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Centre has allowed five private firms to undertake cluster farming of specific horticulture crops in about 50,000 hectares on a pilot basis entailing an investment of Rs 750 crore, . In addition to private companies, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), farmer producer companies (FPCs), federations, cooperatives, societies, partnership firms, proprietorship firms, state agriculture and marketing boards and other public sector entities are eligible for becoming implementing agencies.

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Govt allows 5 pvt firms for cluster farming in 50,000 hectares with Rs 750cr investment

The Centre will give financial assistance up to Rs 100 crore depending on the size of the project under the recently launched central scheme Cluster Development Programme (CDP), which is implemented by the National Horticulture Board with an outlay of Rs 2,200 crore.
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FPC means farmer producer company . can be formed by any 10 or more primary producers or by two or more producer institutions, or by a contribution of both. An FPC is a hybrid between cooperative societies and private limited companies . The main aim of FPC is to ensure better income for the producers through an organization of their own. Small producers do not have the volume individually (both inputs and produce) to get the benefit of economies of scale. Besides, in agricultural marketing, there is a long chain of intermediaries who very often work non-transparently leading to the situation where the producer receives only a small part of the value that the ultimate consumer pays. Through aggregation, the primary producers can avail the benefit of economies of scale. They will also have better bargaining power vis-à-vis the bulk buyers of produce and bulk suppliers of inputs. So far, there are 9600+ FPOs registered of which 8600 + are working actively in agriculture and allied activities
 
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Union Cabinet approved a programme worth Rs 1 lakh crore aimed at establishing the largest grain storage capacity in the cooperative sector worldwide . aims to curb crop damages, prevent distress sales by farmers, and bolster the country's food security.

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Rs 1 Lakh Crore Programme For World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan In Cooperative Sector: Cabinet

Union Minister highlighted that while the country's food grain production stands at around 3,100 lakh tonnes, the existing storage capacity only accounts for 47 per cent of the total output.
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During a media briefing, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur declared that the Cabinet has granted its approval for the "world's largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector."
It shouldn't be a drain on our exchequr.
 
Kerala based startup, Farmers Fresh Zone (FarmersFZ), has been selected for the United Nations' 'Accelerator Programme,' organised by the UN . FarmersFZ bridges the gap between rural farmers and urban consumers by providing healthy, premium-quality, and pesticide-free vegetables from the fields to the table within 24 hours of harvest. It connects more than three lakh consumers and 2,000 farmers in Kerala. Besides ensuring a fair price for farmers’ produce, the Kochi startup has also reportedly developed a tech-based algorithm for yield prediction and profit calculation, depending on the data collected from them.

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This Kerala-Based Startup Is Among The World's Only 12 Chosen For The UN's Accelerator Programme

A Kerala-based startup, Farmers Fresh Zone (FarmersFZ), has made the nation proud by being selected for the United Nations' 'Accelerator Programme' organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN. FarmersFZ bridges the gap between rural farmers and urban consumers by providing...
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Nutrient-loaded mushrooms introduced into the midday meals in western Assam’s Kokrajhar district, as soups, biscuits, fortified noodles, or mixed with regular food in powdered form, appear to have had a positive nutritional effect on children in schools.

Data provided by the district authorities revealed that the number of underweight (up to 6 years), wasted, and anaemic children in Kokrajhar district reduced by 56%, 55%, and 76% from 2021 to 2023.

maternal mortality rate also decreased in the district by 72.37% to stand at 89.79 per lakh live births, less than half of Assam’s average of 205. Similarly, the infant mortality rate decreased by 30.56% to 15.97 per 1,000 live births (the State’s average is 36).

More than 21,500 mushroom cultivators, including members of 503 self-help groups, are women.

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Assam’s Kokrajhar district feasts on mushroom, for health and wealth - Bharat Times

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If demand of mushroom can be popular , it could greatly impact nutritional outcomes and employment scenario .
 
In a remarkable achievement, the scientists at the Mangalore Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have successfully cultivated Indian Pompano (Trachinotus mookalee) in cage culture for the first time in the state.

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First-Ever Successful Cultivation of Indian Pompano in Karnataka Marks a Milestone for Coastal Communities - Mangalorean.com

First-Ever Successful Cultivation of Indian Pompano in Karnataka Marks a Milestone for Coastal Communities Udupi: In a remarkable achievement that heralds
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Walmart helps link 8 lakh producers to markets; farm groups sceptical

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Walmart helps link 8 lakh producers to markets; farm groups sceptical

TechnoServe, a non-profit organisation that operates in 30 countries, began its association with coffee farmers in the Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh about six years ago. Their intervention helped farmers create and manage Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Through eight such FPOs, the...
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Talks abt retail giant like walmart , flipkart working with farmers through FPOs . There by bigger market , better practices and price discovery . Though some unions are not so eager about the development .
 
Talks about success story of Banana cultivation under national horticulture mission . Highlight contribution of tissue culture laboratory developed by Jain Irrigation Systems Limited a indian agricultural MNC , towards achieving it

.Currently India is the largest producer of bananas in the world . In 2004-05, 5.3 lakh ha area was under banana cultivation. By 2021-22 the area had increased to 9.6 lakh ha. In this period, the production of bananas increased from 16.2 mt to 35 mt. The productivity increased from 30.6 mt per ha to 36.5 mt per ha.

But despite success in production , there is lack of export of Banana from india .

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Bananas are India's horticulture success story. Time to up the game in international markets

Better farm practices, and improved storage, ripening and transportation by reefer vans can reduce losses and enhance the quality of Indian bananas in the international market.
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govt is performing the Irradiation experiment with 150 tonnes of onion , On a pilot basis with gamma radiation from Cobalt-60 at Lasalgaon in Maharashtra. This will increase the shelf life of onions," the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Secretary said. If successful, irradiation will help in increasing the “recovery rate” of onion to around 88-90%. will increase the shelf life of the vegetable, thereby bringing down post-harvest losses . Also helps against invasive pests and insect contamination.

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What is ‘irradiation’, technology India is piloting to make onions last longer? Know benefits for consumers

The government is performing the 'Irradiation' experiment with 150 tonnes of onion.
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irradiation is confirmed to be safe in numerous tests conducted by the likes of the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
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govt is performing the Irradiation experiment with 150 tonnes of onion , On a pilot basis with gamma radiation from Cobalt-60 at Lasalgaon in Maharashtra. This will increase the shelf life of onions," the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Secretary said. If successful, irradiation will help in increasing the “recovery rate” of onion to around 88-90%. will increase the shelf life of the vegetable, thereby bringing down post-harvest losses . Also helps against invasive pests and insect contamination.

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What is ‘irradiation’, technology India is piloting to make onions last longer? Know benefits for consumers

The government is performing the 'Irradiation' experiment with 150 tonnes of onion.
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irradiation is confirmed to be safe in numerous tests conducted by the likes of the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Are we also experimenting with plutnium for irradiation?
 
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Are we also experimenting with plutnium for irradiation?
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For irradiation you need gamma radiation , because it has far more penetrative power ( alpha lowest and beta being intermediate ) . Plutonium mostly release alpha radiation which has lowest penetrative power . Thats why cobalt 60 is used here .
 
Regarding recent rise of price of tomato


" We have failed to create a milk-like ecosystem for vegetables. Milk goes bad in four hours; tomatoes can last four to five days. But there is no way to store or process tomatoes in or near our mandis. "

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Tomato price solutions aren't rocket science but India is still crying

India produces nearly 22 million tonnes of tomatoes and consumes about 20 million tonnes. With paltry exports, there should be no price shock.
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BJP and the JD(S) on Tuesday blocked the "APMC Bill" in the Karnataka Legislative Council, where the ruling Congress lacks majority. The Bill aims to bring back restrictions on agricultural trading.
Every time , when one wants to have a second opinion on congress :ROFLMAO:

 
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Talks about affordable solar dryers from Indore-based Raheja Solar Food Processing , which can dehydrate fruits and vegetables and thereby extend their shelf-life. currently working with over 30,000 farmers from across India .Unlike most other solar dryer manufacturers, Raheja buys back dehydrated fruits and vegetables from the farmers.

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These Low-Cost Solar Dryers Are Solving India's Food Wastage Crisis And Improving Income Of Farmers

Depending on the fruit or vegetable that is being processed, dehydration can take up to two days.
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