Fertilizer sales increased by 3.6% in April-May due to good rainfall in growing areas Fertilizer sales in India increased by 3.6% to 50.7 lakh tonnes (lt) in April-May of this fiscal year, owing to increased offtake due to good rainfall in growing areas. Because fertilizer use during the...
Budget 2024 – government to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds The Union Budget, presented on Tuesday, mentioned the government’s intention to drive self-sufficiency in pulses production. “To achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds, we will...
The US Marine Mammal Protection Act puts Indian seafood exports at risk India is implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act 2026 to address the US ban on wild-caught shrimps without using turtle excluder devices (TEDs) in fishing boats. However, fishers fear this will further challenge...
FM Nirmala Sitaraman allocates ₹2.66 lakh crore for rural infrastructure in budget 2024 The Centre has announced a slew of initiatives for rural areas, just a day after claiming that an increase in demand for MGNREGA workers does not always indicate rural distress. The ₹2.66 lakh crore...
Britishers settled Nilgiris and introduced the fruit, which has numerous health benefits The Britishers settled in the Nilgiris and introduced the fruit, which is known for its numerous health benefits. Despite its suitability for the Nilgiris climate, fruit cultivation was fraught with...
