Fifteen Scheduled Caste families in Kodungallur, Kerala, have enjoyed a successful mussel harvest with help from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Thanks to this support, two self-help groups were able to harvest 1.7 tons of mussels. The project began in December...
India needs to increase its cashew production to overcome export restrictions imposed by key African producers, said Gunjan Jain, President of the Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFC-I). “We are no longer the top exporter of cashew nuts. However, we are still the leading processor...
Highlights The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations between India and Pakistan, with the World Bank facilitating the talks and also becoming a signatory to the agreement. Under the treaty, the Western Rivers — Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — were allocated...
The Nut and Dried Fruit Council of India (NDFC-I) has launched a major initiative to boost domestic production of nuts and dried fruits by importing high-yield walnut and cashew seedlings from other countries. The move aims to reduce India’s dependence on imports and establish long...
Center Launches National Campaign to Educate Farmers… With the upcoming Kharif sowing season, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a nationwide 15-day campaign starting May 29 to raise awareness among farmers about modern agricultural technologies and new seed...
