat production is expected to reach 88.31 million tonnes, pulses 17.28 million tonnes and cotton 34.09 million bales (of 170 kg. each) this year. Total production of rice in the [...]
According to the latest information, wheat has been shown in 294.07 lakh hectare against 290.98lakh hectare last year on this date. Total wheat acreage is 3.09 lakh hectare higher than the area sown during the corresponding period last year. Higher coverage has been reported from Madhya Pradesh (6.02 lakh hectare), Rajasthan (3.11 lakh hectare) and Jharkhand (0.65 lakh hectare). Rice transplanting is in progress. The total area under rice is 12.8 lakh hectare against 13.41 lakhhectare during the corresponding period [...]
When Unilever’s global CEO Paul Polman says that the era of cheap food is over, he seems to be making sense. After all, for nearly 20 years now, India has been growing 6.7% on average every year; for 30 years, China’s growth has averaged 10% every year. A lot of people now require more than subsistence needs. The growth of food production [...]
Rice procurement in the Kharif Marketing Season 2011-12 (October-September) has crossed the mark of more than 196 lakh tonne. According to statistics 196,50,122 tonne rice has been procured by the various government agencies by January 19, 2012. Chhatisgarh procured 29,43,058 tonne followed by Andhra 24,98,224 and Haryana 197,00,20 tonne of rice. This procurement is 1,11,984 tonne more than the corresponding [...]
Rice procurement in the Kharif Marketing Season, 2011-12 (October-September), has crossed the mark of 181 lakh tonne. By January 10, 2012, in the season, 181,10,222 tonne rice has been procured by various government agencies while during the last Kharif Mkt Season it was 154, 42,244 tonne. Chhatisgarh procured 26,19,139 tonne of rice followed by Andhra Pradesh 20,90,594 tonne and Haryana [...]
According to the latest information received from the field, wheat has been shown in 284.25lakh hectare against 283.45 lakh hectare last year on this date. Total wheat acreage is 0.80 lakhhectare higher than the area sown during the corresponding period last year. Higher coverage has been reported from Madhya Pradesh (4.32 lakh hectare), Rajasthan (3.01 lakh hectare), Jharkhand (0.58 lakh hectare), Chhattisgarh (0.16 lakh hectare) and Bihar (0.08 lakh hectare). Rice transplanting is in progress [...]
More than 4000 minor irrigation schemes will be constructed in 18 out of 19 districts in the state. The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit and loan to the West Bengal Accelerated Development of Minor Irrigation Project(ADMIP) for increasing agricultural production of small and marginal farmers. About 139,000 hectares (ha) of irrigated area are expected to be developed under the Project, benefitting an [...]
Beijing, Oct 16 (IANS) Evidence of glutinous millet’s cultivation has been found in the northern province of Hebei that could date back to 10,000 years, said Chinese archaeologists Sunday. Lab results showed that remains of glutinous millet found at archaeological sites in Cishan village in the city of Wu’an were harvested during the neolithic era between 8,700 to 10,000 years [...]
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