Coconut Development Board (CDB)

The Coconut Development Board (CDB) recently celebrated World Coconut Day with the launch of its newly revised schemes aimed at boosting the coconut industry in India. About the Coconut Development Board (CDB) The Coconut Development Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, established on 12th January 1981. It focuses on the i

BHARATI Initiative

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has recently launched the BHARATI initiative, aimed at revolutionizing India's agricultural exports by empowering startups with innovative technologies and solutions. What is the BHARATI Initiative? BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Ena

India’s Agreement with ADB for Horticulture Productivity

India’s Agreement with ADB for Horticulture Productivity   India has signed a $98 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at improving horticulture productivity. This initiative focuses on enhancing plant health and providing disease-free planting materials to farmers, thereby improving crop yield, quality, and climate resilience. Key Aspects of the L

Centre Plans Interest-free Loans for Andhra’s Cyclone-hit Tobacco Farmers

Context: The Central government is considering a proposal to provide interest-free loans to tobacco farmers of Andhra Pradesh impacted by Cyclone Michaung. News: Interest-Free Loans for Andhra Tobacco Farmers: Loan Details: Andhra Tobacco farmers are set to receive interest-free loans ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000, with a repayment period of six months. These loans

Mayurbhanj’s Red Ant Chutney Receives GI Tag

Context:  Recently, the Similipal Kai Chutney made with kai pimpudi (red weaver ants) by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district received the geographical identity tag. News: The application was made by The Mayurbhanj Kai Society Ltd in 2020 for registration in Class 30 under sub-section (1) of section 13 of Geographical Indications of Goods (Re

India’s great grain mystery

Context: India's cereal production, mainly rice and wheat, crossed 300 million tonnes for the first time in 2022-23, reaching 304 million tones.There is a large and growing gap between cereal production and the known uses of it. Data gaps make an assessment more difficult. The gap: The latest estimates of per capita cereal consumption (PCCC) pertain to 2011-12, with figures ranging f

A strawberry success story from Odisha

CONTEXT: The idea to switch to strawberry farming was put forward by Chuktia Bhunjia Development Agency (CBDA), a body set up by the Odisha government in 1994-95 for the welfare of the Chuktia Bhunjia tribes. Chuktia Bhunjia farmers in Odisha's Nuapada district have successfully transitioned to strawberry farming, improving their income significantly. The switch to strawberry farming w