Old trees, ageing farmers worsen outlook for palm oil exporters
Context and Background Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture) Supply Crisis – Causes and Dimensions 1. Ageing Trees and Declining Productivity 2. Replanting Crisis 3. Diversion to Biodiesel 4. Data Underestimation Impact on Global Palm Oil Supply Chain India-Specific Relevance 1. India is the World’s Largest Palm Oil Importer 2. Inflationary Pressures 3. Push for Domestic Palm Oil […]
Govt. merges 36 schemes to float farm plan
Context : Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture ) , GS 2(Schemes) Convergence and Integration Target Areas Key Components & Interventions Institutional Mechanism Conclusion
NIPGR’s gene-edited rice has better phosphate uptake
Background: Why Phosphorus Matters Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture , Science and Technology) The Breakthrough: CRISPR-Cas9 for Root-to-Shoot Phosphate Transport Genetic Engineering: From Silencing to Precision Editing Failed Attempt: Knocking out the Repressor (OsWRKY6) Successful Strategy: Editing Just the Repressor’s Binding Site Results: Yields, Efficiency, and Seed Quality Technical Safeguards: Precision & Bioethics Off-target effects: Foreign DNA […]
Cabinet approves hike in MSP for kharif crops
Overview of MSP Hike Relevance : GS 3(MSP , Agriculture) Specific Increases in MSP MSP Margin over Cost of Production Policy Alignment and Promotion of Nutri-Cereals Procurement Trends Implications
How did India develop genome edited rice?
Development and Varieties Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture ,Science) Unique Characteristics of the Varieties DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala): Pusa DST Rice 1: Technology Used Significance for India Controversies and Objections Regulatory and Legal Status Next Steps
Cultivating a solar-powered future for farmers
Concept and Origins of Agriphotovoltaics (APVs) Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture , Technology) APVs: Function and Economic Potential Environmental and Agronomic Advantages Challenges: Lack of Norms and High CapEx Recommendations and the Way Forward Conclusion
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