Indian scientists from ARI identify bacteria capable of methane mitigation in rice plants
The team found a decrease in methane emissions from inoculated plants with a positive or neutral effect on the growth of the rice.
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Indian scientists from IASST identify bacteria to make tea plants chemical-free
Scientists from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) have identified bacteria that could reduce dependency on chemical inputs for tea plantations.
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No coronavirus (COVID-19) threat from consuming eggs, meat & fish: Minister Giriraj Singh
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh, has allayed fears that the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be transmitted from animals to humans or vice versa, by consuming eggs, chicken or fish.
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VP Naidu meets FM Sitharaman, Agri Minister Tomar, Paswan over Andhra farmers issues
VP Naidu also asked them to look into reports regarding delayed payments, lack of timely procurement from paddy farmers and non-implementation of the FCI procurement norms.
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PM Modi to launch 10,000 Farmer Producer Orgs on 29 Feb
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 10,000 Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs) all over India, on 29 February, in Chitrakoot.
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FPI Minister Badal launches MIEWS Web portal for farmers, policy makers to monitor crop prices
The portal will disseminate all relevant information related to tomato, onion & potato crops such as prices and arrivals in an easy-to-use visual format.
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India suggests alliance with Pak, Iran, Bangladesh, Afghanistan to tackle locust menace
The issue of locust control was discussed in detail at a high-level meeting, chaired by Agriculture Secretary, Sanjay Agarwal.
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Innovate agri-tech solutions to farmers’ problems: VP Naidu to scientists
The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu, called upon the scientist and researchers to come up with new innovations and ideas to find solutions to the challenges faced by the Indian farmers.
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WCD & FPI Ministers Irani, Badal inaugurate Delhi Organic Food Fest
Spread over an area of 6,000 sqm, this is the first such event where more than 180 women entrepreneurs and self-help groups are participating from over 25 states and UTs.
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Cabinet approves 10,000 Farmer Producer Orgs, Rs 4,496 Cr alloted
The move was taken as marginal farmers who do not have the economic strength to apply production technology, services and marketing, can benefit from it.
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Cabinet okays changes to crop insurance schemes, makes PMFBY voluntary
The Cabinet approved revamping of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) to address implementation issues.
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Govt aims to double milk processing capacity by 2025, increase dairy productivity via genetics
With a thrust on better productivity, reduced input cost, & better quality milk & milk products, the competitiveness & profitability in the dairy sector will be enhanced, leading to increased demand of dairy products
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Indian scientists from IBSD identify 2 new bacterial bio-agents for crop protection
The strains were found when researchers were investigating the antimicrobial potential of actinomycetes isolated from rhizosphere soil of Lachung, Sikkim.
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Gulfood 2020: FPI Minister Badal invites UAE biz to invest in India, visit Delhi organic food fest
In her address to the round table, FPI Minister Harsmirat Kaur Badal highlighted steps taken by the Government of India for ease of doing business, and the investor friendly policies in food processing.
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Gulfood 2020: FPI Minister Badal meets UAE MoS Food Security, talks investment & agri
The two Ministers expressed satisfaction at the existing bilateral cooperation in the field of food security, with India being one of the largest food exporters to UAE.
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Focus on ‘Make in India’: FPI Minister Badal promises UAE policy support at Gulfood 2020
FPI Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal proposed that existing supported infrastructure of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries may be utilised to give a headstart to the India UAE Food Security Corridor project.
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NAFBI Scientists develop edible coating materials to improve shelf life of fruits & vegetables
The formulation could extend the post-harvest quality of apples for up to or more than 30 days, peaches up to 6-8 days and bananas up to 9 days without significant blackening under ambient storage.
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In a first, Nagpur oranges ship to Dubai; APEDA developing district as fruit cluster
The first consignment of Nagpur oranges was flagged off to Dubai on 13 February from Vashi, Navi Mumbai. A total of 1,500 crates were loaded in the refrigerated container from Vanguard Health Care (VHT) facility.
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India’s organic food business expected to reach Rs 75,000 Cr by 2025
Increasing disposable incomes, increasing awareness around health & wellness and increasing acceptability are driving the growth in the organic food segment
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Focus on productivity of small farmers, promote climate-resilient agri: VP Naidu at IARI Convocation
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu: Small and marginal farmers are the most vulnerable and their welfare must be accorded the highest priority.
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