Agriculture and Changing Climate Climate change has created challenges for the agricultural sector – and will continue to do so. Climate change-induced increases in temperatures, rainfall variation and the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are adding to pressures…
Issues of Stubble Burning Stubble burning is intentionally setting fire to the straw stubble that remains after grains, like paddy, wheat, etc., have been harvested. The practice was widespread until the 1990s when governments increasingly restricted its use. Why farmers…
Locust problem The Desert Locust is a trans-boundary pest which can cause irreparable damages, affecting about 60 countries, mainly India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Arabia, Persia, Iraq and Africa. It is known to migrate in swarms from one country to another leaving behind famine.…
Agricultural credit in India Agricultural credit is considered as one of the most basic inputs for conducting all agricultural development programmes. In India, there is an immense need for proper agricultural credit as Indian farmers are very poor. From the…
MSME: Role, Challenges and Way forward MSME sector currently contributes nearly 29% to the manufacturing segment and 40% to the exports. It has the potential to generate additional employment of 5 crores in the next five years. Union Government has…
Livestock Industry in India Why in News? 20th Livestock census has been released recently. What is Livestock Census? The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying attributes critical importance to livestock and to…
Agroecology Agroecology is recognised worldwide as a system that enhances fertile landscapes, increases yields, restores soil health and biodiversity, promotes climate resilience and improves farmers’ well-being. Its practices are supported by many agricultural scientists, the Food and Agriculture Organization, the…