Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Seventh Amendment) Order, 2023
The order provides that Kiwi fruits imported from Iran should be sourced from the approved packing house. The Production Unit Code (PUC) and Packinghouse Code(PHC) should be endorsed on Phytosanitary Certificate (PSC) issued by the Country of Origin.
Government Takes Measures to Control Rice Exports Amid Rising Demand and Price Hikes
The government has received credible field reports regarding misclassification and illegal export of non-basmati white rice, which has been prohibited since July 20, 2023. To address this issue, the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), responsible for regulating Basmati rice exports, has been instructed to implement additional safeguards.
Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Sixth Amendment) Order, 2023
The Amendment Order is now permitting the import of Fresh Fruit for Consumption of Persea americana (Avocado) from Kenya. However, such import shall comply with the additional declarations that are required to be incorporated into Phytosanitary Certificate and shall also comply with special conditions.
FAQs on Agroforestry
The FAQs explain that agroforestry is a combination of practicing agriculture and forestry together on the
same unit of land. It is a traditional practice recognizing and promoting trees and/or livestock on farms in a special arrangement pattern. It focuses on the interaction and interdependence of various elements in nature rather than on individual elements.
Ministry of Cooperation on sets up National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002
Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited will help in increasing the production of quality seeds in India through cooperatives thereby reducing the dependence on imported seeds, enhancing agriculture production and provide boost to rural economy. All cooperative societies from the level of primary to apex, are eligible to become its member.
Infrastructure in Farm Sector
Under the umbrella of AIF, all loans extended by lending institutions carry a 3% per annum interest subvention, applicable up to a limit of ₹2 crore. Additionally, eligible borrowers can avail credit guarantee coverage through the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme for loans up to ₹2 crore.
Farmer Welfare Schemes
The government’s commitment to bolstering agriculture and the livelihoods of farmers is evidenced by the comprehensive spectrum of central sector and centrally sponsored schemes it has rolled out. Despite the wide-ranging benefits, the government clarifies that there are no immediate plans to introduce a separate policy for smaller farmers.
National Programme for Dairy Development
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) had launched the “National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)” scheme in February 2014. The scheme has undergone a comprehensive restructure and realignment in July 2021 to drive its implementation from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import
into India) (Fifth Amendment) Order, 2023
The Amendment Order has inserted several a new categories of plant material that can be imported from Bhutan with additional declarations and special conditions.
Government of India requires Aadhaar for Digital Crop Survey Project
The initiative aims to simplify the process of delivering government benefits and services directly to beneficiaries, eliminating the need for multiple identity documents.
