Agriculture Current News

1.      Union Agriculture Ministry launches six new user friendly features of e-NAM Platform

2.      Grievance Redressal Management System has been developed to help Mandi Secretary to raise technology issues related to portal or software and its operation.

3.      India and Iran have signed 9 agreements to strengthen their cultural ties, boost connectivity and trade and expand cooperation in various sectors including health, medicine, agriculture, traditional systems of medicine and postal cooperation.

4.      National Conference on doubling farmers' income to be held in Delhi

5.      A National Conference with the title ‘Agriculture 2022 – Doubling Farmers’ Income’ will be organised by Agriculture Ministry in Delhi to build a consensus around appropriate recommendations and arrive at practicable solutions that can be implemented for the benefit of farmers in the country.

6.      Under the Union Budget 2018, the government would be doubling the farmer’s income by 2022 and would be working with the states to ensure that all farmers get a fair price for their produce.

7.      Promote secondary agriculture, composting, bee-keeping, says panel on doubling income

8.      Singh, who was addressing the 16th convocation ceremony of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), said the government is committed towards ensuring more income to farmers, uplifting the economically backward sections of society, youth employment, better education and healthcare.

9.      Sugar industry expects government to scrap export duty this week

10.  The advent of steam engine made possible the transfer of this perishable fruit to the American market. The commercial popularity of banana resulted in the formation of United Fruit Company in 1899.