Agriculture Today Group’s Post

Earlier last week, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India hosted a pivotal roundtable discussion on the intentional integration of nutrition into climate-resilient agriculture (CRA). It was an honor to represent WRI India in this insightful consultation. The challenges in this field are immense, yet the opportunities to shift towards #resilience and #sustainability are equally significant. CRA emphasizes the integration of adaptation, mitigation, and best practices to increase a system’s ability to resist damage and recover swiftly from climate-related disturbances. At its core, CRA is about fostering sustainable solutions through the judicious management of natural resources—land, water, soil, and genetic resources—to create agricultural systems that can truly "bounce back." At WRI India we are committed to strengthening the intersection of nutrition and climate resilience in agriculture, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future for India. Looking forward to continued collaboration and innovative solutions in this vital area! 💡🌏 #ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture #CollaborationForImpact

Climate change affects our agri-food systems, which in turn, influence food security and nutrition. We are at a critical juncture where it is essential to make our agricultural ecosystems more climate resilient. Last week, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India hosted a roundtable discussion on intentional integration of nutrition into climate-resilient agriculture. The discussion was led by Shri Franklin L. Khobung, Joint Secretary (RFS), DA&FW. We were glad to participate and look forward to working on solutions that strengthen nutrition and climate resilient agriculture in India. #ClimateResilientAgriculture #ClimateNutrition #Foodsecurity #Nutritionsecurity

Observed annually on 26th November, National Milk Day commemorates the birth anniversary of "Milkman of India" Dr. Verghese Kurien, celebrated as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India. Born on 26th November 1921, in Kozhikode, Kerala, Dr. Kurien was instrumental in transforming India from a milk-deficient nation to the world's largest producer of milk. This day underscores the transformative impact of India’s dairy sector, a key contributor to nutritional security, rural empowerment, and economic growth. Globally, India is 1st in Milk production with 230.58 million ton per annum and it is 25% of world production of milk followed by USA. In September 2024, Govt. of India launched the White Revolution 2.0 along with ‘Margdarshika’ for the formation and strengthening of 2 lakh new MPACS, Dairy and Fishery Cooperatives, and SoP on 'Cooperation among Cooperatives.' The objective of White Revolution 2.0 is to milk procurement of dairy cooperatives by 50% (from the present 660 lakh litres per day to 1,000 lakh litres) over the next five years by providing market access to dairy farmers in uncovered areas and increasing the share of dairy cooperatives in the organised sector. It would also provide support for National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) 2.0, a new central sector scheme under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MFAHD), Govt. of India to assist 1,000 Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies (MPACSs) at the rate of Rs 40,000 per MPACS. White Revolution 2.0 will strengthen women's self-reliance and empowerment as well as the fight against malnutrition. #Productivity4Bharat #NationalMilkDay #WhiteRevolution #VergheseKurien #DairySectorIndia #RuralEmpowerment #NutritionalSecurity #WomenEmpowerment #MilkProductionLeader #EconomicGrowthIndia National Productivity Council (NPC) India Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Piyush Goyal Sanjiv Singh Asian Productivity Organization

Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Operation Flood, also known as the White Revolution, which transformed India into the world's largest milk producer. Launched in 1970 under the visionary leadership of Dr. Verghese Kurien, this initiative empowered farmers, eliminated middlemen, and created a national milk grid connecting over 700 towns and cities. Thanks to organizations like AMUL, dairy farming became a sustainable livelihood for millions, enhancing rural economies and ensuring fair prices for consumers. Discover how this revolution reshaped India's dairy industry and uplifted countless lives. Like and subscribe to Wise IAS Academy for more inspiring stories! Jai Hind! #WhiteRevolution, #DairySuccess, #WiseIASAcademy, #Vetlife, #Veterinaryscience

"Regenerative Agriculture for Improving Soil Health, Enhancing Carbon Sequestration, and Building Climate Resilience", an international conference to be hosted by Solidaridad and ICAR–Indian Institute of Soil Science on 6 December 2024 in Bhopal, will feature discussions between scientists, researchers, farmers' groups, industry representatives and government departments on key aspects of regenerative agriculture, including soil health, carbon sequestration, and food security. 🌱 🌿 🗣️ At the event, Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhayay, Managing Director, Solidaridad Asia, will be speaking on Solidaridad's global approach towards promoting regenerative agriculture for balanced ecosystem and building sustainable supply chains. 🌾 💡 👉 Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/g7evgJE5 Solidaridad Asia | ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research | Shatadru Chattopadhayay | Dr.Suresh Motwani #EventAnnouncement #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #CarbonSequestration #SustainableSupplyChains #MeetTheSpeakers

🌾 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

GM Mustard and Natural Farming- Story So Far and the Way Ahead There were two important developments in the biotech/science field. One, The SC gave a split verdict on the GM mustard issue. Two, the government announced a proposal to help farmers move towards Natural Farming. Shambhavi Naik and Suman Joshi discuss the policy aspects of both these and attempt to lay down the path forward for food security in India. Listen here: https://shorturl.at/7DZKb

🚜 Unlocking Prosperity from Potato in Uttar Pradesh! 🥔 We at Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED), in partnership with Transform Rural India, are thrilled to announce our upcoming roundtable discussion, "Prosperity from Potato in Uttar Pradesh." This exciting convening will delve into the challenges and opportunities within the potato value chain, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and strengthening market linkages for marginal farmers in the region. 🌱 Join us as we work together to pave the way for a more resilient and prosperous future for Uttar Pradesh's potato farmers. Stay tuned for more updates and insights! #Agriculture #ValueChain #Sustainability #FarmersFirst #UPPotatoProsperity #RuralDevelopment #AgriInnovation #TransformingAgriculture #FarmerEmpowerment #AgriValueChains #SustainableFarming #InclusiveGrowth #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #PotatoFarming #AgriculturalEconomics #RuralProsperity #MarketLinkages #FarmToMarket Transform Rural India Heifer Grameen Foundation India The Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF) Syngenta India Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture FICCI Development Intelligence Unit Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH ThePrint ThePrint Hindi International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Government of Uttar Pradesh Indian Potato

𝗔𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 ‘𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮.𝟬’ 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 Shri Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister launches the second wave of white revolution to boost the #dairyindustry. This program builds on the success of Operation Flood, which began in 1970 and improved the dairy sector by creating cooperative societies. Operation Flood helped make India one of the top #milk producers globally. 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 The program has four major objectives: to increase the #production of milk in India by 50% in the next 5 years, to empower #female #farmers, to enhance the dairy #infrastructure, and to strengthen dairy #exports. The White Revolution 2.0 is one of three key initiatives launched in the first 100 days of the Modi government’s third term. The plan also aims to establish and strengthen 100,000 new and existing #cooperative societies, including multi-purpose district cooperative societies and Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) which will be connected to milk routes with the necessary infrastructure. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗗𝗗𝗕 The National Dairy Development Board will fund the project initially by offering Rs 40,000 per M-PACS to 1,000 such societies. 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 Amit Shah also introduced RuPay Kisan Credit Cards for dairy farmers and set up micro-ATMs at dairy cooperative societies. In addition, he released standard operating procedures for the computerization of 67,930 PACS. The goal of this initiative is to boost milk production nationwide, create more #jobopportunities, empower women, and promote self-reliance, while also helping to combat #malnutrition. #newsupdate

A meeting was held between Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Mr. Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, on 14th November 2024. The meeting served as a key platform to deepen India-Australia ties and explore new avenues for collaboration in agriculture and allied sectors. In the meeting India's focus on ensuring food security, boosting farmers' incomes and enhancing nutritional security was highlighted and initiatives like crop diversification, export promotion, self-sufficiency in oilseeds and pulses and strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) were emphasized. Both sides agreed on advancing cooperation in agri-tech, horticulture, digital agriculture and agricultural machinery. #agrigoi #agriculture #horticulture #FPOs #DigitalAgriculture #AgriMachinery #FarmMechanization #India #Australia #cropdiversification #foodsecurity Narendra Modi Shivraj Singh Chouhan MyGov India Prasar Bharati