by Pritam Arora | Sep 4, 2021 | Agriculture
Former Naval Officer’s Turmeric Revolution The lockdown because of the Covid-19 virus proved to be a blessing in disguise for the retired naval officer CV Prakash. He utilised the period to herald an “Orange Revolution” in the country, which, in reality, is Turmeric...
by Pritam Arora | Aug 22, 2021 | Agriculture
Traditional pineapple agroforestry to fight climate change and biodiversity loss Pineapple-based agroforestry, traditionally practiced by ethnic “Hmar” tribe in southern Assam, can be a sustainable alternative to jhum cultivation for the North East India. This...
by Pritam Arora | Aug 10, 2021 | Agriculture
Schemes for Women Farmers to Create Sustainable Livelihoods for Rural Women There are now many schemes by the Government of India with various measures to increase the participation of women farmers in agriculture sector. These include providing additional support and...
by Pramila Viswas | Jul 30, 2021 | Agriculture
Farmers’ claims amounting to Rs. 97,719 crore met under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Since the inception of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in 2016-17, against the premium of Rs. 21,614 crore paid by farmers, the claims amounting to Rs. 97,719 crore...
by Pramila Viswas | Jul 15, 2021 | Agriculture
Andhra and Odisha Farmers make Black and Red Rice Popular in the USA and Europe Farmers in parts of Andhra Pradesh and their counterparts in the bordering districts in western Odisha are increasingly finding it much more profitable to cultivate Black Rice and Red Rice...
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