Empowering Excellence
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management
Land reforms in India
Reforming Agricultural Policies To Improve Farmer’s Income And Sustainability In India Source: Indian Express GS III: Agriculture, MSP, Agricultural marketing, Farm subsidies, Cropping Patters, Irrigation, Climate Change and Effects of…
Balancing Ethanol Production With Food And Water Security Source: Indian Express GS III: Agriculture, Environment, Energy, Food Security, Biofuels Overview India’s ethanol programme is increasingly relying on maize alongside rice…
India’s First Soil Carbon Payments To Farmers Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change Overview The initiative demonstrates a model in which farmers can receive financial returns for…
Smallholder Farmers In India: Challenges And Solutions Source: The Hindu GS III: Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Development Overview Smallholder farmers are central to India’s food security and rural livelihoods,…
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture, Inclusive Growth, Social Security Overview PM-KMY is a Central Sector pension scheme that provides old-age income security to eligible…
Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture- Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems Overview PDMC promotes micro-irrigation to address water scarcity and improve the efficiency of…
Regenerative Agriculture In India Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture Overview Regenerative agriculture focuses on restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity and improving the long-term resilience of farming systems. It promotes practices…
Agriculture And Rural Development Roadmap For Viksit Bharat Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture Overview Agriculture and food processing are key pillars, with focus on higher production, lower costs, better quality,…
Precision Agriculture In India Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture – E-technology in aid of farmers Overview Precision agriculture is becoming an important approach to make Indian agriculture more productive, resource-efficient…
National Farm Mechanisation Policy Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture- Technology Missions Overview India is promoting agricultural mechanisation through financial support, shared machinery services, technology and private-sector participation. The focus is…