10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.hindustantimes.com
The impact of climate change on India’s agriculture is more evident than ever before, but millions of small and marginal farmers do not have adequate safeguards, said a study released on Friday.
Millions of farmers don’t have safeguards against climate change impact - india - Hindustan Times
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10/17/2020 SOURCE: m.timesofindia.com
Nagpur: Extended rains are expected to bring another tough year for the region’s cotton growers.
Extended rains spell trouble for Vid cotton, soya growers | Nagpur News - Times of India
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Topics: Soybeans, Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population,
Agriculture dept urges soyabean farmers to reuse produce as seeds for next season
The Agriculture department has recommended that farmers identify the best of their crop and re-use them as seeds for three continuous years, before buying new ones. Prior to sowing, the seeds should be treated to avoid germination failure.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Urban Farming, World Population,
The Revolutionary Uberization of Agriculture one step at a time
Uberization is a word derived from the functionality of Uber, the popular commute option in our fast-paced world. This word has various applications and con
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Topics: Wheat, Rice, Economics, Ag India, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
Agri-reforms: LEAD farmers, don’t mislead them
State governments must use the agri-reforms to create a roadmap for agricultural transformation that takes them beyond the short term Rice-Wheat-led gains
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10/01/2020 SOURCE: www.counterpunch.org
Cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been officially approved in India and has been cultivated (illegally then legally) in the country for more than 20 years. Although GM mustard has been approved for commercial cultivation by India’s apex regulatory body for GM crops (the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, GEAC), a public More
Bt Cotton in India is a GMO Template for a ‘Monumental Irreversible Catastrophe’ - CounterPunch.org
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Topics: Rice, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, World Population,
Olam urges international brands to adopt new rice eco-label to allow consumers to support farmers
Olam International is calling for retailers and food brands to back the new "Sustainable Rice Platform-Verified" Assurance Scheme and consumer pack label[1], which will allow consumers to choose products that directly support efforts to increase farmer incomes and reduce the environmental impact of...
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09/26/2020 SOURCE: www.thehindubusinessline.com
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09/24/2020 SOURCE: thefinancialexpress.com.bd
Power generation has got significant boost in Bangladesh thanks to the bold initiative of the current government. It increased from less than 5,000 megawatts (MW) in 2010 to more than four times to 23,000MW in 2019. The 2016 Power Sector Master Plan (PSMP) projects a generation capacity of 60,000MW by 2041. Renewable energy, unfortunately, has only 3 per cent share in the current grid mix due to fossil fuel-based development. It is widely considered that Bangladesh has limited potential for renewable energy sources. The 2016 PSMP identified land shortage as a major constraint for harvesting solar energy and meteorological conditions as a constraint for reaping wind energy. The assessed potential for solar energy is 2,690MW and that of wind energy 637MW. With the addition of little biomass and hydropower, the total renewable energy potential is 3,666MW, which is only 6 per cent of the 2041electricity need, if the full potential is utilised. The stated scenario is very depressing, when more than 60 per cent of the global power generation capacity (since 2014) is from the renewable sources. As one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate change phenomena, Bangladesh must strongly focus on renewable energy sources to rise up to the need of climate change action. Recent developments in the solar power technology show great hope for meeting almost 100 per cent power demand of the country from this source. Floating solar panel on water bodies has seen a rapid growth since 2016 in different countries because of its advantages like higher efficiency and land saving. The floating solar system produces more electricity than the fixed land-based system. This is because of lower module temperature in the vicinity of water and the opportunity of turning the panels towards the sun as the day passes. Projects in different countries produce up to 1.5MW per hectare depending on the type of solar cell. However, for the assessments in this article 1.0MW per hectare is considered. Bangladesh has an estimated 150,000 hectares o...
Solar power can meet full electricity needs in Bangladesh!
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Topics: Soil Health, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Research, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
World Food Prize Laureate hails DSR as solution to Punjab’s water crisis
Amid labour shortage due to Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, more and more farmers in Punjab adopted DSR sowing instead of manual sowing method, which requires water puddling.
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