Popularity of organic food is increasing day by day : APEDA
New Delhi : Organic food is becoming popular in the country during the last few years. According to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), production of certified organic food products for the last three years is as under: 2008-09 (Million Tonnes) … read more
Maize Dehusker- Cum- Sheller Reduces Drudgery in Farm Women
ICAR, New Delhi : Dehusking and shelling are important post-harvest activities in maize crop, predominantly done by women. These activities involve a lot of drudgery as these are done manually. Though hand operated maize sheller has somewhat eased the pressure … read more
Women in Kerala Exploring New Avenues in Coconut Plucking
ICAR, New Delhi : Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode has recently initiated a step towards empowering women through training in coconut plucking. Now, coconut plucking will no longer be considered a male bastion. Their female counterpart will give … read more
National Crop Forecast Centre inaugurated: Centre to start Crop Forecast from Kharif 2012-13
New Delhi: Shri Sharad Pawar, Minister of Agriculture and Food Processing Industries inaugurated National Crop Forecast Centre (NCFC) here today. Minister of State for Agriculture, Shri Harish Rawat and senior officers from the Ministry were also present on the occasion. … read more
Creation of Cost-Effective Fertilizer Production Facilities Abroad
New Delhi : As per the information available with the Department of Fertilizers, IFFCO is pursuing the strategy of promoting production facilities abroad. In this connection, IFFCO has signed an agreement with JPMC for setting up of a Joint Venture Project … read more
Women in Kerala Exploring New Avenues in Coconut Plucking
ICAR, New Delhi : Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode has recently initiated a step towards empowering women through training in coconut plucking. Now, coconut plucking will no longer be considered a male bastion. Their female counterpart will give … read more
Cotton exports be revoked and exports be permitted
New Delhi : The Informal Group of Ministers met under the chairmanship of Shri Pranab Mukherji today to reviewe the cotton export situation. The meeting was attended by Agriculture Minister, Shri Sharad Pawar, Commerce and Textile Minister, Shri Anand Sharma and … read more
Packaged food industry to touch $30 billion by 2015: ASSOCHAM
ASSOCHAM | New Delhi : Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 15 to 20% annually, Indian packaged food industry is likely to touch $30 billion by 2015 from the current level of $15 billion including snacks food, … read more
Farm Schemes Emphasize on Availability of Quality Seed, Other Inputs
New Delhi : With a view to increase the production, productivity and income of the farming sector, Government is implementing through State Governments the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Food Security Mission (NFSM), National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Integrated Scheme of … read more
Upscaling of the central sector scheme of Infrastructure Development for food processing
March 25, 2012 | New Delhi : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries for further upscaling the scheme of cold chain, value addition and preservation infrastructure for food processing … read more
Vidya Balan appointed Brand Ambassador for promoting Sanitation in India
New Delhi : Noted Bollywood actor Vidya Balan was roped in by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation as brand ambassador to spread awareness about sanitation and cleanliness in the country. Talking to the … read more
Road to Prosperity through Innovative Spacing Technique in Sugarcane.
Jan 7, 2012 | ICAR, New Delhi : Sri Narayan Singh Patel ‘Bharat’ is an enthusiastic and creative young farmer from village Karakbel, District Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh. He owns 10 ha of land with sugarcane as a prime crop. Sri … read more
The Taste of Rural India : SURALI VADI / KHANDVI
Introduction: Surali Vadi is nothing but Maharashtrian version of Khandvi. Its great snacks that can be prepared quickly and is good appetizer for parties or pot lucks. So try out this wonderful recipe! Stats: Preparation time : 20 mins; Cooking time … read more
Sushil Kumar is now a Lakhpati Farmer, Thanks to Vegetables Pea.
Dec 15, 2011 | New Delhi : Mr. Sushil Kumar Bind is a marginal farmer in village Bahuti, block Marihaan District Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. He has about one hectare land for cultivation. Earlier, he was a worried farmer and was … read more
The Taste of Rural India : PURAN POLI (Holige / Obbattu, Bobatlu)
Introduction: Scrumptious, mouthwatering and irresistibly delicious Maharashtrian Festive sweet. It just melts in your mouth! Stats: Preparation time : 10 mts; Cooking time : 1 hour; Serves : 2 people Ingredients For Puran 1 cup split Chana Dal 1 cup … read more
