Category: Agriculture
Sikki or Golden Grass
Sikki artisans suffer livelihood losses amid climate change & state apathy.
Tobacco use 2000-2030
World Health Organisation (WHO) released global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use of 2000–2030.
Kashmiri Saffron
Kashmir’s saffron production takes a hit because of pollution generated by the cement industry.
Tea Association of India | Tea Industry in India
Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry.
Urea Gold | Environmentally Friendly Fertilizers (EFFs)
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the launch of Urea Gold.
Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)
Launch of country’s 1st Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) recently.
Jute crop
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in packaging for the Jute Year 2023 -24 under Jute Packaging Materials (JPM) (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987.
State Food Safety Index (SFSI)
In 5th edition of State Food Safety Index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019.
Cotton cultivation
81st plenary session of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) held recently.
Codex Alimentarious Commission (CAC)
Codex Alimentarious Commission (CAC) has accepted India’s proposal for the development of global standards for millets during its 46th session held in Rome, Italy.
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 during National Milk Day event.