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World sugar production to rise after three years of declineedit
The Economic Times – Online
Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) forecast for world sugar production during October 2021-September 2022 is pegged at 174.6 million tonnes, up 5.1 million tonnes (3%) from the reduced level of 2020-21. The anticipated rebound, after three years of decline, reflects expectations of output increases in India, Thailand and the EU, and will likely more than offset significant declines in Brazil and China. Global sugar consumption is set to recover for a second successive season in 2021-22, but its growth is anticipated to be slower than previous expectations. India, the world’s largest sugar consumer, and African countries are likely to drive the foreseen global rise in sugar consumption.
Enhances farmer income through maize cultivation in Kashmiredit
Rising Kashmir – Online
There are many farmers in Kashmir who are reaping success in maize cultivation and have improved their productivity over the years by using hybrid varieties. Nisar Ahmad Malik, a progressive farmer from Anantnag district, grows different varieties of maize and has always been curious about the latest technologies in agriculture. Hailing from Qamar village of the district, he grows different maize varieties like Kishan Ganga (KG 2), SMC 15 (both local varieties) on a hilly land spread over 20 kanals. “Our area is hilly and the KG 2 variety is preferred as it is wind and rain resistant,” he said. Before he started growing maize, Malik said the land located at the periphery was barren. ...
Govt. Policies
Odisha to pass new bill to strengthen agriculture, livestock marketingedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Odisha government has finally decided to strengthen agriculture and livestock marketing that had taken a backseat due to various factors through a new bill that has already been introduced in the Assembly and is expected to be cleared this winter session. The Odisha Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (promotion and facilitation) Bill aims at bringing comprehensive market reforms to the agriculture sector. Though the bill along with another on contract farming was to be passed last year itself, the State government developed cold feet due to stiff opposition to the three farm reform laws passed by the Centre that was later withdrawn.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
सूखा निकल रहा भादो, धान पर संकट, कपास उत्पादकों में खुशीedit
Jagran – Online
इस बार सावन में मानसून बेशक काफी सक्रिय रहा हो, लेकिन भादो महीना सूखा निकल रहा है। इससे धान के किसानों को परेशानी हो रही है। इससे पहले अधिक वर्षा के कारण कपास की फसल पर काफी प्रतिकूल असर पड़ा है। अधिक तापमान व हवा में नमी होने के कारण धान की फसल को काफी खतरा बना हुआ है। इसके चलते किसान दोहरे संकट में है। यदि लगातार धान में पानी लगाए तो नमी परेशान कर रही है और यदि पानी सूखे तो गर्मी। दरअसल इस बार 14 जुलाई से सावन महीना शुरू हो गया था और 13 अगस्त से भादो महीना शुरू हुआ। यही दो महीने वर्षा के लिए महत्वपूर्ण होते हैं। इस बार जींद ...
Rainfall deficiency in UP, Bihar to affect millions of farmers, reduce Kharif outputedit
Business Insider – Online
The rainfall deficiency in states such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal – which account for a third of India’s total rice production – has forced changes in sowing patterns, leading to a decline in paddy cultivation. Low rains will also impact livestock and take a heavy toll on farmers’ livelihoods. The estimated paddy production in UP and Bihar is about 15.5 million metric tons (MT). And, the estimated damage is almost 20% of production, Anand Chandra, executive director & co-founder, Arya.ag, an agricultural warehousing services and online marketplace, told Business Insider India. “We are looking at a net impact or loss of close to 3 million MT in the production of paddy ...