Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
RCEP talks: Commerce Ministry to take views from dairy-consuming industryedit
The Union Commerce Ministry is set to meet members of the dairy consuming-industry to seek their views on whether or not to allow dairy as part of negotiations under Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). This is part of the stakeholders’ consultation process on dairy sector.
Corn plants need elemental sulfuredit
Sulfur has become an important crop nutrient applied to corn fields. Recent research has shown a benefit from applying sulfur in fields that need organic matter. It’s also of benefit in increased-residue situations where mineralization and release of sulfate sulfur from organic matter are limited.
Dairy Farming
RCEP talks: Commerce Ministry to take views from dairy-consuming industryedit
The Union Commerce Ministry is set to meet members of the dairy consuming-industry to seek their views on whether or not to allow dairy as part of negotiations under Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). This is part of the stakeholders’ consultation process on dairy sector.
Stubble Burning
Farmers to lose govt benefits if caught burning crop stubbleedit
The district administration of Gautam Budh Nagar is spreading awareness among farmers to ensure that no crop residue is burnt during the winter season in order to keep pollution levels low this year. Officials are making farmers aware about the rule that burning of crop residue will incur a fine ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹15,000. Farmers who are caught flouting the guidelines of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) will not be able to take advantage of government schemes and avail of its benefits, officials warned.
Teams formed to keep check on stubble burning: DCedit
Deputy Commissioner Shivdular Singh Dhillon has said teams have been constituted to issue challans to farmers who burn crop residue after paddy harvesting. A meeting was held with officials of different departments regarding implementation of ban on stubble burning.
Punjab agri dept launches awareness campaign against stubble burningedit
In order to make the people aware of hazardous impact of stubble burning on the enviornment and human health, the Agriculture and farmer’s welfare department has initiated a drive to install the anti-stubble burning hoardings on the sides of Punjab roadways buses for carrying the message to every nook and corner of the district.