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Postharvest & Supply Chain Management for Food Security: Addressing Food Losses in India
No full textIndia’s agricultural sector is a marvel of diversity and scale, producing a broad array of crops, from staples like rice and wheat to a rich variety of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Despite this bounty, India faces a significant paradox: substantial food loss and wastage coexists with widespread food insecurity. Estimates suggest that approximately 30-40% of food produced in India is lost or wasted annually. This wastage not only represents a loss of economic value but also squanders critical resources such as water, land, and energy. As agriculture consumes a significant portion of India’s water resources, reducing food wastage can also contribute to better water management. Addressing this issue through improved postharvest and supply chain management is crucial for enhancing food security and promoting resource sustainability
Precision Farming - For Climate Resilience
No full textPrecision agriculture is a crop & site-specific farm management system toensure crop and the soil receive specific and exact amount of water, nutrition& pest management techniques Or in other words PA is a new advancedmethod in which farmers provide optimized inputs such as waterand fertilizer to improve quality and yield
75 lakh ha brought under PMKSY – Per Drop More Crop Micro Irrigation since 2016: Kailash Chaudhary
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Role of industry in promoting “Agri mechanisation” in India
No full textIndia is an agricultural powerhouse, with over 50% of its population dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. However,despite being one of the world’s largest producers of agricultural products, the country is still grappling with low productivityand income levels for its farmers. One of the key solutions to this problem is the widespread adoption of agriculturalmechanisation, which can increase yields, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency. In this article, we will explore the roleof the industry in promoting agri mechanisation in India
