Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Central Government has issued a notification amending the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Rules, 2024. The amendment aims to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for various aspects of coastal aquaculture. This notification was published on December 4, 2024.
Government Steps in to Support Onion Farmers with Market Intervention Scheme
The Government of India has implemented the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) to safeguard the interests of farmers cultivating perishable horticultural crops, including onions. This initiative is designed to stabilize market prices and prevent farmers from incurring losses due to price fluctuations.
PM-KISAN: Empowering India’s Farmers
The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in 2019, has emerged as a cornerstone of the Indian government’s efforts to support farmers. This direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme provides financial assistance to eligible landholding farmers, irrespective of their landholding size.
India Extends Export Deadline for Broken Rice to Senegal and Gambia
The extension, effective from November 30, 2024, will allow for exports to continue until January 31, 2025. The extension is expected to benefit Indian exporters and contribute to the country’s export earnings.
India’s Plan for Cooperative Grain Storage
The “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector” aims to construct godowns at the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level. The pilot project has successfully constructed 11 godowns in 11 states: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Tripura, and Rajasthan.
Government Promotes Bio-Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture
Biofertilizers are promoted under Paramparagat Krishi Vikash Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) schemes. Under PKVY scheme, farmers are provided financial assistance of Rs 15000/ ha for 3 years through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for on-farm and off-farm organic inputs including bio-fertilizer. Under MOVCDNER, financial assistance @ Rs 32500/ ha for 3 years is provided to farmers for off farm /on –farm organic inputs including bio-fertilizer.
Government Initiatives to Boost Milk Production in India
The Government of India has implemented several initiatives to enhance milk production and productivity of bovine animals in India. These initiatives are aimed at improving the genetic makeup of indigenous breeds, providing quality breeding services, and ensuring better healthcare for livestock.
National Mission on Natural Farming
Farmers will be provided with an easy simple certification system and dedicated common branding to provide access to market their natural farming produce. Real time geo-tagged & referenced monitoring of NMNF implementation shall be done through an online portal.
Prices Fixed For 580gm ‘Type-A & ‘Type-B’ Jute Bags
The maximum ex-factory price for both Type A and Type B bags has been set at Rs. 102,774 per metric tonne for bags with 10% linkage and Rs. 101,888 per metric tonne for bags without linkage.
New Requirements for Importing Coffee Beans Into India
All imported coffee beans must now undergo fumigation with either Methyl Bromide or Phosphine to eliminate any potential Coffee Berry Borers. The fumigation treatment details must be endorsed on the Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the exporting or re-exporting country.
