GM Mustard
Why in News? The Centre has demanded more tests for genetically modified mustard, a year after clearing the crop for
Read moreAgriculture
Micro Irrigation Fund
Why in News? Government approves Rs 5,000 crore for dedicated micro irrigation fund . FACT FOR PRELIMS About the
Read moreGreen Revolution-Krishonnati Yojana
Why in News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Umbrella Scheme ‘Green Revolution — Krishonnati Yojana’ in Agriculture Sector.
Read moreStates allowed to set up crop insurance firms
Why in News? The Centre has allowed states to set up their own insurance companies for implementing Pradhan Mantri Fasal
Read moreKisan Credit Card
Why in News? Farmers access crop loan primarily through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) FACTS FOR PRELIMS KCC A Kisan
Read moreKrishi Vigyan Kendras
Why in News? The Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farm Science Centres) that serve in every rural district of the country can
Read moreIn-situ management of crop residue
Why in news? The government has approved aRs 1,151 crore scheme to promote in-situ (in the farm itself) management of
Read moreContract Farming
Why in news? Contract farming suffers from market failures due to Monopsony Contract firms enter into an agreement with
Read moreGOBAR-Dhan Yojana
Why in News? The newly-launched GOBAR-Dhan scheme aims to make farmers more self-reliant apart from converting ‘waste to energy.’
Read moreNational Agricultural Policy
Why in news? Our Agri growth has been suffering for a long time and the trend continues. The need of
Read moreNational Year of Millet
Why in news? Government has approved 2018 as National Year of Millets to boost production of the nutrient-rich millets and
Read more12 initiatives to rejuvenate Indian agriculture
Why in news? Government initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), e-NAM and
Read moreNABARD Bill
Why in News? Parliament recently passed the NABARD (Amendment ) Bill. FACTS FOR PRELIMS Background The National Bank for
Read more