High temperatures and mango production
Context:India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes, known for its rich genetic diversity and vast cultivation across tropical and subtropical regions. Despite rising temperatures, India’s mango productivity has remained resilient due to adaptive traits and large-scale cultivation efforts. The country produces iconic varieties like Alphonso, Dasheri, Kesar, and Banganapalli, and maintains a strong export presence. Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture […]
Pigeon pea farmers in dilemma as Centre extends duty-free import
Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture) Economic and Policy Impact: Wider Implications: Conclusion:
Agriculture finds special mention in Budget 2025-26
Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture) Budgetary Allocation Implications & Challenges
Natural farming in Solan is a journey towards sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity
Overview of Natural Farming in Solan Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture) Transition to Natural Farming Core Principles of Natural Farming Impact of Natural Farming on Soil and Crops Farmers’ Adoption and Success Stories Environmental and Economic Benefits Supporting Government Initiatives Challenges and Way Forward
Hardship of harvesting sweetness is wearing down the date palm jaggery makers of Bengal
Context: Date palm jaggery-making, a centuries-old tradition in West Bengal’s Sundarbans, Jaynagar, and Belpahari, is under threat due to urbanization, deforestation, and climate change. Families like Maniruddin Banshi’s rely on gathering date palm sap during winter to produce jaggery (nolen gur) for growing market demand. Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture) Challenges: Cultural and Economic Implications:
Biofloc Technology in Aquaculture
Context: India’s aquaculture sector has increasingly adopted Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Biofloc Technology in Aquaculture Advantages of Biofloc Technology Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) Benefits of Using RAS -Source: Down To Earth
Tea industry in India
Context: The Tea industry in India has experienced a boost in profits during the September quarter, driven by higher prices despite a decline in production caused by climate change. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About tea: Cultivation of tea: Current Trends in the Indian Tea Industry General Overview of the Tea Industry Challenges Facing the Tea Industry Global Impact […]
The Need for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Agriculture
Context: With increasing contributions, the focus is on how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can support Indian agriculture to become both economically viable and ecologically sustainable. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: The Need for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Agriculture Context and Challenges How CSR Can Transform Agriculture Technological Integration Financial Support Sustainable Practices Biotechnological Advancements Capacity Building […]
India Tops in Implicit Taxation of Farmers Among 54 Countries
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD’s “Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2024” report says that India implicitly taxed its farmers to the tune of a staggering USD 120 billion in 2023-the highest among 54 surveyed countries. This is an economically huge burden of government policies like export bans and export duties, which […]
State of Food and Agriculture 2024
Context: India’s total hidden costs of agrifood systems were around $1.3 trillion annually, largely driven by unhealthy dietary patterns and dietary risks associated with non-communicable diseases, found the State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Relevance: GS II: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the State […]