The Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Amendment Order, 2022.
In cases where the samples were drawn from the dealers out of original sound bags (without any mark of tempering) and are found non-standard, then in such circumstances both dealer and manufacturer shall be made party for filling the case in the concerned court under the Act and proceedings under clause 31 of this Order.
Department of Fertilizers invites comments/suggestions on the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022.
No dealer, manufacturer importer or fertiliser marketing entity shall sell or offer for sale any fertiliser at a price exceeding the maximum price.
Documents to be submitted to avail benefits of Netaji Subhas ICAR International Fellowship
It is clarified that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the beneficiary, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such beneficiaries subject to production prescribed documents.
Agriculture Ministry to provide grant up to Rs. 10 lakhs to agricultural institutes for purchase of drones.
The Farmers Producers Organizations (FPOs) would be eligible to receive grant up to 75% of the cost of agriculture drone for its demonstrations on the farmers’ fields.
The Insecticides ( Fourth Amendment) Draft Rules, 2021.
Through this amendment the Ministry has granted time upto 31st December 2022 for the applicant to comply with the prescribed qualification for obtaining license to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute insecticides.
Ministry of Agriculture releases SOP for use of drone in pesticide application for crop protection and for spraying soil and crop nutrients.
The SOP for drone regulation for pesticide application covers important aspects like statutory provisions, flying permissions, area distance restrictions, weight classification, overcrowded areas restriction, drone registration, safety insurance, piloting certification, operation plan, air flight zones, weather conditions, SOPs for pre, post and during operation, emergency handling plan.
The Prohibition of Streptomycin + Tetracycline in agriculture (Draft) Order, 2021.
As per the order, no person shall import, manufacture or formulate Streptomycin + Tetracycline for use in agriculture in India with effect from the 1st February, 2022 and no new certificate of registration to manufacture, import or formulate of Streptomycin + Tetracycline for use in Agriculture shall be issued with effect from the 1st February, 2022.
Simplified guidelines for PM KUSUM Scheme
The farmers are free to opt or nor for the incentives given for low consumption of electricity under the scheme.
The Ministry of Agriculture has taken various initiatives/steps to enable digitalization of agricultural sector .
The government of India has launched National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Scheme with the objective of creating online transparent competitive bidding system to facilitate farmers with remunerative prices for their produce.
Goa Promotion of Organic Farming Scheme
The Government of Goa has issued the Scheme called “Promotion of Organic Farming” to promote organic farming for healthy food, ecology and pollution free environment, while maintaining the soil and environment, with the process to reduce the dependence on harmful agro chemical and to supplement them with viable alternatives.
