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Agriculture Industry
Through Their Organic Farming Initiative, Mirzapur Brothers Help Over 1,500 Farmersedit
Network 18 – Online
After my husband’s death five years ago, I had to struggle to raise my two children with the meagre monthly income (Rs 2,000) I earned as a cook at a government-run primary school. It was the training and support I received from Nav Chetna Agro Centre (NCAC) three years ago that turned my life around,” said 40-year-old Radha Devi, who grows peas, chillies, tomatoes and potatoes on her half-acre organic farm.
“I grow three crops in a year. On average, I earn around Rs. 1.5 lakh annually from the farm. It’s made life easier for me and my children. At the agro centre, I do vermicompost cleaning and packaging, and also take care of ...
India’s agriculture exports cross $50 bn in FY22, the highest ever, says Commerce Ministryedit
The agricultural exports have grown by 19.92% in FY22 to touch $ 50.21 billion. The growth rate is remarkable as it is over and above the growth of 17.66%, at $41.87 billion, achieved in 2020-21. India’s agricultural products export touched a new milestone by crossing $ 50 billion for the financial year FY22. This would be the highest level ever achieved for agriculture exports.
Stubble Burning
How an IAS Officer Reduced District’s Stubble Burning by 80% in Just 1 Yearedit
Better India – Online
Even as we collectively struggle to rein in stubble burning across North India, satellite data indicates that ‘farm fire incidents’ in 2021 were the highest in Punjab and Haryana in the past five years.
When faced with such stark facts, it may seem like the efforts of so many individuals are having no impact at all. However, the story of an IAS officer from Ambala in Haryana is that perfect example of the folk wisdom that claims – even a sparrow can try to douse a forest fire.