Agriculture Today Group’s Post

🌾 Today, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, let's reflect on his visionary thoughts that continue to resonate in our agricultural landscape. Dr. Ambedkar recognized the vital role of agriculture in India's development. He astutely argued that the productivity of agriculture hinges not solely on the labor and capital of individual farmers but significantly on the scale of operations. Amidst challenges like the British ryotwari system, where landlords bore burdensome rent responsibilities or faced eviction, Dr. Ambedkar emphasized the need for a paradigm shift towards cooperative farming. He advocated for the adoption of cooperative farming, foreseeing its potential to address the inefficiencies inherent in small-scale farming. Dr. Ambedkar's insights underscored the transformative impact of cooperative models in boosting agricultural output and fostering rural development. On this occasion, let's reaffirm our commitment to Dr. Ambedkar's vision by promoting sustainable agricultural practices and embracing cooperative farming initiatives. Together, we can empower our rural communities and cultivate a prosperous future for Indian agriculture. #BabasahebAmbedkar #Agriculture #RuralDevelopment #CooperativeFarming

Facilitating Start-up Impact in the Agriculture Sector Centre for Research on Start-Ups and Risk Financing (CREST) and YNOS Venture Engine is delighted to partner and contribute to the efforts Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India in making the extension activities and services more impactful. Agriculture is a primary sector of the economy, and on its shoulders rest the various secondary and tertiary sectors. The venerable Saint-Poet Thiruvalluvar has highlighted the importance of farming and agriculture more than thousand years ago, when economics was not even a subject in the King's Ministry. Sung he, "உழுதுண்டு வாழ்வாரே வாழ்வார்மற் றெல்லாம் தொழுதுண்டு பின்செல் பவர்" which means, "They only live who live by the plough. The rest must stoop and trail behind." Start-ups have the potential to improve agriculture and the allied sectors multi-fold. Information is critical in realizing the potential. As the gateway to India's start-up community, YNOS Venture Engine and Centre for Research on Start-Ups and Risk Financing (CREST) at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras would join hands with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India and with the support of Samuel Praveen Kumar to facilitate the transformation of the agriculture sector and the extension services through the power of start-ups and innovation. #agristartups #VISTAAR #AgriInnovation #DigitalAgriculture #agritech #agriculture Dr. Ramesh Kuruva Chaitanya Chinni Shanmugapriya Ramalingam

#CentenaryCelebration of ICAR-NISA Indian Council Of Agricultural Research and #NationalInstituteofSecondaryAgriculture, erstwhile Indian Lac Research Institute (ILRI) or Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (IINRG) on 20 September 2024 at Namkum, Ranchi #We belong to the community of #ILRI, Ranchi- an institute established on 20 Sep 1924 under leadership of Ms. Dorothy Norris,a biochemist as first director. My Grandfather Late #ShriRamPrasad had the privilege of serving the #ILRI from 1923-1960 followed by my father Late #ShriJagatPrasadSrivastava 1964-1992. We are the third generation. Lac is in our blood, its is our family, identity and we owe our grooming up, education and professionalism to ILRI. #WeILRIans had the lifetime event and dream come true with Droupadi Murmu - 15th President of Republic of India gracing the event along with dignitaries 1 Shri Santosh Gangwar, Governor, Jharkhand 2 Shri Hemant Soren, Chief Minister, Jharkhand 3 Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan,Minister, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India & Farmers Welfare & Ministry of Rural Developmen 4 Mr Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture 5 Mr Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, GoI & MP Ranchi 6 Smt Deepika Pandey Singh, Agriculture Minister, Jharkhand 7 Dr Himanshu Pathak, DG #ICAR and Secretary DARE 8 Dr Shyam Narayan Jha, DDG ICAR 9 Dr KP Singh, ADG, ICAR 10 Dr Abhijit Kar, Director, ICAR-NISA and scientists, officers, Alumni and families and 3000 plus farmers. #Jharkhand produces 55% lac of India & is the largest producer. #Tribal in Jharkhand, Odisha, West bengal and Chhattisgarh have their first right over the Lac being produce of jungles and hence source of secondary income. Lac is used in manufacture of medicine, perfumes, defence industries and many areas. Current export of lac is #400 crores annually. #NISA is undergoing modernisation to enhance production and export #1200 crores within next 3 years. #Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh government have notified Lac as agriculture produce. #AgricultureMinister has assured to notify Lac by Central Govt. #MSP of Lac has been raised by Jharkhand Government to Rs 400/kg from Rs 100/kg earlier. But the gap between MSP #400 and export price Rs #3200 is huge & hence MSP needs hike. #Climate Change & global warming has impacted Jharkhand severely and hence Lac. CROPC (Inter-Governmental Scientific Organisation) has proposed to undertake impact analysis of it and set up Climate Observatory. #Lac processing industries need to be set up in Jharkhand and be source of employment to locals. #Her Excellency, in her speech sums up the historical importance of lac, its relation to tribal & its future prospects. Narendra Modi, Prime minister Of india NITI Aayog Official Colonel Prashant Jha Wg Cdr Bala Subramaniyan, Vir Chakra Dhruba Purkayastha, PhD India Meteorological Department Ramesh Kanduri Jayaram Caritas _India Torpa Rural Development Society for Women

Dr. P. K. Thampan: The Visionary Behind India’s Pineapple Industry Dr. P. K. Thampan is recognized as the "Father of Pineapple" in India for his significant contributions to the cultivation and commercialization of the fruit. His pioneering research introduced scientific farming techniques, which greatly improved the productivity and quality of pineapples, particularly in Kerala and other tropical regions. Dr. Thampan’s work not only boosted local agriculture but also positioned India as a key player in pineapple production. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the fruit industry, helping farmers adopt sustainable practices and enhancing the economic value of pineapple cultivation in the country. #uswc #pkthampan #fatherofpineapple #pineapplecultivation #indianagriculture #fruitleader #pineapplefarming

🚀 Key #Highlights from the Indian #Union_Budget 2024-25 directly impacting #Cooperatives: 1. #National_Cooperation_Policy:   - A new policy to boost the growth of cooperatives, driving rural economic development and job creation 🌱📈 (To ensure systematic, orderly and all-round development of the cooperative sector. Fast-tracking growth of rural economy and generation of employment opportunities on a large scale will be the policy goal.) 2. #Support_for_Farmer_Producer_Organizations (#FPOs):   - Enhancing vegetable collection, storage, and marketing through FPOs, cooperatives, and startups 🍅🚜 3. #Digital_Agriculture_Initiatives:   - Three-year plan for digital infrastructure covering farmers and lands 🌐👩🌾   - Digital crop survey for Kharif crops in 400 districts 📊   - Integration of 6 crore farmers and issuance of Kisan Credit Cards in five states 💳 4. #Aquaculture_Support:   - Financial assistance for shrimp breeding centers, facilitated by NABARD 🦐💰 5. #SelfReliance_in_Oilseeds:   - Strategies for self-reliance in key oilseeds like mustard, groundnut, and soybean 🌻🌾 These initiatives underline the government's commitment to empowering the cooperative sector and ensuring sustainable growth for farmers and rural communities. 🌾🤝 #UnionBudget2024 #Cooperatives #Agriculture #DigitalAgriculture #RuralDevelopment #SelfReliance #NABARD #FPOs #KisanCreditCard #Coop National Yuva Cooperative Society,New Delhi Ministry of Cooperation #YouthForCoop

Good to see a Budget Analysis from the ignored #Cooperatives Sector from the domain expert and thought leader in this space Prakruti Upadhyay.

🌿Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh On 16th November 2024, we had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Naveen Kumar, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, and Sh. Rakesh Kumar Chandel, Director of Extension Education at CSK-HPKV, Palampur. Representing the RRA network, Sukhdev Vishwapremi (Convener, HimRRA), Mansukh (Regional Coordinator), and Disha (RTDC) engaged in a productive dialogue about advancing collaborative efforts through a proposed MoU. Key discussion points included: 🌱 Commons Agenda: Sustainable resource management for shared lands. 🦠 Pest & Disease Management: Package of Practices and capacity building for farmers. 🥣 Nutritional Value of Millets: Scientific validation and promotion. 🌾 Traditional Seeds: Conducting trials and scaling local seed production. 🍽️ Millet Promotion: Strategies to increase production and consumption. 🛠️ Mountain-Specific Farming Tools: Designing solutions for mountain farmers. Dr. Kumar expressed a keen interest in executing a non-financial MoU with the network for a period of 2-3 years. A follow-up is scheduled next week to finalize details. We’ll also share a detailed overview of HimRRA and its impactful work in sustainable farming, seed promotion, and farmer empowerment. Together, we’re building pathways for a resilient agricultural future. 🌍✨ #SustainableFarming #Millets #Commons

Independence Day Celebration with Farmers | Shikshit Kisan, Vikshit Desh 🇮🇳 Join us as Ratnakar India Ltd. educates 30 farmers on current pests and introduces new agro-products. Watch how we celebrated Independence Day by empowering those who cultivate our land. #IndependenceDay #Agriculture #FarmerEmpowerment #RatnakarIndiaLtd"

"Such initiatives are essential for Uttar Pradesh, given that it is home to the largest population in India. With a population of 250 million, Uttar Pradesh accounts for 17% of the nation's total population. Despite possessing only 11% of the country's agricultural land, the state contributes over 20% of India’s food production. However, the potential for growth remains vast... I firmly believe that, whether in agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, or the dairy sector, Uttar Pradesh has already achieved significant success in boosting production through digital agriculture and the use of technology. With further advancements, we have the capability to increase our output by three to four times..." #UPCM Yogi Adityanath #KisanKalyanUP CII AgroTech India- Krishi Bharat

Strengthening our Farming Community with #PMKisan To avail the benefits of PMKisan upcoming installments farmers need to make sure to be ready with the following steps completed. Visit now pmkisan.gov.in to know the status of your installment. #PMKisanSammanNidhi PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research MyGov India