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India Unveils First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Why in the News ? India has become the first country to develop rice varieties using genome editing technology, marking a significant milestone in agricultural innovation. These rice types offer climate resilience, higher yields, and stress tolerance, though concerns remain over regulation, transparency, and IPR. About the New Genome-Edited …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 3 – Agriculture and the negative impact of it on environment , Carbon market Focus : The article focuses on the potential of carbon markets to transform Indian agriculture by incentivizing sustainable farming practices, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and providing additional income for farmers. It highlights the functioning of carbon markets, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the establishment of around 8,800 Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) against the target of 10,000. Source: UGI Benefits of FPOs: Support to Farmers: Provides access to improved technology, credit, better inputs, and more markets. Quality Incentive: Encourages the production of better quality commodities. About Farmers Producer …
Read MoreIntroduction and Background The term “Green Revolution” refers to a significant transformation in agriculture that occurred primarily during the 1960s in India. This period marked the introduction and development of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, leading to a substantial increase in the production of food crops, especially rice and wheat. The objective of the Green …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Simpsons, part of Amalgamations Group, plans electric power weeders to enhance farm mechanisation, targeting affordability and market share. Source:slideserve About the Introduction of E-Power Weeders: Simpson & Co. Ltd., a unit of the Amalgamations Group, aims to electrify its smart agriculture machines, specifically power weeders, for farm mechanisation. Recently launched Internal …
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