National Fish Farmers Day Meet – 2023
During the event, beneficiaries from various states and Union Territories had the opportunity to share their field-level experiences and interact with the Union Minister. They highlighted their issues and expressed their appreciation for the remarkable contributions made by the PMMSY scheme and the introduction of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in the lives of fishermen and fish farmers.
Multi-Source Edible Oils Grading and Marking Rules, 2023
The government has mandated the use of a Grade Designation Mark, referred to as the “AGMARK Insignia,” for all packaged Multi-Source Edible Oils. The Agricultural Marketing Adviser or authorized officers are responsible for approving the manner in which the Grade Designation Mark is affixed to or printed on each package.
Government revises Crop Residue Management Guidelines
As per the revised guidelines, techno-commercial pilot projects for Paddy Straw Supply Chain will be established under the bilateral agreement between the Beneficiary/Aggregator (Farmers, rural entrepreneurs, Cooperative Societies of Farmers, Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Panchayats) and Industries utilizing the paddy straw.
Government Revises Crop Residue Management Guidelines to Efficiently Manage Paddy Straw
Under the revised guidelines, techno-commercial pilot projects for the Paddy Straw Supply Chain will be established through bilateral agreements between beneficiaries/aggregators, such as farmers, rural entrepreneurs, cooperative societies of farmers, farmers’ producer organizations (FPOs), and panchayats, and industries that utilize paddy straw.
CCEA Approves Special Package of Schemes for Farmers
One of the key components of the package is the continuation of the urea subsidy scheme, which ensures the availability of urea to farmers at a fixed price of Rs 266.70 per 45 kg bag, excluding taxes and neem coating charges.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches “Report Fish Disease” App
The farmers using this app will be able to connect directly to district fisheries officers and scientists. The Farmers and stakeholders can make self-reporting of diseases of finfish, shrimps and molluscs on their farms through this app for which scientific technical assistance will be provided through the same App by scientists/ Experts to the farmers.
Draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023
The Green Credit Programme will serve as a national-level initiative and facilitate the trading of Green Credits, which act as incentives for adopting sustainable practices. These credits will be generated through a wide range of sectors and entities, including individuals, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, forestry enterprises, sustainable agriculture enterprises, urban and rural local bodies, private sector industries, and organizations.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches NANDI Portal
With this portal, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) will facilitate the regulatory approval process with transparency to assess and examine veterinary product proposals will be more streamlined through seamless integration with the SUGAM portal of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare signs MOU with Pixxel Space India Pvt. Limited
The project will enable the Government to develop use cases with hyperspectral data provided by PIXXEL. MNCFC on behalf of the DA&FW will associate with Pixel team for developing and implementing the suitable methodologies.
Ministry of Textiles extends Requirement of Jute Packaging for Specified Commodities
The present order stipulates that the requirements for the use of jute packaging material will be in force till 30th September, 2023.
