Current Affairs - Agriculture

The Rajasthan government is providing free seeds of millets and coarse grains to farmers, including maize, pearl millet, mustard, moong, sorghum, and moth seeds, aiming to boost millet production in the state.

Arya. ag collaborated with Shivalik Small Finance Bank to provide over ₹200 crore in warehouse receipt financing, focusing on empowering farmers, agro-processors, and micro-enterprises traditionally underserved by formal banking channels.

The "National Speed Breeding Crop Facility" was inaugurated at NABI (National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute), Mohali, by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. This initiative aims to accelerate crop improvement programs and develop advanced varieties resilient to climate change, aligning with agricultural innovation and PM Modi's vision.

The Cabinet has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute (TDN-3 equivalent to earlier TD-5 grade) at Rs.5,335/- per quintal for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This MSP ensures a return of 64.8 per cent over the all-India weighted average cost of production, as recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

The inauguration of the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center took place in New Delhi, signifying the government's endeavour to equip farmers with real-time data and overcome agricultural challenges, as highlighted.