Tag: Soil
BhoomiSeva’s Healthy Soil, Healthy People movement creating remarkable impact
This holistic approach is a shining example of the power of collaboration, social responsibility, and sustainable practices in creating a brighter and healthier future for all
Geospatial solutions to transform Indian agriculture ecosystem
The project aims to develop various geospatial solutions on pro bono basis for the Indian Agriculture Ecosystem using hyperspectral dataset
India’s state agriculture ministers meet in Delhi, discuss policy
As per the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Mr Narendra Singh Tomar, the farmers should be given a proper price for their produce................
Drip Pool Programme vastly improves the livelihoods of marginal farmers in...
Farmers in the Drip Pool Programme have been able to enjoy a 31% higher net income from their cotton cultivation compared with farmers that are not using drip irrigation...……………..
First global survey of soil genomics reveals a war between fungi...
The results from a recent global study show that bacteria and fungi are in constant competition for nutrients and produce an arsenal of antibiotics to gain an advantage over one another...................
ICAR celebrates its 90th foundation day, agriculture minister lauds its role
Addressing the stakeholders at the 90th Foundation Day ceremony of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh praised it for the vital role in achieving government's vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022...….
Brainstorming session on holistic strategy for assessment of soil health held
The top agricultural experts including the director general of Indian Council of Agricultural Research brainstormed on the holistic strategy for assessment of soil health at a special meeting held in New Delhi..............
Govt says it is making available sufficient funds for 7 point...
As per the union agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh, the funds for the sector have been increased from Rs 51,576 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 58,080 crore for the year 2018-19................
100 million ‘Soil Health Cards’ distributed to farmers in the first...
The union agriculture ministry aims to provide soil health cards to all 120 million farm holdings by December 2017. The second phase began on May 1, 2017, and will continue for the year 2017 to 2019.........
India hikes soil research budget by 30% to combat desertification
On the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification, the union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has mentioned that desertification can be tackled effectively through strong community participation and cooperation at all levels..........