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ICAR to focus more on horticulture research to achieve higher growth: DG

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Director General Himanshu Pathak on Monday said the organisation will focus more on research in livestock, fisheries and horticulture to boost growth in these three sectors. ICAR would continue to develop climate-resilient seed varieties to ensure crop production does not get affected due to climate change, he said, adding that emphasis would also be laid on the use of digital tools in farming, as well as post-harvest management of agriculture and horticulture crops. Pathak said the research institute will invite private players to do joint research. On Sunday, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar asked ICAR's farm scientists to focus more on research in animal husbandry and fisheries to boost production and their contribution to the overall farm sector growth. The minister was speaking virtually on the 95th foundation day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). "Our research work is not limited to crops only

Centre's livestock draft Bill 2023 sets the cat among the pigeons

Animal rights activists demand its withdrawal

AIC to launch insurance products for livestock, aquaculture, sericulture

Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) will launch products for the livestock, aquaculture and sericulture sectors for which it has already obtained the licence from IRDAI, a top company official said on Wednesday. AIC already has a 50 per cent market share in the crop insurance market under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bimal Yojana (PMFBY) scheme which is run by the Centre and state governments. "We have got the license for introducing insurance products for the livestock, aquaculture and sericulture sectors from the regulator IRDAI in last May. We will launch the products after developing them", CMD of AIC Girija Subramanian told reporters on the sidelines of an ASSOCHAM event here. Formed in 2000, AIC has a capital base of Rs 200 crore, contributed jointly by GIC Re at 35 per cent, Nabard at 35 per cent and the balance by the four public general insurers, National Insurance, United India Insurance, New India Assurance and Oriental Insurance. To a query, she said there is no immedi

Livestock, fishing see highest decadal gross value of output growth

"During 2011-12 to 2020-21, there has been a steady growth in the real output of 'fruits and vegetables'

J&K announces Rs 129 cr to reduce fodder deficit, boost livestock sector

Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced a Rs 129.05 crore initiative to reduce fodder deficit and boost livestock sector under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the union territory, a senior government official said on Friday. Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo said over the years, livestock husbandry has emerged as a crucial growth engine for sustainable and equitable development, which is vital for uplifting the socio-economic status of farming communities in Jammu and Kashmir. "An apex committee has devised a comprehensive plan under HADP, which amounts to Rs 129.05 crore, to mitigate the fodder shortfall in the UT by 80 per cent. The primary objective of this programme is to augment the agricultural and livestock sectors and equip farmers with vital resources such as financial assistance, improved seeds and technical guidance to amplify productivity, profitability, and overall economic progress of the area," he

FDA approval for human consumption of lab-grown meat in the US

It's already possible to purchase some types of lab-grown meat in the world. Two years ago, Singapore became the first nation to approve the sale of cultivated meat

Meghalaya CM launches 'Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme' for farmers' welfare

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state's "Progress" scheme aims to ensure that the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different livestock farming activities

Animal husbandry startups offer hi-tech solutions to livestock sector

The Startup developed a series of farms and the necessary ecosystem that ensures that the milk drawn from the cows reaches the collection centre faster and without contamination

WEF 2022: How Indian smallholder farmers could soon access carbon credits

India is the world's third largest emitter of GHG, with 74% of its carbon emissions attributable to methane from livestock and cultivation

Centre reviews implementation of animal husbandry, dairy schemes in UP

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala reviewed the implementation of animal husbandry and dairy schemes in Uttar Pradesh and asked the state government to promote Kisan Credit Card for livestock farmers

Govt eases norms for import of 1.2 million tonne GM soya cake

The government on Tuesday relaxed norms for import of 12 lakh tonne of genetically modified crushed and de-oiled soya cake, used as livestock feed.

In a first, India to import 1.2 mn tonne GM soyameal after govt clears air

In a first, India is all set to import 1.2 mn tonne of genetically modified soyameal, used as livestock feed, after the environment ministry and DGFT cleared the air on the GM issue, an official said

Exports of livestock products increase to Rs 7,543 cr during Apr-June

The country's exports of livestock products have increased to Rs 7,543 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal, as against Rs 3,668 crore in the same period last year, the commerce ministry said

Surge in soybean prices rattles trade and poultry industry alike

SOPA says surge driven by excessive speculative activity in exchanges

Cloning overcomes prejudices

The development and popularisation of this technology can be a boon for the Indian livestock sector, which relies heavily on buffalo milk

Chhattisgarh CM to launch 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' to boost rural economy

In an interaction with Business Standard, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel says the scheme will generate additional income and increase employment opportunities

Buffalo meat exports hit hard as livestock auction gets stuck in lockdown

Firms seek clarity on livestock markets in states, they see momentum by end of june

Panic movement of migrant labour must not be encouraged: Ramesh Chand

Food prices in real terms will rise significantly this year helping growers, says NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand

A lost opportunity?

Commercial pig farming can be lucrative as the cost of rearing them is low and the herd size can be expanded rapidly

Coronavirus scare: India orders checking of Chinese agri, livestock imports

Plant quarantine officials want to ensure the virus doesn't affect crops